The Marion Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for BMX Imaging Center on July 15, 2013. BMX Imaging Center says they are working in collaboration with the Marion area’s independent physicians to further their commitment to their practices, their patients and this community. BMX Imaging Center provides diagnostic imaging options at the highest […]
Pinney Completes FIC Course
Pamela Jo Pinney of Prospect, a Modern Woodmen of America representative, has attained the Fraternal Insurance Counsellor (FIC) designation. The FIC title is an educational designation that can be earned by career life insurance representatives associated with fraternal insurance societies. Representatives devote more than one year to meet the examination and career development criteria set […]
Marion Chiropractor Raising Scholarship Funds by Getting Wet
Not just any chiropractor would subject him or herself to being the target in a “Dunk-A-Doc” game. But then, Dr. Scot Gray isn’t just any chiropractor. The owner of the Ohio Neck and Back Pain Relief Center is hosting a Kids’ Fun Day at his clinic, 1448 Marion-Waldo Road, on Saturday, July 13, 2013 from […]
Free Informational Events Offered to Local Seniors
Veterans and other seniors can take advantage of two free events at Kingston Residence of Marion is hosting two events on Wednesday, June 26, 2013. “Get Hip—Don’t Slip: A Fall Prevention Program” is the topic of the Community Chat from Noon to 1:00pm. The presenter is Heather Michalak LPTA/BA HealthCare Management Program Manager for Genesis […]
Chamber Cuts Ribbon at New Marion Restaurant
The Marion Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors recently joined Joseph and Grace Lee and their staff for the opening of Lee Garden, a family owned Chinese restaurant at 1713 Marion-Mt. Gilead Road in Mallard Square. Lee Garden now has two locations with the second located in Perrysburg, Ohio. Joseph has 30 years of Chinese cooking […]
Internet Cafe Law Signed, Opponent Vow Referendum
The same day Gov. John Kasich signed legislation that would effectively eliminate Internet cafes, opponents of the bill vowed to get voters to repeal it. The bill signed Tuesday by Kasich would take effect in 90 days. But if a referendum effort succeeds in getting the issue on a statewide ballot, the law might not […]
Ohio Senate Approves Bill Effectively Making Internet Cafes Illegal
Ohio lawmakers on Wednesday delivered a fatal blow to Internet cafes. The Senate voted in favor of House Bill 7, effectively banning Internet cafes in the state. Gov. John Kasich is on board with the decision and will sign the bill once it reaches his desk, his spokesman said. Moments before lawmakers took the vote, […]
Local Companies Honored for Safety Records and Efforts
The Marion Area Safety Council held its 61st Annual Safety Awards Luncheon in cooperation with the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Division of Safety and Hygiene on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at The Ohio State University at Marion Alber Enterprise Center. State awards presented included 100% Awards to companies that worked the entire year without a […]
Downtown Marion Market Season Starts Friday
UPDATE – Strong storms forecast for Friday evening has forced the cancellation of the opening of the Market. Click here for details. What do radishes, lettuce, pies, donuts, honey, homemade noodles, fry pies, vegetable bedding plants, flowers, lawn furniture, and statuary have in common? All of those items and more are expected to be a […]
Ruth Honored for Sales Achievement
Modern Woodmen of America representative Roger L. Ruth of Marion has been named to Modern Woodmen’s President’s Cabinet. This distinction recognizes Ruth’s high achievement in life insurance sales and ranking among the organization’s top representatives nationwide. The local Modern Woodmen office is located at 137 Sargent Street, Suite 100, in Marion. Founded in 1883, Modern […]