At their annual meeting on Wednesday, March 13, the United Way of Marion County announced they hit their 2012 fundraising campaign goal. They also shared success stories of several programs over the past year and honored the Agency and Citizen of the Year. Pam Stone, Executive Director of the Marion United Way, said they looked […]
Save at Elder Beerman by Donating to Marion Goodwill
March 13, 2013 by
Marion Goodwill and Elder Beerman are encouraging consumers to donate and save during the semi-annual Bon-Ton Goodwill Sale, which will take place from March 13 –30, 2013. Throughout the sale, The Bon-Ton stores will be accepting donations of used clothing and soft home goods to benefit Marion Goodwill. In return, every donor will be rewarded […]
Ohio House Committee Approves Internet Cafe Legislation
March 13, 2013 by
An Ohio House committee Tuesday approved legislation that would essentially outlaw Internet cafes in Ohio. The bill’s next stop is the Ohio House floor before the measure is sent to the Senate. The bill cleared the panel by an 8-2 vote with three amendments. One would downgrade violations to a first-degree misdemeanor rather than a […]
Kasich Small Business Tax Cut Proposal may have Little Impact
February 25, 2013 by
About 80 percent of Ohio’s small-business owners potentially affected by Gov. John Kasich’s proposal to slash income taxes would save $400 or less per year, according to figures from the Ohio Department of Taxation. The amount has some calling into question the Republican governor’s expectation that the money saved by Ohio entrepreneurs would be enough […]
Seckel Achieves Management Honor at Modern Woodmen
February 12, 2013 by
Lori D. Seckel, Marion, Ohio, a Modern Woodmen of America managing partner, has earned membership in Modern Woodmen’s Managing Partner Round Table. The distinction recognizes outstanding leadership and is based on high achievements in life insurance sales. Membership in Modern Woodmen’s Managing Partner Round Table is limited to the top managers nationwide. Modern Woodmen’s local […]
Cardington Factory Fined for Water Pollution
January 30, 2013 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced Tuesday that a Consent Order was entered last Thursday in Morrow County Common Pleas Court that directs Cardington Yutaka Technologies (CYT) to alert the Village of Cardington and the Ohio EPA about significant changes to discharges from its West Main Street facility and to pay a $500,000 civil penalty […]
Seckel Earns Field Manager Designation
January 25, 2013 by
Lori D. Seckel, Marion, Ohio, a regional director for Modern Woodmen of America, has attained the Certified Fraternal Field Manager designation. The Fraternal Field Managers Association and Kinder Brothers International offer the designation which has 10 sections, including planning for desired results, communicating effectively, recruiting winners and enhancing leadership skills. Founded in 1883, Modern Woodmen […]
Boys & Girls Club to Benefit from Frozen Yogurt
January 8, 2013 by
Groovy Spoon in Marion will make a sales-based donation to Boys & Girls Club of Marion County. If you stop by between 5:00pm to 9:00pm on Wednesday, January 9, 2013, and present a flyer, Groovy Spoon will donate 20 percent of your purchase to the club. They will also give you a 25 cent bonus. […]
Marion Workshop to Promote Team Growth
January 7, 2013 by
The Ohio State University Alber Enterprise Center, a regional center for the development of workforce training solutions, will host a half-day dynamic workshop for central Ohio area executives and community leaders entitled, “Position Your Team For Growth,” Thursday, January 31, 8:00am to 1:30pm at The Ohio State University at Marion’s Guthery Community Room. Expert speakers, […]
Just One Council Committee Meeting Monday
January 4, 2013 by
There is just one Marion City Council Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, January 7, 2013. The Legislation, Codes, and Regulations Committee will meet at 6:40pm to discuss a new liquor permit application for Dolgen Midwest LLC, operating as Dollar General Store, at 617 North Main Street. Marion City Council meets on the second floor of […]
