While military deployments and hospital stays may keep many of our nation’s heroes away from their families this holiday season, the American Red Cross is collecting and distributing cards that send words of encouragement, gratitude and cheer. Through December 7, Americans can give something that means something by sending a card of thanks and support […]
Agencies Benefit from Marion Connections Incentive Award
October 17, 2012 by
The Marion County Commissioner issued a proclamation at their Tuesday meeting honoring Marion Connections/Opportunity Marion for winning an incentive award from the State of Ohio. The award of $34,000 will be shared with Marion Goodwill, Marion Red Cross, and the USO of Central and Southern Ohio. In announcing the award, the Ohio Department of Job […]
Traveling Vietnam Wall Stopping in Mt. Gilead
October 4, 2012 by
Woodside Village Care Center in Mt Gilead is hosting the Vietnam Traveling Wall this Saturday October 6, 2012. The event takes place from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm with a program beginning at 2:00 pm. All are encouraged to attend and support past and present military personnel.
Navy Vice Admiral to Visit Marion Campus
August 20, 2012 by
On September 4, 2012, at 3:00 p.m. in the Health Technology Center auditorium of Marion Technical College, Vice Admiral James "Phil" Wisecup of the United States Navy will be visiting the Marion campus as part of the Navy 50/50 project. As part of the 50/50 program, 50 Navy leaders will visit 50 cities across the United States to meet with corporate executives, civic leaders, government officials, non-profit executive directors, interested community members, college faculty, administrators, and students.
Ohio Expands Education Benefits for Veterans’ Families
July 17, 2012 by
Under a new Ohio law, the spouse or dependents of deceased veterans who move to Ohio receive immediate in-state tuition rates as opposed to waiting 12 months to establish residency.
Currently, under the Ohio G.I. Promise, veterans with one year of honorable service, their spouse and dependents that move to Ohio are immediately considered in-state residents for the purposes of tuition, state educational subsidies and financial aid. Active duty, guard, reserve servicemembers, and their families are also eligible for this educational benefit.
Tuesday is Kids and Veterans Day at the Marion Fair
July 2, 2012 by
On Tuesday, July 3, the Marion County Fair is celebrating Kids Day and Veterans Day. Kids 12 and under will be admitted for free from 8:00am to 2:00pm. Veterans will be admitted for free from 8:00am to 6:00pm with military ID or discharge papers.
Waldo Business Celebrates 50 Years, Raises Funds for Veterans Park
June 15, 2012 by
The G&R Tavern in Waldo celebrated their 50th anniversary on June 9, 2012 with a raffle for a 55” Visio television. The winner of the television was Corky Thomas of Marion. The big winner, however, was Veterans Memorial Park in Marion.
Veterans Invited to Marion Employment Event
June 8, 2012 by
The Opportunity Job Network is bringing their mobile Job-a-Bago to Marion on Saturday, June 9, to help veterans learn about employment and training opportunities that are available to them. The first annual Veterans Employment and Training Services (VETS) event is only open to military veterans.
Annual Memorial Day Ceremony, Celebration Set for Marion
May 27, 2012 by
The annual Memorial Day celebration takes place in Marion on Monday, May 28. The ceremony will begin at 10:30am at Marion Cemetery on Delaware Avenue. If you cannot make it out the cemetery, you can listen to live coverage on radio stations WDCM-FM 97.5 or WMRN-AM 1490.
Ohio Veterans Can Apply for Cash Bonus Program
August 25, 2010 by
Ohio Governor Ted Strickland, Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray, Ohio Treasurer Kevin Boyce and Ohio Department of Veterans Services Director Bill Hartnett Tuesday launched the Ohio Veterans Bonus program in Columbus.
An estimated 200,000 Ohio residents are eligible for the Ohio Veterans Bonus.
