Veterans' Glass City Skyway Bridge may have grout problems - WTOL.com

6 February 2012, 3:17 pm

Toledo BladeVeterans' Glass City Skyway Bridge may have grout problemsWTOL.comRepresentatives from Sika said there were elevated levels of chloride in some of the batches of cement that came out of a facility in Marion, Ohio. The grout in question is inside the bridge deck, which is basically un... Read More »

1 Killed In ATV, School Bus Crash In Marion Co. - NBC4i.com

6 February 2012, 2:55 pm

1 Killed In ATV, School Bus Crash In Marion Co.NBC4i.comOne person was killed in a crash involving a school bus and an ATV in Marion County. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred on Larue Mt. Victory Road at about 4:47 pm Monday. The patrol said one person was killed in the ... Read More »

Wardens get raises amid reorganization - Marion Star

6 February 2012, 4:25 am

Wardens get raises amid reorganizationMarion StarCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The state prisons director says most Ohio wardens received raises this year as they take on more responsibility under a reorganization plan for the overcrowded system. That's drawing criticism from the Ohio Civil Service ..... Read More »

Survey: Lack of 'soft skills' holds back job applicants - Marion Star

6 February 2012, 4:06 am

Survey: Lack of 'soft skills' holds back job applicantsMarion StarNo, I cannot," he said. "Can I say it's endemic to Marion? No, it's not. I've heard it from my other colleagues in central Ohio, the same concerns, as well as in my previous position in Oregon, that soft skills are... Read More »

Foreclosed homes may be sold as rentals - Marion Star

6 February 2012, 4:05 am

Foreclosed homes may be sold as rentalsMarion StarEarly last week I had the pleasure of listening to the a cappella group, InChant, from The Ohio... Our first item today on our sentimental journey was in the Marion Daily Star of Tuesday, March 26,... It's one thing to plan a budget, buy food, ..... Read More »

Envisioning Marion is making progress - Marion Star

5 February 2012, 4:20 am

Envisioning Marion is making progressMarion StarHave you heard what is going on with the Envisioning Marion group? My guess is probably not, so... Well, the groundhog didn't see his shadow. According to folklore, that means an early spring. I was excited to go to the public presentation of the O... Read More »

It's easy to be involved, but you have to listen - Marion Star

5 February 2012, 4:20 am

It's easy to be involved, but you have to listenMarion StarYou can make a public comment about the Ohio 95 redesign draft plan and let the Ohio Department of Transportation know that Marion wants Ohio 95 to be a "complete street". I was excited to go to the public presentation of the Ohio 95 red... Read More »

Being socially responsible means working for the future - Marion Star

5 February 2012, 4:09 am

Being socially responsible means working for the futureMarion StarAs part of Pioneering Healthier Communities (PHC) - Marion, the Y is working to increase opportunities for physical activity and healthy eating in our community. We have an opportunity now to improve an important road in Marion County... Read More »

Competition more fierce for grants - Marion Star

5 February 2012, 4:07 am

Competition more fierce for grantsMarion StarThe city also received another $1.7 million, its portion of an ARRA grant awarded to the Ohio Heartland Community Action Commission to assist low-income families, prevent homelessness and weatherize homes. "They're very important to us, because we got... Read More »

Buckeye Chuck says spring will arrive early - Bucyrus Telegraph Forum

3 February 2012, 4:42 am

SILive.comBuckeye Chuck says spring will arrive earlyBucyrus Telegraph ForumBuckeye Chuck predicts an early spring Thursday from his home at WMRN Radio in Marion. / BILL SINDEN/CENTRALOHIO.COM MARION --Ohio's premiere weather prognosticator has done it again -- spring is on the way. For more tha... Read More »