Vietnam museum to go on display
Later this month, Vietnam veteran Chuck Van Voorhis will bring an immersive Vietnam War experience to Marion that he hopes will continue to bring awareness to the period.
Group takes in downtown Marion
The 35 Happy Wanderers who traveled to Marion on March 20 learned how Marion entrepreneurs are bringing a renaissance to the city’s downtown.
Road work in Mt. Gilead, Marengo
The Ohio Department of Transportation has three construction projects in Morrow County this year, starting next month.
ODNR warns not to interact with wildlife
With the arrival of spring, young wildlife appears in backyards, local parks, and unexpected areas, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Keep wildlife wild by observing young animals from a distance and reducing interactions with them.
Employee/employer surveys on the way
Discussion among Morrow Workforce Alliance members at their April 2 meeting was lively as they discussed questions for employee and employer surveys. The surveys will soon be distributed to county businesses, agencies, and institutions which employ workers in Morrow County.
MOESC receives Workforce Development Award
MOESC’s Business Advisory Council was awarded the Workforce Development Award at the Crawford Partnership State of the Vision program, which took place on March 14 at The Hub in Crestline.
Morrow County to be served by UWNCO
A realignment of Ohio United Way regions by the national United Way network has resulted in United Way of North Central Ohio (UWNCO) being designated as the body responsible for work in Morrow County. Dissolution of the nonprofit entity previously known as United Way of Morrow County has been completed through the office of the Ohio Attorney General and all assets have been converted.
Fire chief talks funding for volunteer department
Selover Public Library in Chesterville held its third “Officially Speaking” event on March 27. Big Walnut Joint Fire District Chief Ben Lovell joined a small group of Chesterville, Marengo, and Sparta residents to enjoy some light refreshments and to talk about himself and his role as a firefighter and a local fire chief.
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School board honors art exhibitors
At its March 22 meeting, the Mount Gilead Exempted Village Schools Board of Election recognized four Park Avenue Elementary students for their exhibits at the Ohio Art Education Association’s (OAEA) Young People’s Art Exhibition.
