Marion NewsLocal news for Marion, OH continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.'Hams' to showcase talents- June 30, 2008 MARION - Recent news has been full of reports of ham radio operators providing critical communications in emergencies including the California wildfires, Oregon and Michigan storms, tornadoes and other events ...http://www.topix.net/city/marion-oh/2008/06/hams-to-showcase-talents?fromrss=1 Law Enforcement Torch Run- June 29, 2008 The annual Law Enforcement Torch Run to benefit the Special Olympics began its third and final day Friday, June 27, 2008 in Marion with Marion County Common Pleas Court bailiff John Gordon lighting the torch on ...http://www.topix.net/city/marion-oh/2008/06/law-enforcement-torch-run?fromrss=1 Marion 'hams' take action in emergencies- June 28, 2008 The Marion Amateur Radio Club was formally incorporated in 1962. It is composed of local FCC licensed radio operators who are commonly referred to as 'hams.' The exact definition of the term has been lost ...http://www.topix.net/city/marion-oh/2008/06/marion-hams-take-action-in-emergencies?fromrss... Program slated for tech-based businesses set- June 27, 2008 A program that provides funding and mentoring assistance to entrepreneurs with promising tech-based businesses will conduct an event in Ross County Tuesday.http://www.topix.net/city/marion-oh/2008/06/program-slated-for-tech-based-businesses-set?f... Residents target TIF complaints at county officials- June 26, 2008 MARION - An indication that a lawsuit might be filed on behalf of the residents of Marion County against the Marion County Board of Commissioners was a topic of discussion Tuesday.http://www.topix.net/city/marion-oh/2008/06/residents-target-tif-complaints-at-county-offi... Claridon Prairie tour slated Sunday- June 25, 2008 A tour of the Claridon Prairie, five miles east of Marion, will be conducted 1 p.m. Sunday.http://www.topix.net/city/marion-oh/2008/06/claridon-prairie-tour-slated-sunday?fromrss=1 Local 4-H Club and church team up to support troops- June 24, 2008 MARION - Members of the Marion County Rough Riders 4-H Club and Central Christian Church recently collaborated to collect approximately 250 pounds of food and supplies for troops with local ties who are serving ...http://www.topix.net/city/marion-oh/2008/06/local-4-h-club-and-church-team-up-to-support-t... Sebastian's back at home- June 23, 2008 WALDO - God's giving isn't necessarily measured by miracles in the Swihart family.http://www.topix.net/city/marion-oh/2008/06/sebastians-back-at-home?fromrss=1 Are you officer material- June 22, 2008 So you want to fight crime. While a formal education in criminal justice can be a plus, local law enforcement agents say there's more they look for in a potential employee.http://www.topix.net/city/marion-oh/2008/06/are-you-officer-material?fromrss=1 Marines make headway in southern Afghan town- June 21, 2008 U.S. Marines are trading gunfire and artillery shells with Taliban militants in the volatile southern province of Helmand, the world's largest poppy growing region.The 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit moved into the town of Garmser in late April. It's the farthest south U.S. forces have been in Afghanistan in years.Marine commanders say the Taliban brought in arms and fighters in response, to protect the lucrative poppy fields that cover Garmser. The Taliban derives tens of millions of dollars...http://www.topix.net/city/marion-oh/2008/06/marines-make-headway-in-southern-afghan-town?f... |