Marion Now - Moving Our Community Forward

Michele Minehart, from Woven Yoga, hosts a new podcast called "Woven Conversations." Michele will host conversations with guests about their unique experiences in life. Episode 3: "Be A Man"

Marion Public Health Commissioner Traci Kinsler joined the podcast for an update on the COVID-19 situation here in Marion County. Traci talked about where we are today, where we're heading and she discussed the vaccine and new treatments that have been in the news.

This "Woven Conversations Podcast" episode joins Michele Minehart, from Woven Yoga, and Certified Nurse Midwife Meg Bair to discuss the yoga body connection.

Marion Public Health's Environmental Health Director Tyler Pigman joined the podcast to update us on the COVID-19 situation in Marion County. Topics discussed included how to celebrate Halloween safely, what are the numbers on local spread and where you can find them and we talked about the falling mortality rate of people with COVID-19. www. MarionPublicHealth.org

Michele Minehart, from Woven Yoga, hosts a new podcast called "Woven Conversations." Michele will host conversations with guests about their unique experiences in life. Episode 1 features Jordan Treadway in a conversation about "Showing up."

National Drug Take Back Day is this Saturday, October 24th. Marion has participated for many years and this time the drop off event will be at The Marion Medical Campus at 1050 Delaware Avenue from 10 AM to 2 PM. Brad DeCamp from the Crawford-Marion ADAMH Board joined the podcast to talk about it.

Jessica Moon from Roth, Bacon, Moon Attorneys, llc, joined the podcast to talk about why Farming Families need Business Entities and Estate planning. Every good estate plan considers succession, tax, and needs of the client, while at all times promoting the dignity, values, and independence of the client. www. RothBaconLaw.com

Marion Mayor Scott Schertzer joined the podcast from his quarantine to talk about what's happening in our city government. He discussed the reason why he and his senior staff all were quarantined. He also talked about another micro clean-up in the city, leaf collection starting up and Trick r Treat in the city.

Marion Public Health Commissioner Traci Kinsler joined the podcast to update us on the COVID-19 situation in Marion. She talked about the surge in cases in Marion and where those numbers are coming from. Traci also talked about a local school going to all on-line learning for a few weeks and why and she talked about MPH's new Health Director.

Matt Bayles is running for election as Marion County Sheriff in November. Bayles joined Jeff Ruth to talk about his campaign.

Marion Public Health Commissioner Traci Kinsler joined the podcast to give an update at the COVID-19 situation in Marion County. Traci talked about an uptick in cases in the past week, that also has increased our hospitalizations and that could put us in the Red - Level 3 on Thursday. She talked about how well the schools are doing and she advised her best practices for your fall and Halloween cel...

Marion County Sheriff Tim Bailey is running for election in November. Bailey joined Jeff Ruth to talk about his campaign.

Kristin McCloud, the Executive Director of Pathways of Central Ohio, joined the podcast to talk about Marion's Crisis and Referral Phone Line that has been in operation for a very long time, and how it is a wonderful resource for our community, supported by the ADAM-H Board.

Fall Fix'ns has been in Upper Sandusky for 32 years at the Stief Family Farm on Rt 199, near 23 across from Loves. They have a pick-your-own pumpkin patch, corn maze and NEW for 2020 a Haunted Corn Maze on Friday and Saturday nights from 8 to 11pm, October 2-31st. Paul talked to Kelsey Stief about the experience. www.fallfxns.com

Retiring Marion City Police Chief Bill Collins joined the show to talk about his 31 years at the MPD, including the last 7 as the Chief. He tells a few stories, talks about the recent drug takedown in Marion and has a message for our city going forward.

JoEllen King, the director of the Marion County Council on Aging, joined Jeff Ruth to talk about the Marion County Senior Services Levy that is on the ballot in November. JoEllen details what services are provided by this renewal levy for our seniors and talks about why it's important to support it with your vote.

Marion Mayor Scott Schertzer joined the podcast to update us on how the city is doing. He addressed the retirement of Police Chief Bill Collins, named his interim successor, and explained how the next permanent Marion Chief of Police will be selected. The Mayor also talked about the census and it's importance, he answered your questions about Trick or Treat and announced another two-day community...

Marion Public Health Commissioner Traci Kinsler joined the podcast to update us on COVID-19 in our county. She addressed how things are going in schools, with sports and in the congregate settings, and all is going well. Traci also answered questions regarding Death reporting here and around the state and what is going on at our wastewater treatment plant and the monitoring of that material for cl...

The Harding Symposium is set to be a webinar on Saturday, September 26, 2020 from 1 to 3 PM. Sherry Hall and Gary Iams joined the podcast to tell us the history of the symposium and what to expect with this years online version of the event. Tickets: https://web.cvent.com/event/a7cd0545-c0d4-424b-b0e8-579dc96cc8b0/summary More Info: https://osumarion.osu.edu/initiatives/outreach/harding-symposium/...

Marion City Police Lt. B.J. Gruber joined the podcast to discuss what's happening in the City of Marion. From the violent crime this summer to school starting, and even about Chief Collins retirement next month. The Marion PD is also set to hire several new officers in 2021. He gives the details in the podcast.

Jessica Moon from Roth, Bacon, Moon Attorneys, llc, joined the podcast to address the Top Five Things to Avoid in 2020. She addresses Powers of Attorney, beneficiaries, long term care insurance and financial advisor check-ups.

Christi Eckert, the Drug Free Coalition Coordinator for the Marion-Crawford Prevention Programs joined the podcast to talk about the Drug Free Coalition, Drug Free Marion and a wonderful program for parents to protect their kids, "Hidden in Plain Sight" program.

Marion Public Health Commissioner Traci Kinsler joined the podcast to discuss how things are going in Marion County with the schools being open, High School sports going on and Labor Day coming up. She also addressed our color changes in the last few weeks and where the college testing numbers will end up.

Marion Mayor Scott Schertzer joined the podcast to update us on the state of the city. He talked about the changes being made due to the pandemic, he discussed street resurfacing, city utility bills and Labor Day closings for the city. Mayor Schertzer also talked about D.O.R.A. This is the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area plan for downtown Marion.

Traci Kinsler, Commissioner of Marion Public Health, joined the podcast to talk about COVID-19 in Marion County. This week she addressed the sports season and what needs to happen to keep sports going. She addressed what it's going to look like in our schools this fall. She has an opinion on what color Marion will be on when the state map is released on Thursday and how the antibody testing is goi...