Commission stands by decision: Bennett will not be reappointed

Hillsboro Star-Journal - Wed Nov 25

Despite a finding that Marion County Law Enforcement and Public Safety Center Committee met improperly behind closed doors when the committee decided to ask Marion County Commission to remove Harry Bennett from the committee, commissioners stood by their decision Monday in a meeting with Bennett.

Commission stands by decision: Bennet will not be reappointed

Hillsboro Star-Journal - Wed Nov 25

Despite a finding that Marion County Law Enforcement and Public Safety Center Committee met improperly behind closed doors when the committee decided to ask Marion County Commission to remove Harry Bennett from the committee, commissioners stood by their decision Monday in a meeting with Bennett.

Museum open house is Nov. 29

Marion County Record - Tue Nov 24

Marion Historical Museum will host an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Learn about the tradition of the Christmas pickle and hunt for the pickle in the museum.

Marion Economic Development seeks directors

Marion County Record - Tue Nov 24

Marion Economic Development, Inc., is looking for Marion residents interested in serving on its board.

Community Thanksgiving dinner is Thursday

Marion County Record - Tue Nov 24

The 20th annual community Thanksgiving Day dinner will be noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Marion Middle/High School Commons, 125 S. Lincoln St., Marion.

USD 408 gets health grant

Marion County Record - Wed Nov 18

Pending the completion and approval of the grant work plan, USD 408 will be rewarded a $5,750 tier two level Kansas Coordinated School Health grant.

Sara Dold

Marion County Record - Wed Nov 18

Dan and Joan Dold of Emporia announce the birth of a daughter, Sara Grace, Nov. 3. She weighed 9 pounds, 1 ounce and was 21 inches long.

No credits for Christmas lights

Marion County Record - Wed Nov 18

In light of the need to increase rates for the city refuse service, Marion City Council decided Monday not to approve $10 credits on city utility bills to those residents who display Christmas lights.

County offices will share employee

Hillsboro Star-Journal - Tue Nov 10

Marion County Department for Elderly will share employee Lanell Hett with the county treasurera s office for the final two months of 2009.

Out of work? Down on your luck?: Help is available for Marion County residents

Gazette-Bulletin - Tue Nov 10

There is a network of agencies in Marion County helping people who have lost their jobs.