Over 30 people attended a public meeting earlier this week to learn about the Marion County Park District plans to for a large grant they are applying for through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). While the park commissioners were happy with the turnout, they are seeking even more comments to help them win the grant.
Comments Sought to Help Secure Large Bike Trail Grant
April 5, 2012 by
Palace Theatre Hosting Official Blues Brothers Revue
April 5, 2012 by
“The Official Blues Brothers Revue” brings the sounds, styles, and soul of the Blues Brothers to the Marion Palace Theatre Friday, April 13 at 8:00 p.m. It is the only Blues Brothers show to be officially sanctioned by Dan Aykroyd and wife of the late John Belushi, Judith Belushi Pisano.
Test Your Trivia Ability and Help Improve Vision
April 5, 2012 by
The Marion Evening Lions Club is testing the knowledge of Marion trivia buffs. They are holding a trivia challenge at Buffalo Wild Wings on Sunday afternoon, April 22, beginning at 2:00. Questions will cover a range of topics including OSU, sports, entertainment and Marion County history. It is all about having a great afternoon and supporting the Lions sight programs.
Church Offering Free Easter Egg Hunt
April 5, 2012 by
Dayspring Wesleyan Church welcomes the community on Saturday, April 7, 2012, from 10:00am to 12:00pm, for an Easter Egg Hunt, inflatables, and prizes. The free event will be held at the church, 2431 Marion-Mt. Gilead Road in Marion.
Court Rules Ohio Can Re-Start Lethal Injections
April 5, 2012 by
U.S. District Court Judge Gregory L. Frost said “yes” yesterday with some trepidation, clearing the way for the resumption of lethal injections after a four-month hiatus because of legal entanglements.
OSUM Prairie Fire Part of “Natural” Cycle
April 4, 2012 by
If you happened to see fire and smoke creeping across the prairie at Ohio State University’s Marion campus on Thursday, March 29, you were hopefully not too alarmed. The fire was set on purpose to encourage growth at the nature preserve.
Marion Police Seeking Shifflet
April 4, 2012 by
The Marion Police Department is seeking Sylvia Shifflet for two outstanding warrants. She is a 35-year-old white female with brown hair and brown eyes, stands 5-feet 3-inches tall, and weighs 200 lbs. Her last known address was 712 East Fairground Street, Apartment D.
Marion City Office Closures for Good Friday
April 4, 2012 by
In observance of the Good Friday holiday, offices located in Marion City Hall will be closed on Friday, April 6, 2012. Due to City Hall being closed on Friday, the weekly early closure day will be observed on Thursday, April 5, 2012.
Petition Accepted for Repeal of Same-Sex Marriage Ban
April 4, 2012 by
On the second try, a proposed constitutional amendment to repeal Ohio’s same-sex marriage ban was certified Tuesday by Attorney General Mike DeWine.
DeWine decided that the petition submitted last week by the Freedom To Marry Ohio coalition contained the requisite 1,000 valid signatures of Ohio registered voters and included a “fair and truthful” summary of the proposed amendment.
Court Strikes Down Lifetime Registration for Juvenile Sex Offenders
April 4, 2012 by
The Ohio Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down a lifetime requirement that certain juvenile sex offenders register online and elsewhere, saying it was cruel and unusual punishment.
Justice Paul E. Pfeifer wrote the majority opinion for the court and cited a growing national consensus in other states against imposing automatic lifetime registration requirements against juvenile sex offenders.
