Marion Palace Theatre Announces Membership Challenge
The Palace Cultural Arts Association (PCAA), better known to the community as the Marion Palace Theatre, is reaching out to central Ohio with two special challenges during their annual membership drive. Palace Executive Director Bev Ford invites everyone to “DISCOVER: The Joy of Belonging.” “Each year the staff comes up with a season brand. For [...]
Evans Wanted for Armed Robbery
The Marion Police Department is seeking William Wadell Evans for an armed robbery that took place in March of this year. Evans is a 48 year old male, 5’8” tall, weighing 170 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. Evans is wanted for an armed robbery of the Circle K on North Main Street in [...]
Tips Offered to Ensure Safe Grill Operation
As Ohioans prepare for the start of summer this Memorial Day weekend, State Fire Marshal Larry Flowers encourages added safety precautions with outdoor grills and barbecues. “Grills accounted for 130 fires and three injuries in Ohio last year,” said Marshal Flowers. “Grilling out is a favorite warm weather pastime. With some simple precautions, Ohioans will [...]
Ohioans Facing Issues with Cemeteries can File Complaint
Thousands of Ohioans will visit cemeteries on or around Memorial Day to pay their respects to loved ones and our nation’s veterans. Memorial Day is Monday, May 27, 2013. “We cherish our cemeteries because they are an important part of our history and they serve as the final resting place of our veterans and loved [...]
Heat Awareness Day Highlights Safety Tips, Preparation
With summer officially a month away, and unusually cool weather forecast for the weekend, most of us can’t wait for the return of hot and sunny days. But with summer months come heat and humidity. May 24, 2013 is Heat Awareness Day, promoted by the National Weather Service, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and [...]
AAA Projects Slight Dip in Memorial Day Travel
AAA predicts 34.8 million Americans, including 1.31 million Ohioans, will travel at least 50 miles from home this Memorial Day holiday weekend, Thursday May 23 to Monday, May 27. While this is a decrease of 0.9 percent nationwide and 1.4 percent for Ohio from 2012, the projected numbers remain in line with 12-year historical travel [...]
Council Members Question Water Company’s Chemical Change
Marion City Council members are asking officials with Aqua Ohio to appear at a public hearing to answer questions about their plans to start adding a new chemical as part of the procedures they use to disinfect local water supplies. Water company officials say they plan to attend the meeting to answer questions, but stress [...]
Follow us for recent updates and more!