Troopers from the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at approximately 2:15 p.m. on State Route 529 near Salem Road in Richland Township. The crash involved a 2000 white Chevrolet 1500 driven by Ike Stephens Jr., 54, of Ashley, Ohio and […]
Woody Allen’s latest film, Cafe Society will play at the Marion Palace Theatre
August 18, 2016 by
Showing for the first time at a theatre in Marion, the Woody Allen comedy drama film, CAFÉ SOCIETY will play at the historic Marion Palace Theatre located in downtown Marion on Friday, August 19, and Sunday, August 21, 2016. Jack Rodgers with Rovi provides the following synopsis of the film: A New Yorker named Bobby […]
2016 Miss Teen Popcorn is Alexis Klaiber
August 17, 2016 by
Alexis Klaiber captured the 2016 Miss Teen Popcorn title Saturday evening in festivities at River Valley High School. “I thought I was going to cry,” said the newly crowned Klaiber. “Then I thought ‘I can’t believe I threw all this together in two weeks and I won!’” Klaiber continued, “I’m so looking forward to the […]
Koons crowned as Popcorn Festival’s first Mr. Popcorn
August 17, 2016 by
“Ecstatic,” said Robb Koons describing how he felt hearing his name called as the first ever Mr. Popcorn 2016 in competition Saturday afternoon at River Valley High School. “Just being the first … I’m honored … very honored,” Koons continued. “I was nervous at the start, but I am very excited to be able to […]
Patrol offers school bus safety tips for drivers and students as new year begins
August 17, 2016 by
Summer break ends for thousands of Ohio children this month, who will then head back to school. For many, the trip to and from school involves riding on a school bus. The Ohio State Highway Patrol has been in the process of inspecting every Ohio school bus to ensure each bus is safe to transport […]
Bennett crowned Miss Teeny Pop 2016
August 16, 2016 by
Abigail Bennett was chosen Miss Teeny Pop 2016 Saturday during competition at River Valley High School. Bennett also took Overall honors in Formalwear and Commercial, as well as her age division in Talent. The 12-year-old daughter of Don and Tracy Bennett of Caledonia is in the 7th grade at River Valley Middle School. As Miss […]
Libertarians will be allowed to swap in Johnson’s name on November ballot
August 16, 2016 by
Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted on Monday gave the green light for Libertarians to swap in presidential nominee Gary Johnson’s name as an independent on the November ballot. Husted’s ruling ends questions about whether Ohio Libertarians were legally allowed to insert Johnson’s name in place of a temporary candidate, 2014 gubernatorial candidate Charlie Earl. […]
Analysis suggests medical marijuana could generate $400 million in sales in Ohio
August 16, 2016 by
Sales of medical marijuana in Ohio could reach $400 million, making it one of the largest medical marijuana markets in the country, according to a preliminary analysis by national trade publication Marijuana Business Daily. The publication estimates Ohio retail dispensary sales could total between $200 million, on the low end, and as much as $400 […]
State Street overpass to remain closed for another two weeks
August 15, 2016 by
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) said Monday that the State Route 4/State Route 423 bridge, better known as the State Street overpass, in downtown Marion is expected to remain closed another two weeks for repairs. ODOT initially thought the repairs would take two weeks, however they said there is more work than expected. The […]
Free classes offered to help family members of adults with mental illness
August 15, 2016 by
“When you have a family member with a mental health condition, you face many challenges, and sometimes it helps to know you’re not alone.” This is according to Sharon Smith, instructor of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Family-to-Family education program, who took the classes herself in 1998. Beginning September 7 NAMI of Marion […]
