Troopers from the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating a serious injury crash that occurred on Saturday, August 13, 2016, at approximately 12:55 p.m. on Martel Road, between the intersections of State Route 309 and Linn Hipsher Road in Tully Township. The crash involved a 2000 self-assembled motorcycle driven by Lance […]
Federal judge permanently blocks Ohio’s Planned Parenthood restrictions
August 15, 2016 by
A federal judge on Friday permanently blocked Ohio from implementing laws that would defund Planned Parenthood by making the agency ineligible for state funding to pay for health care programs for the poor. The judge also ruled the laws unconstitutional. Judge Michael R. Barrett of U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio ruled […]
Auditions announced for two upcoming Palace Theatre productions
August 12, 2016 by
Marion Palace Theatre Executive Director Bev Ford announces auditions will be held for two upcoming Palace Productions. Auditions for both productions will be held in the May Pavilion at the Marion Palace Theatre. Director Kristi Wink will hold auditions for children, ages 8 years and up, for the Palace Theatre’s stage musical, Disney’s TARZAN on […]
Two arrested, large amount of drugs seized in Marion bust
August 12, 2016 by
On 08/11/2016 The MARMET-METRICH Drug Task Force with the assistance of additional officers of The Marion County Sheriff’s Office and Marion City Police Department executed a search warrant at 860 Kibby Drive, Apt. C, in Marion Township. The search warrant was a result of a drug investigation conducted by The MARMET-METRICH Drug Task Force. Arrested […]
Poll shows Portland pulling away from Strickland
August 12, 2016 by
U.S. Sen. Rob Portman has opened up a sizable 9-point lead over Democratic rival Ted Strickland, according to a new poll released Thursday. The Quinnipiac University poll showed the Republican incumbent with 49 percent support, compared to 40 percent for Strickland. It’s the largest lead Portman has received in a poll since the Senate race […]
Nine will compete for Miss Teen Popcorn this weekend
August 11, 2016 by
Nine contestants will vie for the title of Miss Teen Popcorn 2016 on Saturday, August 13, 7:00 p.m., in festivities at River Valley High School. They are: Alexis Ritter Age: 16 School: will be in 11th grade at River Valley High School Parents: James and Lorri Ritter Talent: Clog with a Canadian flair to the […]
2016 Miss Teeny Pop, Mr. Popcorn to be chosen Saturday
August 11, 2016 by
The 2016 Miss Teeny Pop will be chosen Saturday, August 13, at River Valley High School. The competition begins at 9:30 a.m. Participants must be aged 6 – 12 and each contestant will compete in modeling, talent, and the commercial categories. New for 2016 are the Mr. Popcorn Pageants. Also set for this Saturday, August […]
Bellefontaine Avenue rail crossing to close next week for repairs
August 11, 2016 by
The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced that the rail crossing on Bellefontaine Avenue in the City of Marion will be closed for repairs Monday, August 15, through Friday, August 19, 2016. Norfolk Southern originally scheduled this crossing to be closed back in July, but had to push back the timeline. Official detours will be […]
Marion Airfoils to hold annual, free Fly-In
August 9, 2016 by
Update: Event date has changed from August 13 due to weather. The Marion Airfoils, a radio-controlled model aircraft club, will be holding an Open House Fly-in” from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at the club’s airfield on Herr Road located west of Whirlpool between State Route 309 and State Route […]
“Think Again” insurance initiative hopes to address the financial squeeze of the “Sandwich Generation”
August 9, 2016 by
Paying bills and saving for retirement can be challenging. It can be even more difficult if you find yourself financially “sandwiched” between helping adult children while at the same time caring for elderly parents. As Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor continues her “Think Again” initiative, she urges this generation sandwiched between youth and seniors to consider […]
