On June 7, 2016, shortly after 5:00pm, the MARMET-METRICH Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at 7632 Irvin Shoots Road West located in Grand Township. The search warrant was a result of a drug investigation conducted by the MARMET-METRICH Drug Task Force. Investigators said they located items used to manufacture methamphetamine which was being […]
Ohio medical marijuana bill signed into law, full implementation to take time
June 9, 2016 by
With little fanfare, Gov. John Kasich on Wednesday signed a law creating a strictly regulated medical marijuana program. Kasich’s communications team announced the signing without any comment, simply including it in a list with several other bills the governor also signed Wednesday. The new law goes into effect 90 days after the bill is officially […]
Local cast announced for Gershwin Classic, “Crazy for You,” at Palace Theatre
June 8, 2016 by
The Marion Palace Theatre is “crazy” with excitement over the start of the 2016-17 season. Kicking off the line-up of entertainment is a local production of “Crazy for You.” Selecting a musical title is an arduous and challenging process, which begins many months before the show is cast. Theatre management and PCAA Board members meet […]
Marion church holding clothing giveaway
June 8, 2016 by
The Richland Road Church of Christ is having a free clothing giveaway on Saturday, June 11, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. It will be held at 585 Richland Road (the house south of the church building). Clothing of all sizes available. All clothing is free.
Federal judge strikes down Ohio provisional rules
June 8, 2016 by
A federal judge on Tuesday threw out provisions in Ohio’s law that had voided absentee and provisional ballots for technical flaws made by otherwise qualified voters. In a lawsuit filed by the Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless, the Columbus Coalition for the Homeless and the Ohio Democratic Party, U.S. District Judge Algenon L. Marbley […]
“Day of Action” planned to create care packs for infants in crisis
June 7, 2016 by
United Way of Marion County is teaming up with organizations and local businesses for this year’s United Way Day of Action on June 21, 2016. They are asking Marion County residents to help collect baby items for Care Packs that will be filled and given to infants and toddlers in crisis situations. These children are […]
Ohio State University continues comprehensive fee freeze for second year
June 7, 2016 by
The Ohio State University Board of Trustees Monday finalized a comprehensive freeze for undergraduates on in-state tuition, mandatory fees, and housing and dining fees for a second straight year. This repeats an affordability accomplishment that had not happened in at least 40 years. The in-state tuition freeze will benefit more than 75 percent of undergraduate […]
Fentanyl cases and deaths increase in Ohio
June 6, 2016 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine continues to caution Ohioans about the powerful drug fentanyl after Prince’s autopsy reveals the artist’s cause of death was “self-administered fentanyl.” “We’ve seen what’s coming into the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) Lab, as far as drug submissions from law enforcement around the state, and statistics show how dramatically fentanyl […]
Marion crash kills one, sends six more to hospital
June 6, 2016 by
The Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a three vehicle fatal crash that occurred on Sunday, June 5, 2016 at approximately 7:00 P.M. The crash, which occurred on State Route 309 at County Road 162 in Marion Township, killed one man and injured six more. The Patrol said that a 2015 […]
2016 Summer Food Program kicks off Monday across Marion County
June 3, 2016 by
The Marion City Schools is once again participating in the Summer Food Service Program. June 6 – August 5, 2016 (closed July 4), meals will be provided to all children without charge. It’s easy to participate and no sign up is required. Just show up at the site during the posted times and kids get […]
