The MARMET/METRICH Drug Task Force concluded several drug-related investigations over the past week and arrested three individuals for trafficking. One of those arrests took place in Toledo. On May 15, 2016, MARMET and the Ohio State Highway Patrol concluded a several month investigation by arresting Najmuddeen Salaam of Marion. Salaam, age 46, was stopped in […]
Women’s Club holding Spring Tea
May 17, 2016 by
The Marion Women’s Club Home will host their Spring Ladies’ Tea on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 6:00pm at their facility at 1126 East Center Street in Marion. The program will be “Marion’s Mothers” presented by Melinda Gilpin. You are invited to join them for a lighthearted look at the tasks, expectations and daily lives […]
OhioHealth named to FORTUNE’s list of “100 Best Companies to Work For” for 10th consecutive year
May 17, 2016 by
OhioHealth was recently named one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” for the tenth consecutive year by FORTUNE Magazine. This list, now in its 19th year, recognizes companies that have exceptional workplace cultures. OhioHealth is one of just two healthcare systems headquartered in Ohio to make the list. Two other non-healthcare related companies […]
Marion Palace Theatre announces 2016-17 season line-up
May 16, 2016 by
The Palace Cultural Arts Association (PCAA), better known to the community as the Marion Palace Theatre, has announced the entertainment schedule for the 2016-17 Season. A wide variety of entertainment opportunities (listed below) include 7 local Palace Productions, 6 touring artists on the main stage, 5 Fridays in the May Pavilion, 3 School Matinee shows, […]
Popcorn Festival’s Poppin’ Pooch Pageant is Saturday
May 16, 2016 by
The 2016 Marion Popcorn Festival Poppin’ Pooch Pageant will be held Saturday, May 21, 2016 at the Marion Red Cross, 1849 Summerset Drive in Marion. Registration will be from 1:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., with the pageant beginning at 2:00 p.m. There will be 3 categories in which your “bestie” can be judged – Formal […]
2016 Spring Hydrant Flushing – Week 7 Schedule
May 16, 2016 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, May 16 through Friday, May 20, 2016 between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. “Flushing is an important part of our system’s regular maintenance program. It ensures hydrants and valves are working properly and helps prevent sediment buildup,” said Don […]
Victor receives 2016 Pearl R. Roberts Award
May 13, 2016 by
Steven Victor was named as the recipient of this year’s Pearl R. Roberts Award as part of the Marion County Senior Citizens Day celebration hosted at the Marion Senior Center on Monday, May 9 . Victor was nominated by Marion City Fire Chief Tony Zwolle. Nita Hurd was also a finalist for the Roberts Award. […]
Pleasant’s Wells awarded UFCU scholarship
May 13, 2016 by
United Federal Credit Union (UFCU) has awarded $4,500 in college scholarships to eight students through its corporate and state programs. UFCU scholarships are granted to outstanding high school seniors based on academic achievement, community involvement, extracurricular activities and an original essay discussing the credit union philosophy of “People Helping People.” Pleasant High School senior Madison […]
Huddle named to represent Council’s 6th Ward
May 13, 2016 by
The Marion County Republican Party has selected Rick Huddle to fill the 6th Ward Councilman vacancy on Marion City Council. Huddle holds a Master’s Degree from Bowling Green State University and is a retired educator, working for the Marion City Schools, Marion Technical College, and Rushmore Academy. Rick and his wife Cheryl, reside on Uhler […]
Senate race between Portman, Stickland virtually tied in latest poll
May 13, 2016 by
Ohio’s U.S. Senate race between incumbent Republican Rob Portman and Democrat Ted Strickland continues to be extremely close, a new survey has found. A Quinnipiac University poll released Wednesday shows Strickland with 43 percent support, while Portman has 42 percent. The poll has a margin of error of +/- 3 percent. Other surveys done in […]
