For many hunters, spring brings the unmistakable sound of gobbling wild turkeys as Ohio’s annual hunt of this popular game bird begins. The 2016 Ohio spring hunting season opens on Monday, April 18, and the youth wild turkey season is Saturday and Sunday, April 16-17, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). The […]
Marion Public Library unveils new logo
April 12, 2016 by
The Marion Public Library has unveiled many new updates in the past year in an effort to better serve the public. And with National Library Week being celebrated April 10-16, MPL finds it an appropriate time to roll out their new logo. The new logo marks a renewed freshness to the Library’s image, much like […]
Local second grader placed at statewide MLK oratorical contest
April 12, 2016 by
Ohio students inspired by the lessons and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. presented original speeches on his teachings during the 17th Annual Statewide MLK Oratorical Contest held recently in Columbus. Among the winners was Layla Schneider, an 8-year-old second grader at Benjamin Harrison Elementary School in Marion. Thirty-one regional contest winners from grades […]
Harding drumline places first at state championship
April 11, 2016 by
Marion Harding High School’s indoor drumline placed first in its division recently at the Ohio Indoor Performance Association state championships held at Wapakoneta High School. The drumline’s percussion section was named division champion in the Percussion Independent A division on April 3, 2016. The Connexus Winter Guard, made up predominantly of Harding students, placed fourth […]
2016 Spring Hydrant Flushing – Week 2 Schedule
April 11, 2016 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, April 11 through Friday, April 15 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 Scott, […]
PUCO reminds Ohioans of their choices as energy consumers
April 11, 2016 by
For more than 100 years, energy in Ohio — electric and natural gas — has been regulated by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO). The PUCO wants to remind Ohio consumers that there are options when deciding the energy supply that best suits your home or business. Before energy choice, rates and services provided […]
BookMarks gearing up for annual book sale to benefit Marion Library
April 8, 2016 by
The BookMarks, a Friends of the Marion Public Library group, will host their second annual book sale at the library April 15- 17, 2016. The group promises there will be many great buys to be found, including fiction and non-fiction, in hardback, trade and paperbacks, DVDs, CDs, videos and records. The sale hours are Friday […]
2016 Lake Erie sport fishing outlook once again looks good for anglers
April 8, 2016 by
Lake Erie anglers should experience another year of diverse fishing opportunities in 2016, according to Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Lake Erie walleye and yellow perch fisheries are managed through an interagency quota system that involves Ontario, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York and Ohio. Each jurisdiction regulates its catches to comply with quotas and minimize […]
Marion City Schools seek new board member following resignation
April 7, 2016 by
The Marion City Schools Board of Education is seeking applicants to fill a vacant seat on the board. Board member Rocky White (pictured) has resigned from the board, saying his business travel schedule and a new business venture make it impractical to continue to serve. White has served on the school board since 2006. He […]
Prettyman elected treasurer of Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
April 7, 2016 by
Cy Prettyman of New Bloomington has been elected treasurer of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF). He now holds the third highest elected office in the state’s largest and most influential farm and food organization. OFBF’s mission is to forge a partnership between farmers and consumers. Prettyman was elected to the board of trustees in […]
