Sally Field returns to the big screen in the romantic comedy film, ‘Hello, My Name is Doris.’ Movie-goers have the opportunity to see this newly released film at the historic Marion Palace Theatre on April 8, 9 and 10, 2016. ‘Hello, My Name is Doris’ is a late-life coming-of-age-story starring Sally Field as Doris. After […]
Area tornado sirens to be tested Saturday
April 7, 2016 by
On Saturday, April 9, 2016 at noon, Marion County’s tornado sirens will be tested for maintenance purposes. The Marion County Central Dispatch Center will activate the tornado sirens so that the city and county fire departments can verify if sirens are working properly. Sirens that aren’t working properly will then be looked at by repair […]
WDIF switches format, becomes Ohio’s only blues music radio station
April 6, 2016 by
Starting April 1st, the low power radio station WDIF 97.5 FM has changed formats to become the only station in Ohio to broadcast blues music 24/7. The station is also looking for Ohio-based blues artists to feature their music in the regular blues rotation. Station manager Spencer Phelps said he began the change when he […]
City set to start 2016 curbside yard waste collection
April 6, 2016 by
Marion Mayor Scott Schertzer has announced that weekly yard waste collection at curbside will begin on Monday, April 11, 2016. The curbside pick up for yard waste generally occurs on the day following each resident’s regular trash collection day (example: Friday trash pick-up – Monday yard waste pick up). With limited personnel, this schedule may […]
Bill would make Ohio workers eligible for paid family leave
April 6, 2016 by
Ohioans would be eligible for paid family and medical leave under a bill introduced Tuesday in the Ohio House. Individuals could receive up to $1,000 a week for 12 weeks while caring for a family member, bonding with a new child or dealing with a health condition. The program would be paid for by employee […]
Local Modern Woodmen members honor Spafford as hometown hero
April 5, 2016 by
Marion resident Kenny Spafford was recently recognized for countless hours of service to the community during a Modern Woodmen of America member event on March 23, 2016. Spafford was honored through Modern Woodmen’s Hometown Hero Program for his volunteer efforts as a faithful supporter of countless charities including, the March of Dimes, Leukemia & Lymphoma […]
Deputies, Marshals recently blanketed Marion checking on registered sex offenders
April 5, 2016 by
Sheriff Tim Bailey announced deputies working in conjunction with the U.S. Marshals Service for the Northern District of Ohio recently conducted an operation in Marion County to verify the residential addresses of sex offenders who are required to register under the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act. Between March 28th and March 31, 2016, teams […]
Fire deaths down across Ohio during 2015-16 heating season
April 5, 2016 by
During the time period of October 2015 through March 2016, fire deaths in Ohio decreased 27% from the previous heating season. These six months are identified as the winter heating months, and typically represent the largest percentage of fatal fires. The State Fire Marshal’s Safe & Sound campaign aimed at reducing fire deaths, particularly those […]
Public invited to Taste the World at OSUM’s International Festival
April 4, 2016 by
The Ohio State University at Marion welcomes the campus and community to a series of cultural presentations from students, faculty, and staff as part of International Festival Week, culminating with the 9th Taste of Culture International Festival, Thursday, April 7, 2016 4:30-8 p.m. in the Alber Student Center. A Taste of Culture plays host to […]
Aqua Ohio starting spring hydrant flushing for 2016
April 4, 2016 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, April 4 through Friday, April 8 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, […]
