The Marion County Board of Elections is looking for dedicated residents to serve as poll workers in the upcoming March 2016 Primary Election. The board will hold Poll Worker (Precinct Election Official – PEO) training classes starting on February 4th and running through February 22nd. Classes are two hours in length and are scheduled for morning, […]
Ohio Attorney General releases 2015 Human Trafficking Annual Report
January 26, 2016 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today released the Ohio Attorney General’s Human Trafficking Commission’s 2015 Annual Report, which outlines efforts of the Commission to improve services to human trafficking victims; to assist local law enforcement’s efforts to combat trafficking; and to educate Ohioans on human trafficking and what can be done to stop it. “Human […]
Marion Public Library holding Kazoo Family Fun Night
January 25, 2016 by
To honor National Kazoo Day the Marion Public Library’s January Family Fun Night will feature kazoos. The public is invited to join in on January 28, 2016 starting at 6:00 p.m. in the new meeting room on the first floor. The evening is geared toward families with all ages interacting and having fun through music […]
Local youth invited to join Royal Rangers group
January 25, 2016 by
Does your son like camping, hiking, biking, fishing, backpacking, sports, outdoors? Is your son looking for a deeper relationship with Jesus? If you answered yes to any of the above, organizers ask you to consider getting them involved in Royal Rangers. The group, led by Commander Greg, meets on Wednesday nights at 7:00 pm at […]
New depression support group meeting in Marion
January 22, 2016 by
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Marion and Crawford Counties has launched a free support group for individuals struggling with depression. NAMI SHARE, which stands for Sharing Hope and Receiving Encouragement, is held on Tuesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Crawford-Marion ADAMH Board, 142 South Prospect Street in Marion. The […]
Marion man among those honored for support of Ohio’s local fairs
January 22, 2016 by
Fifty‐four individuals or organizations were recognized at the 91st Ohio Fair Managers Association annual convention at the Greater Columbus Convention Center for outstanding service to their local fairs. Of this group, six received the Director’s Award for Innovation and Excellence for their progressive ideas and actions to improve and strengthen their fairs. Among those honored […]
Ohio AG introduces online student loan resource center
January 22, 2016 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced the Ohio Attorney General’s Office has developed a comprehensive online Student Loan Center to help prospective, current, and former college students understand and manage student loans. The Attorney General’s Student Loan Center, available at www.OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov/StudentLoans, contains information and resources to explore careers, choose a school, apply for student […]
Police arrest two for manufacturing meth in Marion
January 21, 2016 by
On January 19, 2016, Detectives with the METRICH/MARMET Drug Task Force, assisted by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Identification (BCI) and the Marion Police Department, executed a search warrant 634 Pearl Street in the City of Marion as part of an investigation into the manufacturing of methamphetamine. Arrested in this investigation were the […]
Oscar nominated film, ‘Brooklyn,’ to play at Marion Palace Theatre
January 21, 2016 by
The film, ‘Brooklyn’ has become a major awards contender vying for Oscar gold in February with several nominations including Best Picture, Best Actress (Saoirse Ronan) and Best Adapted Screenplay (Nick Hornby). Showing for the first time at a theatre in Marion, movie-goers have three opportunities to see this film at the historic Marion Palace Theatre […]
National organization targets Ohio for medical marijuana ballot issue
January 21, 2016 by
A major national player in the marijuana legalization movement plans to put an Ohio medical marijuana measure on the November ballot. Marijuana Policy Project, based in Washington D.C., plans to propose a constitutional amendment establishing a medical marijuana system similar to those in 23 other states and the District of Columbia, according to the organization’s […]
