The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB) and the Capitol Square Foundation has announced the recipients of the 2016 “Great Ohioans Award.” The 2016 honorees were presented by the Capitol Square Foundation and unanimously approved by the CSRAB board. The three individuals were selected from nominations submitted by citizens and organizations throughout Ohio. The […]
Benjamin Harrison Elementary earns honor as Lighthouse School
January 7, 2016 by
Franklin Covey Co. has named Benjamin Harrison Elementary as a Leader in Me Lighthouse School, making it one of the first two in the state to achieve this honor. The honor means the school has achieved outstanding results in school and student outcomes by implementing The Leader in Me process. Franklin Covey states it also […]
Palace Theatre set to show “The Martian” and “The Good Dinosaur”
January 7, 2016 by
Movie-goers will have the chance to see four select films during the month of January at the historic Marion Palace Theatre. The theatre will kick off movies in the New Year with the Golden Globe Award nominated film ‘The Martian’ starring Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Jeff Daniels, Michael Pena, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Kate […]
Patrol releases traffic fatality numbers for New Year’s and Christmas reporting periods
January 7, 2016 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is reporting traffic fatalities over the New Year’s reporting period and the Christmas reporting period. Ten people were killed on Ohio’s roadways during the 2016 New Year’s Holiday, a four-day reporting period beginning December 31 and ending January 3. During this year’s reporting period, troopers arrested 438 drivers for […]
Marion Public Library to cut ribbon for new Kids Area, unveil mascot
January 6, 2016 by
The community is invited to an official unveiling event, planned for Sunday, January 10, 2016 at Marion Public Library. The event will celebrate the completion of a redesign project that has been ongoing for several months. The library will open at 1:00 PM, with a ribbon cutting by the Marion Area Chamber of Commerce scheduled […]
Creators Guild sets January meeting
January 6, 2016 by
Creators Guild will hold their January meeting and Luncheon on January 12, 2016. The meetings will be held at Marion First Church of the Nazarene at 233 West Church Street, Marion, Ohio. Meeting will start at 11:00 AM with Lunch at 12:00 PM. This months luncheon menu will be Smothered Chicken, Red Potatoes, vegetables, Salad […]
New Ohio law raises maximum insurance claim amounts
January 6, 2016 by
Ohio Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor has announced that measures designed to provide additional financial protection for Ohio consumers if their life or health insurance company becomes insolvent has become law. Senate Bill 223 (Bacon) raises the maximum possible claim payout for disability and long-term care insurance for policyholders from $100,000 to $300,000; and basic hospital, […]
Zharia is Marion’s 2016 New Year’s Baby
January 5, 2016 by
Zharia Isabelle was welcomed into the world as the first baby born at OhioHealth Marion General Hospital for 2016. Zharia was born at 8:43 p.m. on Sunday, January 3, 2016 to Karly Griffin and Dathan Davis. Zharia weighed in at 8 pounds, 15 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. She was delivered by Tammy Underwood, […]
County Park District’s January events to include winter hikes, cleanups, and nature classes
January 5, 2016 by
Naturalist James Anderson of the Marion County Park District will host a number of free programs for the public during January 2016. Thursday, January 7: Tallgrass Trail Nature Center will be open from noon to 5pm, with a bird watching program at 4 pm. Saturday January 9: Polar Bear Hike at the Tallgrass Trail. Walk […]
PUCO to enforce underground damage prevention laws beginning January 2016
January 5, 2016 by
Enforcement of Ohio’s underground protection laws began on January 1, 2016. Commercial excavators, utility operators, designers and developers who fail to follow safe digging practices may be subject to penalties and fines. A new state law created the Underground Technical Committee (UTC) to increase public safety by ensuring that anyone excavating or operating underground facilities […]
