John Engle, MD, MSHA, has joined OhioHealth Primary Care Physicians and is now accepting patients. He will be replacing Dr. Timothy Garner’s family medicine practice at 241 Executive Drive, Marion. Dr. Garner retired from OhioHealth Marion in September of this year. “I am both pleased and excited to be returning to the OhioHealth family. My […]
Engle joins OhioHealth Primary Care Physicians, accepting family medicine patients
December 18, 2015 by
Ohio bird exhibition ban lifted, officials urge caution to prevent bird flu outbreak
December 18, 2015 by
With no confirmed cases in Ohio and no immediate threat of a Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (avian flu) outbreak, Ohio Agriculture Director David T. Daniels and State Veterinarian Dr. Tony Forshey have rescinded the order prohibiting bird shows in Ohio. Officials urge poultry and bird owners, however, to remain vigilant and cautious in order to […]
Patrol asking for public’s input with online survey
December 18, 2015 by
During the next month, the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is conducting an online survey to assess citizen attitudes and opinions of the agency. The 2015 Citizen Survey is anonymous and takes approximately five minutes to complete. The survey is designed to be used as a platform for organizational learning, asking specific questions related to […]
Marion Palace Theatre to show the true story of ‘The 33’
December 17, 2015 by
Movie-goers will have the chance to see ‘The 33,’ a dramatic thriller based on the real-life event, at the historic Marion Palace Theatre on December 18, 19 and 20, 2015. In 2010, the eyes of the world turned to Chile, where 33 miners had been buried alive by the catastrophic explosion and collapse of a […]
Shoup set to retire as City’s Service Director
December 16, 2015 by
Mayor Scott Schertzer has announced the retirement of Jay Shoup, Director of Public Service for the City of Marion, effective December 31, 2015. During his tenure with the City of Marion, Shoup oversaw the operation of the City’s Airport, Engineering, Maintenance, Sanitation, Streets, Transit, Utility Billing, and Water Pollution Control Departments. He has also served […]
Dowler name Republican of the Month for November
December 16, 2015 by
Selected as November Republican of the Month is Marilyn Dowler by the Marion County Republican Central and Executive Committee. Her college studies were in elementary education and music at St. Olaf College in N. Field, Minnesota and Macalester College in St. Paul. She began substitute teaching when first arriving in Marion. Prior to that, she […]
Ohioans can take advantage of seasonal hold for cable services
December 16, 2015 by
Are you headed to visit loved ones for the holiday season or spending the winter months where it’s warm? If so, the Department of Commerce’s Video Service Authorization section wants you to know that you may be eligible for a seasonal hold on your cable, internet and phone services. This hold will drop your bill […]
Marion campus switch outdoor lighting to LED
December 15, 2015 by
Ohio State Marion and Marion Technical College students are now benefiting from commercially available light emitting diode (LED) technology that more evenly and efficiently lights parking lots and walkways on campus. According to Marion Campus Superintendent of Facility Maintenance and Security Ron Turner, this initiative is being incorporated across campus because the lighting not only […]
Tickets selling quickly for AM/FM concert at Palace’s May Pavilion
December 15, 2015 by
Playing a mix of blues, rock and country music will be the local band AM/FM. You can join this group of musicians for a “relaxing night of good music and good company” in the Palace Theatre May Pavilion on Friday, January 15, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. The five friends and band mates in AM/FM include […]
Federal judge blocks Ohio action against Planned Parenthood over fetal remains
December 15, 2015 by
A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked Ohio officials from taking legal action against Planned Parenthood to enforce fetal tissue disposal rules, and Republican state lawmakers proposed new regulations for such disposal. The actions at the Ohio Statehouse and Columbus federal court comes after state Attorney General Mike DeWine’s investigation into Planned Parenthood facilities. DeWine’s […]
