Movie-goers will have the chance to see ‘Bridge of Spies’ a dramatic thriller starring two-time Oscar ® winner Tom Hanks (‘Philadelphia,’ ‘Forrest Gump’) at the historic Marion Palace Theatre on November 20, 21 and 22, 2015. Inspired by true events, this historical drama is set during the Cold War and tells the story of James […]
Another arrested in connection with shooting at Marion bar
November 19, 2015 by
The Marion Police Department announced they have arrested another person in connection with a shooting earlier this week that claimed the life of a Cleveland man at a Marion bar. Investigators said that Ortavious Hood, Jr., age 19 of Marion, was arrested for a separate shooting outside of Dinos’ Bar immediately following the homicide that […]
County Park Board changing meeting date
November 19, 2015 by
The routine monthly meeting of the Marion County Park Board that was originally scheduled for Thursday, November 19, 2015 has been rescheduled to 9 am on Monday, November 23, 2015 in the Prospect Room of the Marion County building. The meeting, as always, is open to the public.
Bills would change rules for Ohio cosmetology licensing
November 19, 2015 by
An unlikely group of state lawmakers is trying to reform state cosmetology laws they say prevent Ohioans from opening their own businesses. Companion bills in the House and Senate would make several changes to cosmetology licensing, including eliminating a “manager’s license” that requires more training and allows stylists to work on their own. Salon owners […]
New relaxed concealed carry restrictions approved by Ohio House
November 18, 2015 by
The Ohio House of Representatives on Tuesday passed legislation that would allow concealed handguns to be taken into day-care centers, public buildings, airports outside security checkpoints, and publicly accessible areas of police stations. House Bill 48, which now faces an uncertain fate in the Ohio Senate, would also give public and private universities and colleges […]
Ohio House votes to block funds to Planned Parenthood
November 18, 2015 by
The Ohio House on Tuesday advanced a bill to block state and federal dollars from reaching Planned Parenthood in response to controversial undercover videos released this summer by anti-abortion advocates. House Bill 294 would redirect state-administered grants — about $1.3 million last year — to federally qualified health centers, health departments, and other facilities that […]
Marion Young Professionals makes move to United Way
November 17, 2015 by
Marion Young Professionals (MYP) is moving, and they have found a new home with United Way of Marion County. MYP was formed in 2010 by a group of local young professionals as a means of creating opportunities to develop socially, professionally and civically while making Marion a better place to live, work and play. In […]
Ohio Attorney General launches cybersecurity awareness campaign
November 17, 2015 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced that his office is launching a cybersecurity awareness campaign to help protect Ohioans from identity theft and cyber fraud. The grant-funded program includes cybersecurity messages that will be displayed in public transit systems and made available to libraries and schools throughout Ohio. “We want to give people practical tips […]
One killed in shooting at Marion bar
November 16, 2015 by
The Marion Police Department says that a man was killed in a shooting early Monday morning at a Marion bar. A man wanted in connection to the shooting was arrested in Detroit. On November 16, 2015, at approximately 1:31 a.m., officers responded to 810 Davids Street for a report of a shooting inside Dino’s Bar. […]
NOAA says Ohio winter weather to be influenced by strong El Nino
November 16, 2015 by
Hopefully, “Polar Vortex” and “Arctic Blast” will be erased from our vocabulary this winter. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), this winter’s buzz term will be “El Niño.” El Niño is a large-scale, ocean-atmosphere climate interaction that causes a periodic warming in sea surface temperatures across the Pacific. This winter, Ohio could see warmer-than-average […]
