Donald Smith has been selected as August 2015 Republican of the Month by the Marion County Republican Central and Executive Committee at its recent meeting. A Marion resident, he began to practice law in 1974 in Pennsylvania and in 1997 in Ohio. He retired from the active practice of law in 2013 after nearly 10 […]
Marion County Park District announces September schedule of events
September 1, 2015 by
The Marion County Park District is offering a slate of free programs for the general public, with the following events scheduled for September. Monday, September 7: Predator/Prey Game from 5 to 6pm at the Tallgrass Trail Nature Center. Saturday, September 12: Hike with a naturalist at the Tallgrass Trail from 9 to 11am. The nature […]
Dead body found in Bucyrus traffic stop may be connected to earlier robbery
September 1, 2015 by
Investigators believe a man found dead in Crawford County might be connected to a robbery that happened late Sunday in Strongsville. Michael Collins Jr., 34, of Lakewood, was found in the passenger seat of a 2013 Jeep Patriot just after 2 a.m. in Bucyrus. Collins was found with a gunshot wound to the head, State […]
Entries sought for Marion Popcorn Festival Fine Art Competition
August 31, 2015 by
The 2015 Marion Popcorn Festival Fine Art Judged Competition, Show and Sale is being held September 10, 11, and 12 at Marion City Hall in downtown Marion. This event is held in cooperation with the Mid-Ohio Fine Art Society, Inc. Because the show is limited to 200 pieces, those interested artists should register their work […]
YMCA offering stroke clinic for high school swimmers
August 31, 2015 by
The Marion Family YMCA will offer a Stroke Clinic for high school swimmers September 8–10, 2015 from 5:00 – 6:00 pm. This clinic will offer stroke technique for every stroke. There will be basic introduction to turns, starts and many different drills. If you have any questions, contact Debbie Sheehan, Aquatic Director at the Marion […]
Lincoln Highway to receive special Ohio license plate
August 31, 2015 by
A special license plate featuring the familiar red, white and blue Lincoln Highway logo has been awarded to The Ohio Lincoln Highway Historic Byway thanks to State Senator Clifford Hite, Findlay, who introduced the bill last year. The new plate will also include the declaration: “America’s First Coast-to-Coast Road” The new vanity plate will be […]
Local Modern Woodmen members honor “Hometown Hero”
August 28, 2015 by
Marion Palace Theatre Executive Director Bev Ford was recognized for countless hours of service to the community on August 18, 2015 by local Modern Woodmen of America members. Ford was honored through Modern Woodmen of America’s Hometown Heroes Program for unyielding dedication to preserving and promoting the historic Marion Palace Theatre. As part of this […]
State of Ohio reports the return of record amount of unclaimed funds
August 28, 2015 by
Fiscal year 2015 was another record setting year for the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Unclaimed Funds, as $76 million was returned to Ohioans. This was the second year in a row that the division topped its previous best, beating the record of $74.4 million set in fiscal year 2014. This represents a 2% […]
Marion church celebrating 50th anniversary
August 28, 2015 by
The Richland Road Church of Christ is holding a 50th anniversary celebration on Sunday, August 30, 2015 and the public is invited to participate. Events for the day include: 9:30 AM – Fellowship time with coffee & donuts 10:00 AM – Bible classes with guest speakers Jeff Rich & Dave Gladwell 11:00 AM – A […]
MTC adds seven new certificate programs to its list of offerings
August 27, 2015 by
Marion Technical College proudly announces seven new certificate programs for those looking to jump-start a career or add new skills and certifications to a resume. The new certificates take just one year or two semesters to complete. At the end, take an external certification to add to your resume while knocking out requirements for an […]
