On Saturday, August 8, 2015 at approximately 3:30am, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office investigated a robbery and assault that took place in the area of Campbell Road at Marion-Green Camp Road. Officials said the victim had non-life threatening injuries and was transported to the hospital. The suspects were tracked to a residence in the 900 […]
Dunn, Voll join board of Marion Community Foundation
August 7, 2015 by
Two new members have been welcomed to the Marion Community Foundation Board of Directors, announced president and CEO Dean L. Jacob. The new board members include Jeremy Dunn and Fran Voll. These new members bring the board to its full complement of 15 members. Jeremy Dunn, a Marion native, graduated from Pleasant High School in […]
Local Red Cross has AmeriCorps openings
August 7, 2015 by
The American Red Cross has AmeriCorps openings in the Marion area. AmeriCorps service opportunities offer practical, real life experiences for individuals looking to engage in public service while meeting the critical needs of the Red Cross. Team members will participate in disaster response and preparedness activities, community disaster education, volunteer recruitment and outreach to members […]
Palace Theatre showing “Inside Out” this weekend
August 7, 2015 by
Marion Palace Theatre management is thrilled to bring the Pixar animated film “Inside Out” to the big screen on August 7, 8 and 9, 2015. The movie “Inside Out” is an adventure comedy, which invites movie-goers to meet the little voices inside your head. Pixar provides the following synopsis of the film: Growing up can […]
Marion Visitors Bureau celebrating 30 years with open house
August 5, 2015 by
The Marion Area Convention and Visitor’s Bureau has been in the business of marketing Marion as a destination for the past 30 years. The Marion Area CVB existence started with a resolution by the Board of Marion County Commissioners on November 20, 1984 to commence collecting bed tax on January 1, 1985. The bed tax […]
Ohio lawmakers propose drug testing some welfare recipients, Crawford County volunteers for pilot
August 5, 2015 by
Two Republican state lawmakers are reviving a plan to drug test welfare recipients to ensure taxpayer money is going to families who need help and not drug dealers. Reps. Ron Maag of Salem Township and Tim Schaffer of Lancaster said Tuesday they will introduce a bill establishing a pilot program in three counties and appropriating […]
Governor Kasich invited to first Republican debate in Cleveland
August 5, 2015 by
Turns out that John Kasich is ready for prime time. Ohio’s governor has claimed a spot on stage in Cleveland for Thursday night’s Republican presidential debate, Fox News Channel announced Tuesday. The debate will be the first of the cycle for the crowded GOP field’s top contenders. Kasich, who declared his candidacy only two weeks […]
‘The Real Boardwalk Empire’ reveals shadowy stories of Harding administration
August 4, 2015 by
Remember the hit HBO series Boardwalk Empire? Some of the main characters were plucked from the administration of President Warren G. Harding, but what was truth and what was fiction? Harding Home Presidential Site researcher Jon Andersen will lead a program about some of those shady people in “The Real Boardwalk Empire” at 7 p.m. […]
Marion Republican making plans for annual Hog Roast and Auction
August 4, 2015 by
Items for the Marion County Republican Party’s annual Hog Roast and Auction are being accepted now, according to Marden Watts, auction chairman. The event to be held Thursday, August 13th at 5:30 at All-Occasions Catering, 6989 Waldo-Delaware Rd., Waldo, will feature an array of items available through silent and verbal bidding. There will be tickets […]
150 vehicles, including BMW and Escalade, to be featured at upcoming vehicle auction
August 4, 2015 by
Several sport utility vehicles, including a 2005 BMW X3 and 2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV, are among approximately 150 vehicles up for bid at the next State Surplus Vehicle Auction on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015. The auction will be held at the Ohio Department of Administrative Services, General Services Division headquarters, 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The […]
