The weather is turning warmer and for many, thoughts are turning to the many great outdoor parks, fairs and festivals that Ohio’s communities offer. The Ohio Department of Aging, through its STEADY U and HEALTHY U initiatives, urges all Ohioans to think health and safety while you enjoy the festivities. Live ‘Well Beyond 60’ with […]
Berean Baptist invites area kids to Camp Kilimanjaro
July 9, 2015 by
Berean Baptist Church of Marion invites area children to its 2015 vacation Bible school program. Camp Kilimanjaro will be presented July 12-16, 2015 at the church campus located at 131 Marion-Cardington Road. At Camp Kilimanjaro, kids will “learn to walk in God’s wisdom as they study the book of Proverbs and enjoy songs, crafts, games, […]
Campaign for redistricting reform kicks off in Ohio
July 9, 2015 by
The campaign to change the way Ohio draws its Statehouse districts will spend the next four months persuading voters to say “yes” to Issue 1 on the November ballot. Fair Districts for Ohio, which kicked off its campaign Wednesday, will be chaired by the former state representatives who led the charge last year to revise […]
“Mary Poppins” kicks off performances this weekend at Palace Theatre
July 9, 2015 by
The Marion Palace Theatre proudly kicks off the 2015-16 season with a musical production based on one of the most popular Disney movies of all time, “Mary Poppins!” Organizers say that with “a heartwarming score, spoonfuls of imagination, and a flying nanny,” the colorful world of “Mary Poppins” comes to life on the Marion Palace […]
Tours of Sandusky Plains Prairie Remnants start this Sunday
July 9, 2015 by
Two prairie tours, the first of the Claridon Prairie located five miles east of Marion, and the other of the Trella Romine Prairie Preserve near Green Camp will be conducted this year. The Claridon Tour is on Sunday, July 12, 2015 and the Trella Romine Preserve tour will be held on Sunday, July 19, 2015 […]
Marion Senior Center celebrating 50 years of service
July 8, 2015 by
The Marion Senior Center will be celebrating their 50th Anniversary with a special event hosted at the Center on Monday, July 13, 2015 at noon. The indoor event will include dinner, followed by a program, and entertainment. The public is invited to join us for this special celebration. Guests can take a trip down memory […]
Crash kills one in the City of Marion
July 8, 2015 by
Troopers from the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Davids Street near Wood Street in the City of Marion at approximately 2:35 pm on Tuesday, July 7, 2015. The Patrol says a 2010 Ford E250 van pulling a 2014 Carry-On Corporation trailer, driven by Jason […]
State tax cut will actually mean higher taxes next year for many small businesses
July 8, 2015 by
The state budget signed into law last week by Gov. John Kasich will grant state tax relief for most Ohioans, but also will trigger a one-year tax increase for many small businesses and self-employed individuals. Businesses or self-employed people making up to about $270,000 a year will pay more because of the way the budget […]
Townships, small villages to see increase in state funding
July 8, 2015 by
While local governments stand to gain $70 million more in state funding during the next two years, most cities and large villages will see a chunk of that money redirected elsewhere. The overall increase, to $782.8 million in the next two years, comes because local funding is tied to an overall jump in state revenue. […]
Blast from the Past returns to Historical Society for 15th year
July 7, 2015 by
Returning for its fifteenth summer, “Blast from the Past” will give kids ages 8-12 an opportunity to learn more about a wide variety of topics all tied to Marion history. Beginning on July 9, 2015 and continuing on each Thursday in July, a group of Marion County Historical Society volunteers work to make Heritage Hall […]
