Marion Technical College has named 153 full-time students to its Spring Term dean’s list. In order to qualify for the scholastic honor, a student must earn at least 3.5 out of a possible 4.0 academic average for the term and be enrolled at MTC as a full-time student. Marion Technical College also named 271 part-time […]
Patrol arrested 690 for OVI statewide over July Fourth weekend
July 7, 2015 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol said they made 690 arrests for impaired driving and 391 for drug-related charges over the 2015 Fourth of July holiday period, which began Thursday, July 2 and ended Sunday, July 5. Seven people lost their lives in a total of six traffic crashes during the four-day reporting period. The Patrol […]
Informational meeting set for Popcorn Festival pageants
July 6, 2015 by
The Marion Popcorn Festival will again be having a full slate of pageant opportunities for all age groups, newborn to 100 or more. If you are interested in taking part in any of the pageants, there will be an informational meeting for parents and participants at bluefusion located in the Plaza Shopping Center on Route […]
Marion police investigating theft of large coin collection
July 6, 2015 by
The Marion Police Department and Marion County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a burglary where a large amount of silver coins, gold coins, and silver bars where stolen. The theft occurred between June 22 and June 30, 2015. Last week officers from the Marion City Police Department, Marion County Sheriff’s Office, and MARMET Drug Task Force […]
PUCO encourages safe summer driving practices
July 6, 2015 by
During the summer season, Ohio’s highways are heavily relied upon as travelers visit family and friends. Ohio ranks fifth in the most highly traveled states in the country. As more motorists share the road with commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) offers these safe driving tips to help ensure safe […]
Registration deadline nears for “Set The Stage” Summer Camps at Palace Theatre
July 2, 2015 by
Registration deadline nears for “Set the Stage” Theatre Camps at the historic Marion Palace Theatre located in downtown Marion, Ohio. These week-long summer day camps offer youth ages 6 through 14 the opportunity to become involved in the arts. Registration deadline is one week before camp begins. Spaces are filling quickly and at the time […]
Registrations open for local SkyBall League
July 2, 2015 by
Richland Road Church of Christ Skyball League began accepting registrations on Wednesday, July 1, 2015. You can register online or pick up a form at the church office. The cost is $10 which includes a T-Shirt. SkyBall is similar to whiffleball, but instead of using a whiffleball, you use a skyball that can travel 250 […]
Marion-Williamsport Road to close over US 23 for three months
July 2, 2015 by
The Ohio Department of Transportation said that starting at 7:00am on Monday, July 6, 2015, Marion-Williamsport Road will close in both directions over US 23 for three months for bridge replacement. They said that all ramps at US 23 will remain open. The posted detours will be: westbound traffic is US 23 north to SR […]
OSHP and ODOT to display total traffic deaths on digital message boards
July 2, 2015 by
As of the last week of June, Ohio has recorded 496 traffic deaths, 77 more deaths in 2015 than at the same time a year ago. This increase of over 18 percent has inspired the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) and the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to join forces with a new initiative utilizing […]
State selects AIR to replace ousted PARCC tests
July 2, 2015 by
The state has moved quickly to replace PARCC as its Common Core test provider and will have the American Institutes of Research (AIR) give Ohio’s math and English tests next year, along with the science and social studies tests AIR already gave this past year. Gov. John Kasich signed legislation Monday night banning use of […]
