Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has warned Cleveland Cavaliers fans to beware of phony offers for tickets to see the Cavs face the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals Thursday in Cleveland. “A chance to see the Cavs play in the NBA Finals is one of the hottest tickets in Cleveland right now, and […]
First lady gowns featured in new exhibit at Kuhn Gallery
June 9, 2015 by
As their husbands took office, what generated excitement in the society pages often was not the content of the new president’s speech as much as the gown the new first lady wore to the inauguration. As part of the 2015 Warren G. Harding Symposium, The Ohio State University at Marion is hosting an exhibition of […]
Palace Theatre holding new volunteer orientation on Saturday
June 9, 2015 by
Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 10:00 am in the Palace Theatre, Palace volunteer advisory committee members will meet with potential Palace volunteers during an orientation session. The Palace hopes to build a volunteer corps with people ranging from juniors in high school to retirees that wish to give back to the community. The volunteers are […]
Women’s Club Home hosting Ladies Tea with Mary Ellen Withrow
June 8, 2015 by
The Historic Women’s Club Home will host Ladies Tea with Mary Ellen Withrow on Thursday, June 11, 2015 from 6-8 p.m. The topic will be “A Day in Washington”, the politics, protocol and parties she was part of during her tenure as Secretary of the Treasury under President Bill Clinton from March 1, 1994 to […]
With big differences expected, state lawmakers running out of time to pass new budget
June 8, 2015 by
Ohio lawmakers are increasingly under the gun to pass a state budget before state government funding runs out at the end of the month. Few, if any, are worried that a new two-year budget won’t be in place by June 30, when the current budget expires. But legislators are leaving themselves little time to resolve […]
Ohio State University trustees vote to freeze tuition, room and board
June 8, 2015 by
The Ohio State University Board of Trustees has adopted the affordability initiative proposed last month by President Michael V. Drake and instituted a comprehensive freeze on costs for in-state students. In addition, Drake announced the launch of a $15 million affordability initiative that will provide need-based grants to thousands of Ohio State undergraduates. Under the […]
Local cast announced for “Mary Poppins” at the Marion Palace Theatre
June 5, 2015 by
The Marion Palace Theatre kicks off the 2015-16 season with a musical production based on one of the most popular Disney movies of all time, “Mary Poppins!” With a heartwarming score, spoonfuls of imagination, and a flying nanny, the colorful world of “Mary Poppins” comes to life on the Marion Palace Theatre stage July 11-July […]
Pleasant student chosen for Attorney General’s Teen Ambassador Board
June 5, 2015 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced the members of his office’s 2015-2016 Teen Ambassador Board, which includes a student from Pleasant High School. The board is open to high school juniors and seniors who serve for one year, advising the office on issues relating to teens and working with their peers to develop solutions. “This […]
Two men arrested for “firebombing” two Marion homes
June 5, 2015 by
The Marion Police Department, with assistance from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, said Thursday they had made two arrests in connection with two incidents on Sunday where homes were shot at and firebombs were thrown. On May 31, 2015 at 6:12am, officers from the Marion Police Department responded to 412 East Farming Street for a […]
Marion Public Library launching 2015 summer reading program
June 5, 2015 by
Marion Public Library will host their annual Summer Reading Celebration from 10AM-3PM on Saturday, June 6, 2015 which is the official kickoff for summer programming at the Library. A day of games, events, and live music is planned and kids will be able to sign up for Summer Reading Club, an annual program that encourages […]
