State lawmakers gave final approval Wednesday to legislation that would allow outdoor alcohol consumption in areas such as Cleveland’s East Fourth Street. House Bill 47, which easily cleared a final Ohio House vote, would allow the more than 60 Ohio cities with a population greater than 35,000 people to create “outdoor refreshment areas” that are […]
Ohio Statehouse honors 150 years since Lincoln lay in state
April 30, 2015 by
One-hundred and fifty years ago, more than 2 percent of the state’s population walked through the Statehouse Rotunda to view their fallen president. From 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on April 29, 1865, Abraham Lincoln, the “savior of the Union,” lay in state in the Rotunda. During the viewing, an estimated 50,000 Ohioans passed through […]
Marion Genealogy Society honors new “First Family” members, learns about the Steamship Sultana
April 29, 2015 by
The Marion Area Genealogy Society held their annual First Families/Civil War Banquet on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at the Prospect Street Methodist Church. After a brief business meeting, guest speaker Fred Malone, of the Marion County Historical Society, gave a presentation on the Steamship Sultana. In addition, two members were honored for being descended from […]
Marion Public Health service provides wider availability to birth records
April 29, 2015 by
Marion Public Health is participating in a State-wide service for individuals wishing to purchase a certified copy of an Ohio birth record. Local registrar offices throughout the state now have access to issue an Ohio birth record regardless of the county where the birth occurred. “This helps to streamline birth record requests across the state […]
Police say teen injured during home invasion
April 29, 2015 by
The Marion Police Department said that a teen was injured on Tuesday afternoon when two suspects forced their way into his home on Swiss Drive. On 4-28-15 at about 12:30am, officers responded to that home in the 500 block of Swiss Drive for a reported home invasion. Officers said they found the 16-year-old resident and […]
American Idol finalist Casey Abrams to perform at the Marion Palace Theatre
April 28, 2015 by
The Palace Cultural Arts Association will present Casey Abrams at the historic Marion Palace Theatre located in downtown Marion, Ohio on Saturday, May 2. 2015 at 8:00 p.m. Abrams, a season 10 stand-out finalist, impressed American Idol audiences each week with his spirited personality and his mastery of instruments – most notably, the stand-up bass. […]
Marion Marauderz hosting roller derby tryouts
April 28, 2015 by
Tired of the gym? Want a challenge? Want camaraderie and fun? The Marion Marauderz are inviting you to try out for their women’s flat track roller derby team. The tryouts are set for Tuesday, April 28, 2015 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm. The $5 tryout fee will get you padded up and skates on. Don’t know […]
Marion Senator chosen for training program on advancing political career
April 28, 2015 by
Two Ohio Republican legislators, including Marion’s Senator, have been picked by a national GOP organization for a yearlong training program on how to advance their political careers. State Sen. David Burke of Marysville, who represents Marion County, and state Rep. Sarah LaTourette of Geauga County were named to GOPAC’s 2015 Class of Emerging Leaders, the […]
Ohio Attorney General offers charitable giving tips following earthquake in Nepal
April 28, 2015 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has offered charitable giving tips in the wake of the Nepal earthquake that has killed thousands. “Our hearts go out to all those affected by the tragic earthquake in Nepal,” Attorney General DeWine said. “We encourage Ohioans to give generously to help the victims, while also taking steps to avoid […]
MTC committee revises plan in search for new president
April 27, 2015 by
Marion Technical College (MTC) Board of Trustees elects to take a thoughtful pause to consider the next steps in the search for a new president. After an extensive nationwide search, one of the top two finalists accepted a position at another community college. “A top candidate withdrew because he was offered another presidency,” said Rex […]
