The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is alerting the public and area businesses about a potential telephone scam. An unknown suspect is contacting area businesses and claiming that they are from the “Marion Department of Water.” The caller informs the business that their water bill has not been paid and their water service will immediately be […]
Registration open for Miss and Ms. Popcorn Scholarship Pageants
April 27, 2015 by
The 2015 Marion Popcorn Festival Miss Marion Popcorn Scholarship Pageant and Ms. Marion Popcorn will be held Saturday, August 1, 2015 at River Valley High School, 4280 Marion-Mt. Gilead Road, Caledonia, OH. The Miss Marion Popcorn Scholarship Pageant is open to young women who have graduated high school and will be no older than 24 […]
Local leaders ready to “Speed Date” area residents
April 24, 2015 by
To be successful, Marion’s first Speed Date Your Local Leaders event on April 30, 2015 will need about 80 community residents to show up and sit at the 16 tables set up for the 16 local leaders who have accepted an invitation to participate. League of Women Voters Marion, together with co-sponsor The Marion Star, […]
Police arrest teen for allegedly starting fire that injured firefighter
April 24, 2015 by
The Marion Police Department said they have arrested a teenager for starting a fire this week. On April 23, 2015, the Ohio State Fire Marshall’s Office with the assistance of Marion Police Department and the Marion City Fire Department began the investigation into the fire which occurred in the 140 block of North Vine Street. […]
Marion Palace Theatre looking to complete final push to restore its marquee
April 24, 2015 by
During a recent press conference held at the historic Marion Palace Theatre the Palace Cultural Arts Association (PCAA) released updated information regarding the theatre’s $1.8 million restoration project. Scott Hoffman, Palace board member and chair of the Palace Cultural Arts Association fundraising committee reported the fundraising committee has collected approximately $1.4 million of the funds. […]
Environmental Law Enforcement Training Workshop available in Marion
April 24, 2015 by
Keep Ohio Beautiful announces it’s partnering with Keep Marion County Beautiful and DKMM Solid Waste District to host a FREE Environmental Law Enforcement Workshop on Friday, May 1, 2015. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the The Ohio State University at Marion, Guthery Room in Maynard Hall at 1461 […]
Student group planning Choose Life Suicide Awareness 5K
April 23, 2015 by
A “Choose Life Suicide Awareness” 5K Walk/Run will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 9:00 AM at Harding High School. The cost to participate is $5, which can be paid at registration. All proceeds will benefit health programing through the United Way of Marion County. Local organizations and businesses will have wellness booths […]
Free seminar to discuss the warning signs of Alzheimer Disease
April 23, 2015 by
Memory changes may occur as you grow older, but is memory loss a typical part of aging, or is it symptom of dementia? It may be part of both. On Thursday, May 7, 2015, Ronnie Henson, LISW and Certified Dementia Practitioner, will give a presentation on “The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer Disease.” Henson, a […]
Kasich administration rips Ohio House budget plan
April 23, 2015 by
Gov. John Kasich’s administration took a swing at the budget plan passed by his fellow Republicans on Wednesday, claiming the $131.6 billion proposal threatens Ohio’s economic recovery. “Their spending increases and rosy budget projections threaten the progress Ohio has made in the past four years, and the rejection of tax reform is a missed opportunity […]
ODNR encourages boaters to “Spring Aboard” and get required training early
April 23, 2015 by
This week, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) encourage boaters to Spring Aboard by enrolling in a boating education course. Many course providers offer incentives or course discounts for students who enroll in or complete a course during the Spring Aboard campaign. “We are […]
