The inaugural President Harding Golf Outing this Sunday, April 27, 2015 at the Marion County Club, still has openings for a few golf teams. The outing, which benefits the Harding Home Presidential Site, is a tribute to President Warren Harding and his love of the game. “President Harding took up golf later in life – […]
Palace Theatre invites you to spend a day at Disney
April 22, 2015 by
The Palace Cultural Arts Association, along with show sponsors Central Ohio Farmers Co-op and Morral Companies, are pleased to present a show which appeals to “mousekateers” ages 2 to 102. A Day at Disney* with Sara Grote will take place at the Marion Palace Theatre May Pavilion on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. […]
Ruth honored for sales achievement
April 22, 2015 by
Roger L. Ruth, Marion, Ohio, a representative of Modern Woodmen of America, has been named to Modern Woodmen’s President’s Cabinet. This distinction recognizes Ruth’s high achievement in life insurance sales and ranking among the organization’s top representatives nationwide. The local Modern Woodmen office is located at 137 Sargent Street, Suite 100 in Marion. Contact Ruth […]
PUCO encourages safety at rail crossings
April 22, 2015 by
Every three hours, a person or vehicle is hit by a train in the United States. Many crashes at railroad crossings occur because motorists fail to stop at the crossing, drive around the gates or stop/stall on the tracks. The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) is encouraging you to practice caution when traveling over […]
West Side Neighborhoods holding spring cleanup this weekend
April 21, 2015 by
The Westside Neighborhoods Association will be having their annual Spring Clean-Up this Friday through Sunday, April 24-26, 2015. Dumpsters will be placed at Roosevelt Park, Glenwood Park and at the corner of Bennett Street and Uncapher Ave. Organizers ask that you do not dispose of any hazardous materials such as batteries, tires, electronics, any chemicals […]
Marion City Schools Board extends superintendent’s contract by five years
April 21, 2015 by
The Marion City Schools Board of Education granted a five-year contract extension to Superintendent Gary Barber at Monday’s board meeting. The extension, from Aug. 1, 2016, to July 31, 2021, is the longest that the board can extend his contract under state law. The board hired Barber in 2013 to succeed James Barney. Barber’s current […]
Two arrested for drug charges in Marion
April 21, 2015 by
On April 20, 2015 around 5:30 p.m., MARMET detectives, with the assistance of deputies from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and officers from the Marion Police Department, executed a search warrant in the 1900 block of Marion-Mt. Gilead Road. Officials said the search warrant led to the discovery of drugs and cash as well as […]
New State budget headed to full House for vote
April 21, 2015 by
An Ohio House committee on Monday approved a two-year, $72 billion budget plan after boosting funding for school districts, removing anti-union education measures, and adding cash for absentee ballot mailers. Before sending the budget to the House floor on a party-line vote, the House Finance Committee directed another $101 million to school districts to offset […]
Marion Harding student among winners of statewide MLK oratorical contest
April 20, 2015 by
Ohio students inspired by the lessons and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. presented original speeches on his teachings during the 16th Annual Statewide MLK Oratorical Contest held last week in Columbus. Twenty-two regional contest winners from grades kindergarten through 12 spoke before family, friends and judges at the King Arts Complex. Speakers were […]
Marion retirement community awarded for service by parent company
April 20, 2015 by
Primrose Retirement Communities, L.L.C. has named Primrose of Marion as one of its Retirement Communities of the Year. The announcement was made on April 15th, during the company’s annual Leadership Conference in San Diego, CA. “The Marion Primrose has continued to be one of our best performing communities,” said Primrose Retirement Communities President BJ Schaefbauer. […]
