Marion Mayor Schertzer is announcing that in observance of the President’s Day holiday, offices in City Hall will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2015. The following departments will operate as noted below: Sanitation crews will collect garbage and recycling on Monday, February 16. Residents who normally have refuse collected on Monday are requested to […]
Two city streets closed next week for sewer repairs
February 13, 2015 by
Cummins Avenue, between East Church Street and Mt. Vernon Avenue, will be closed from 7:00am on Monday, February 16, through 5:00pm on Friday, February 20, 2015. The City Sewer Maintenance Department will be doing a repair at this location. East George Street, between North Greenwood Street and Jefferson Street, will be closed from 7:00am on […]
Romance Strings program to offer musical Valentine
February 12, 2015 by
Calling it a Valentine gift to the community, the Marion Lecture Recital Music Club’s (MLRMC) Romance Strings program will be presented on Sunday, February 15, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. at Central Christian Church, 421 Mt. Vernon Avenue. River Valley High School String Music Director Inda Lama and retired Marion City Schools music teacher Louise Vance […]
City Aquatic Center holding “One Sweet Deal” on memberships
February 12, 2015 by
Lincoln Park Family Aquatic Center is having a special event, “One Sweet Deal,” which will be held Saturday, February 14, 2015 at the Marion Municipal Airport. Family memberships will be sold that day for $199, which equals over $50 in savings. This is a one-time event with no exceptions. Memberships will be available for purchase […]
Ohio liquor sales set another record of $949 million in 2014
February 12, 2015 by
Dollar sales of spirituous liquor in Ohio reached a record level in 2014 totaling $949 million. This was an increase of 5.6 percent and exceeded last year’s total by $50 million. Ohio customers are trading up and buying more premium items, increasing dollar sales without significantly increasing consumption. Sales of premium and super premium priced […]
Meyer named new Director for Marion Board of Elections
February 11, 2015 by
The Marion County Board of Elections members have selected local resident John Meyer as the new Director. The appointment comes after former director David Little stepped down earlier this year. Meyer started his career as a field service engineering performing vibration analysis and related training for heavy industry in the late 1980s. His customers included […]
Kasich touts tax plan as best approach, legislators & educators push back on school funding
February 11, 2015 by
Gov. John Kasich went on the offensive Tuesday, pushing the tax plans in his budget proposal as a way to bolster Ohio’s economy and his plan to revamp school funding across the state as the responsible thing to do. Kasich, speaking at a gathering of presidents from Ohio’s public colleges and universities, said the tax […]
Bills planned to defund Planned Parenthood, ban Down syndrome abortions, more
February 11, 2015 by
Banning abortions after 20 weeks and for fetuses diagnosed with Down syndrome are among the bills Ohio’s largest anti-abortion organization plans to push this year. Ohio Right to Life and a handful of state lawmakers on Tuesday announced six legislative priorities, including a 20-week abortion ban. The organization counts 13 anti-abortion legislative victories in the […]
State holding public meeting in Marion to discuss planned aerial Gypsy Moth treatments
February 11, 2015 by
Areas across Ohio are slated to receive gypsy moth aerial treatments by the Ohio Department of Agriculture in early spring to slow the spread of the destructive insect. Department staff members are hosting several open houses in treatment areas, including Marion, that will offer attendees the opportunity to speak directly with those who work with […]
Cast announced for Palace production of “Funny Girl”
February 10, 2015 by
The Marion Palace Theatre will present the legendary musical “Funny Girl” featuring a cast of 11 actors led by Hannah Fuller as the witty Fanny Brice and Stuart Harris as Fanny’s husband Nick Arnstein. Joining them are Diana Dailey, Paige Filliater, Courtney Hamilton, Kris Kasotis, Matt Meade, Kevin Orth, Gregory Patterson, Jay Reid and Morgan […]
