Voter turnout in Tuesday’s general election may be the lowest of any gubernatorial election in Ohio history, and political scientists said Wednesday that’s not a good sign for Ohio voters or politicians. Republican incumbents handedly won Ohio’s statewide races by at least 10 points, and voter turnout was widely believed to boost what was expected […]
Turning Point Seeks Community Support for Christmas Program
November 6, 2014 by
Turning Point, the program for victims of domestic violence, is seeking support for its annual Adopt-a-Family Christmas program. Since 1986, with the help of generous community support, Turning Point has provided holiday assistance for families who have fled abusive situations. Anyone wishing to participate should contact Turning Point at (740) 382-8988 as soon as possible […]
African Children’s Choir Performing at Marion Church
November 6, 2014 by
Dayspring Wesleyan Church is inviting the community to a concert of the African Children’s Choir on Sunday, November 9, 2014. They will perform at both the 9:15am and 10:45am services. The African Children’s Choir is composed of African children aged 7 to 10 years old. The program features well-loved children’s songs, hand clapping, traditional spirituals […]
Women’s Club Home Hosting Winter Craft Fair
November 6, 2014 by
The Historic Women’s Club Home will celebrate the diverse and dynamic artistic community in Marion during their Winter Craft Fair on November 8, 2014 from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Featuring local artists and non-profit vendors, attendees will find a selection of original hand-crafted products. Entry is $1 for adults, children under 12 are free. Want to […]
Local Author Signing Books at Marion Bookstore
November 6, 2014 by
Victoria Endicott will be signing copies of her new book “Finding Grace” on Saturday, November 8, 2014 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at Hope Crossing Christian Books & Gifts. “Finding Grace” is the first of the Elliott Files Series. It explores how four young people impact the life of a therapist forever. Endicott will also have […]
Ohio House Committee Approves Common Core Repeal, Future Action is Unclear
November 6, 2014 by
A bill that would kill the Common Core standards and state tests related to them won approval from an Ohio House committee on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 and now faces a possible vote by the full House. The House Rules and Reference Committee voted along party lines, with all Republicans voting to approve House Bill […]
Latest Tallgrass Trail Extension Open for Use, Volunteers Needed to Prepare for Future
November 5, 2014 by
The newest section of the Tallgrass Trail is now open for walkers, runners, and bikers, according to the Marion County Park District. While a celebration is set for the new addition, the district is already looking towards the future. The multi-use recreational trail is quickly running of cleared space and another grant coming in 2015 […]
Early Election Results for Marion County
November 5, 2014 by
Marion County voters have once again said no to tax levies for Tri-Rivers Career Center (60.81% against) and Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities (59.4% against). The results of the 2014 General Election is not official until provisional ballots cast Tuesday are verified and the Marion County Board of Elections votes to certify. Even so, […]
Marion Man Arrested for Breaking into Home
November 5, 2014 by
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said they arrested a man on Tuesday for breaking into a residence in the same area as the suspect’s own home. On November 4, 2014 at 11:47am, the Sheriff’s Office received a report of a suspect who had been seen crawling into a window of a residence in the 1000 […]
Marion’s Congressman to Vie for Control of House Oversight Committee
November 5, 2014 by
From probing alleged abuses by the Internal Revenue Service to investigating government mistreatment of whistle blowers, few congressional panels generate as many headlines as the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. When the committee’s current chairman, California’s Darrell Issa, is term limited out of the high-profile job later this year, a pair of Ohio […]
