Republican Women’s Club to Hear from Two Supreme Court Candidates

Two incumbent Ohio Supreme Court Justice candidates will be speaking to the Marion County Republican Women’s Club members on Tuesday, October 14, 2014. Justice Judi French, seeking a term beginning Jan.2, 2015, and Justice Sharon Kennedy, seeking an additional term beginning Jan. 1, 2015, will speak at the 11:45 a.m. luncheon held at the Harding […]

Marion Public Health to Close for Columbus Day

Marion Public Health will be closed for the Columbus Day Holiday on Monday, October 13, 2014. The closing will affect all divisions of Marion Public Health including the Administration, Vital Statistics, Environmental Health, Nursing, Emergency Preparedness, and WIC divisions. Marion Public Health is located at 181 S. Main Street. Additional information about Marion Public Health […]

Most of Ohio Hitting Near Peak Conditions for Fall Colors

Ohio’s woodlands will provide a beautiful backdrop for hikers and paddle enthusiasts this weekend as dynamic oranges and yellows will dominate landscapes with near peak fall foliage conditions being reported in most parts of the state, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). “The weekend rain and wind caused some of the early […]

Computer Repair Scams Continue to Target Ohioans

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning Ohioans to beware of computer repair scams, where callers tell consumers their computers are infected with a virus and falsely claim they will fix the problem. The warning comes at the start of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (October). The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has received more than […]

Five Nights on Campus Season Kicks Off Thursday

The Ohio State University at Marion has announced the schedule for the 2014-2015 Five Nights on Campus performing arts series.  Designed specifically for the residents of the seven-county regional service area of Ohio State Marion, the series is intended to complement the other entertainment opportunities in the area. According to C. Gary Iams, Ohio State […]

Propane Users Advised to Arrange for Winter Supplies Early

Harsh weather caused propane supply issues throughout Ohio last winter. The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO)  joins the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) in encouraging Ohio consumers to consider the following steps to proactively prepare for the coming winter heating season. Check your current propane supply. Make sure that you are aware of […]

Ohio’s Antlerless Deer Muzzleloader Hunting Season is this Weekend

The white-tailed deer antlerless muzzleloader hunting season returns to Ohio on October 11-12, 2014. Hunters checked 5,608 antlerless deer during the 2013 season. It is legal to hunt antlerless deer with a muzzleloader or bow during this two-day season. No antlered deer may be harvested regardless of hunting implement. Antlerless deer include deer without antlers […]

Sheriff’s Office Seeking Theft Suspect

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a suspect in a theft that took place Tuesday afternoon. The suspect fled the scene and managed to evade authorities after running into a corn field. On October 7, 2014 at approximately 2:26pm, an employee from a store on State Route 95 East called the sheriff’s office to […]

Harding Students and Parents to Hear from Renowned Motivational Speaker

Motivational speaker Harvey Alston will bring his message “Be the Best” to Marion Harding High School on Friday, October 10, 2014. Alston will speak to the student body in the morning. The public is then invited to a session for parents to be held noon-1 p.m. in the Harding media center. The parents’ session will […]

Auditions Coming Soon for 2014 Christmas at the Palace

Director Clare Cooke has announced that auditions for “Christmas at the Palace 2014 – Through the Eyes of a Child” will be held on Sunday, October 19, 2014 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the Marion Palace Theatre main stage. All acts and ages will be considered for this family-friendly holiday show. The production […]