The BookMarks, a nonprofit group dedicated to supporting Marion Public Library, will host their next fundraiser on Saturday, February 17th at 7:00 pm. The Detectives Club Murder Mystery – “Crazy” features a local cast of library lovers who will present an interactive and hilarious mystery theater production. In addition to the entertainment, desserts and beverages […]
Marion Public Health seeks new board members
January 24, 2018 by
For those interested in making a difference in the health of our community, the Marion County District Advisory Council is currently accepting letters of interest from people who would like to serve as a member of the Marion Public Health Board. The Board of Health has fiduciary authority over the $2.5 million dollar budget and […]
This weekend at the Palace: bluegrass band “Flatt Lonesome” and family friendly flick “Ferdinand”
January 24, 2018 by
Kicking off the weekend events at Marion Palace Theatre will be the award-winning Bluegrass band Flatt Lonesome on Friday, January 26, 2018 at 8pm. In a few short years, this group has sky-rocketed to the top of the music industry, attracted thousands of dedicated fans, and collected scores of coveted music awards including the most […]
Marion’s unemployment rate jumped in December
January 24, 2018 by
Marion County’s unemployment jumped higher in December 2017 to 4.0 percent, up from 4.4 percent in November 2017. The rate remains a tick lower than a year ago when it stood at 5.0 percent. The local rate increase came from 100 more people reported as unemployed and 100 fewer people listed in the available workforce. […]
Ohio redistricting advocates oppose lawmakers’ proposed changes
January 24, 2018 by
Backers of a ballot measure to change how Ohio draws congressional districts are moving forward with little hope state lawmakers will draft a better plan. The congressional redistricting reforms proposed last week by Republican Sen. Matt Huffman would make it impossible to draw districts such as the “snake on the lake”-shaped 9th district. But critics […]
Marion mayor picked as running mate in governor’s race
January 18, 2018 by
Former state Rep. Connie Pillich announced Thursday that Marion Mayor Scott Schertzer would join her ticket as her running mate. Schertzer was a public school teacher and previously worked in the offices of then-Secretary of State Sherrod Brown and Treasurer Mary Ellen Withrow. He was elected mayor of Marion in 2007, the first Democrat elected […]
Marion crash claims the life of a Kansas man
January 17, 2018 by
Troopers from the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are currently investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at approximately 6:10 a.m. on State Route 423 north of Newmans-Cardington Road in Pleasant Township. According to the Patrol, a 2017 GMC Acadia driven by Sheri Morrow, 53, of Marion, Ohio […]
Public invited to tour the new MTC Mobile Training Lab
January 17, 2018 by
High-tech training is going on the road with Marion Technical College’s new Mobile Training Lab. Local companies and residents are invited to tour this new 40-foot educational tool on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. as a part of the Marion Chamber of Commerce’s Bagels and Business event. The new $500,000 […]
Palace Theatre presents “Mark Nizer 4D” and “The Greatest Showman” this weekend
January 17, 2018 by
The Golden Globe award-winning film “The Greatest Showman” will play at the historic Marion Palace Theatre January 19 and 20, 2018. The Palace Theatre is located at 276 W. Center Street in Marion, Ohio. “The Greatest Showman” is a bold and original musical that celebrates the birth of show business and the sense of wonder […]
Renacci drops bid for Ohio governor, jumps into race for U.S. Senate
January 17, 2018 by
Republican U.S. Rep. Jim Renacci said Thursday he will leave the Ohio governor’s race to run for U.S. Senate in an attempt to unseat incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown. In an email to supporters, Renacci confirmed Wednesday that he had met with White House officials, who asked him to run. “While my strong distaste […]
