The Marion Palace Theatre will stage the world’s longest running musical “The Fantasticks” for three performances in the Palace Theatre May Pavilion. Show dates are scheduled for Friday, August 22 and Saturday, August 23 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, August 24 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 general admission. Click Here to View Full Photo […]
OSUM to Host First Part-Time Job Fair
August 21, 2014 by
The Ohio State University at Marion Office of Career Services is in the process of preparing for the first ever part-time job fair. The job fair is slated for 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 in the Alber Student Center Gymnasium. Organizers say this two hour time frame will allow not […]
Edison Church Holding Ice Cream Social
August 21, 2014 by
The public is invited to come out and cool off with your family and friends at Canaan UMC on Saturday, August 23, 2014 where you may “Treat Yourself to God’s Word” by enjoying an ice cream sundae. From 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., organizers say you can step on in for some “Scoops of Blessings,” […]
Officials Warn Even Mild Summer can Impact Vulnerable Ohioans
August 21, 2014 by
While this summer has seen unseasonably cool temperatures, some Ohioans, particularly children, older adults and others with chronic and respiratory medical conditions are at increased risk when the mercury rises, warned the Ohio Department of Aging. Daytime high temperatures around the state are projected to be in the low seventies to mid-eighties through the rest […]
State Reports Confirmation of First Human Cases of West Nile Virus for 2014
August 21, 2014 by
Ohio’s first two human cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) in 2014 were identified Tuesday by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH). A 24-year-old female in Muskingum County and a 78-year-old female in Cuyahoga County have been hospitalized with encephalitis. Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain and is caused when someone is bitten by […]
Marion Airfoils to Show Off Radio-Controlled Flight During Open House
August 20, 2014 by
From the simulator to the airfield, you can learn to fly a radio-controlled airplane, helicopter or quad-copter on Saturday, August 23, 2014 as the Marion Airfoils host their annual open house at the club’s airfield on Herr Road from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Visitors will be able to fly on a simulator and also […]
Patrol Confirms Identity of Driver in Fatal Crash
August 20, 2014 by
Troopers from the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol have continued to investigate a fatal crash that occurred on August 2, 2014 at approximately 7:05 pm on Martel Road, north of Marseilles-Galion Road, in Marion County. The crash involved a 2004 Chevy Impala driven by Paul E. Kitts 59, of Caledonia. The Patrol […]
Marion Unemployment Rate Up in July Matching Statewide Increase
August 20, 2014 by
Ohio’s unemployment rate was 5.7 percent in July 2014, up from 5.5 percent in June 2014. The rate for Marion County matched that statewide increase. The local rate was 6.1 percent in July, up from 5.9 percent in June. The rate for Marion County is still well below a year ago when it stood at […]
New Statewide Body-Piercing Rules Start Next Month
August 20, 2014 by
Body-piercing rules that take effect next month will restrict the use of piercing guns to earlobes and forbid children from having their nipples or genitals pierced. The new state regulations are part of the first revamp of Ohio’s tattoo and piercing regulations in nearly 20 years – changes that industry officials say are needed for […]
Wild Child Conference to Focus on Empowering Parents
August 19, 2014 by
Learning to Talk the Talk: Empowering Parents in a Wild Child World is the theme for the 25th Annual Wild Child Conference being held September 9, 2014 at TRECA (100 Executive Drive in Marion). This year’s regional conference for social workers, educators, juvenile justice and health care professionals will focus on strengthening the parent-child relationship. […]
