Attorney General Mike DeWine and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) thanked Ohio residents for properly disposing of 14.2 tons (28,466 pounds) of unwanted prescription medications during last Saturday’s drug take-back day. Locally in Marion volunteers collected 258 pounds of old medications and recycled 225 pounds of plastic and cardboard. The Marion collection continues to be […]
Creators Guild Holding Annual Art Show
May 1, 2014 by
Creators Guild will celebrate its 40th year on May 4, 2014 with their free Art Show from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at the John M. Boler Activities Center (behind the former Marion Catholic High School). Display items will include painting, quilting, sewing, knitting, crocheting, and crafts of all kinds. There will be demonstrations, door prizes, cookies […]
ACLU Requests Suspension of Ohio Executions
May 1, 2014 by
The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio has called on Gov. John Kasich to suspend all state executions through the end of next year because of “questionable procedures, drug shortages, and ongoing litigation.” In a letter sent Wednesday, ACLU of Ohio leaders urged the governor to grant clemency to Arthur Tyler, a death-row inmate scheduled […]
Governor Commutes Death Sentence of Murderer
May 1, 2014 by
Gov. John R. Kasich announced Wednesday that he has commuted the death sentence of Arthur Tyler to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The decision comes just one day after the Ohio Parole Board recommended that Tyler, the next death-row inmate scheduled for execution in Ohio, should be granted mercy because of questions […]
River Valley Staff Create Parody Videos to Encourage Students During Testing
April 30, 2014 by
As students around the state take on the Ohio Achievement Assessments this week, the staff at River Valley’s Heritage Elementary and Liberty Elementary decided to do something special…create parody videos. The staff at Heritage Elementary staff produced a parody of Pharell’s hit song “Happy” for their students. Over at Liberty Elementary, the staff created a […]
Model Train Convention Coming to Marion this Weekend
April 30, 2014 by
More than 200 model train hobbyists are scheduled to attend the 2014 Spring S Spree at the Marion County Fairgrounds Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum, May 2 – 3, 2014. This annual event attracts model train enthusiasts from many states throughout the Midwest and will be hosted by the 50-member Central Ohio S Gaugers (COSG), a model […]
Marion Grocery Designated as First “Healthy in a Hurry Corner Store”
April 30, 2014 by
A grand re-opening event is planned for Thursday, May 1, 2014 to debut JMJ Discount Food and More as the first Marion Healthy in a Hurry Corner Store. JMJ Discount Food and More, LLC is partnering with Creating Healthy Communities and Pioneering Healthier Communities Marion to identify convenient healthy food choices. During an open house […]
Johnny Steiner to Perform “DeLovely” In The May Pavilion
April 30, 2014 by
The Palace Cultural Arts Association invite you to enjoy an afternoon of song, comedy and positivity with Johnny Steiner on Sunday, May 4, 2014 at 3 p.m. Johnny will entertain audiences with his charm, talent and “DeLovely” performance featuring a number of songs from the Cole Porter songbook. Audiences can expect to hear such tunes […]
Free MMR Immunization Clinic Scheduled in Cardington
April 30, 2014 by
The Knox County Health Department has reported an outbreak of measles among residents who had recently traveled oversees on a humanitarian trip. As of April 26, 2014, there were 14 confirmed cases of measles in Knox County. In response, the Morrow County Health Department is holding a MMR immunization clinic on Wednesday, April 30, at […]
Boys & Girls Club Holding Annual 5k with New Route
April 29, 2014 by
The Boys & Girls Club of Marion County is asking everyone to “Go the Distance” for local kids and join them for their 3rd Annual 5k Run/Walk and Kid’s Fun Run on Saturday, May 17, 2014. Last year over 100 runners and walkers helped raise funds for the non-profit group and advance their efforts to […]
