The Marion Police Department says they have arrested the final suspect wanted locally in the federal indictments handed down Wednesday. Officials reported that after a short foot pursuit on the south side of Marion late Wednesday night, Darrell Todd Jacobs was arrested and taken to the Multi-County Correctional Center. Jacobs will be transferred to Toledo, […]
19 Indicted on Federal Charges for Interstate Drug Trafficking
February 20, 2014 by
The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio announced Wednesday the unsealing of a 72-count indictment against 19 individuals for operating an interstate drug trafficking ring selling narcotics in the Marion area. The lengthy indictment details alleged two-year conspiracy in which heroin, crack cocaine, Percocet, Ritalin, Xanax, and Vicodin were brought from Detroit and […]
Insurance Tips Offered Ahead of Expected Flooding
February 20, 2014 by
Following several weeks of heavy snow with little thawing thanks to bitter cold temperatures, Lieutenant Governor and Insurance Director Mary Taylor is offering information and tips for Ohioans as warmer temperatures and rain increase the risk for flooding across Ohio. “After several snowstorms and little to no thawing because of the bitter cold, this week’s […]
Ohio House Approves Waiving Two Calamity Days, Adds Teacher Development Days
February 20, 2014 by
The Ohio House passed on Wednesday a bill to give schools two additional calamity days and two teacher professional development days, a response to winter weather causing Ohio school districts to exhaust the five calamity days allowed by law. Schools don’t have to make up five school days canceled due to hazardous weather, disease epidemics […]
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Opens This Weekend
February 19, 2014 by
The Marion Palace Theatre will stage a Palace Production of internationally acclaimed musical/dance extravaganza Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat for three performances. Show dates are scheduled for February 21, 22, 23, 2014. The musical is a retelling of the biblical story of Joseph. Joseph, blessed with dream-reading abilities, receives a rainbow-colored coat as a […]
New Round of Swimming Lessons Kicking Off at the YMCA
February 19, 2014 by
The Marion Family YMCA will be offering a variety of swim lessons programming for the Winter II and Spring I sessions. The sessions begin Monday, February 24, 2014 with the spring session immediately following. Learning to swim at the YMCA is more than just stroke development. The Y says trained, certified, professional staff gives each […]
Candidate Night at Marion Voices of Liberty Meeting
February 19, 2014 by
The Marion Voices of Liberty will hold a Candidate Night on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 7:00pm. The meeting will be held at the Marion CANDO/Chamber building, 205 West Center Street. The race for the Ohio House District 86 will be featured. Incumbent Dorothy Pelanda and challenger Dan Fogt have been invited to appear. The […]
Ohio House to Vote on Adding Calamity Days, Senate May Stall Plan
February 19, 2014 by
The Ohio House of Representatives plans to vote — again — on a plan to excuse schools from rescheduling up to four days of classes cancelled due to extreme winter weather. House Republicans delayed a vote last week because of concerns about the state paying for days when school wasn’t in session. The bill is […]
Poll: Governor’s Race Tightening
February 19, 2014 by
Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald continues to narrow the gap in his probable November match with Ohio Gov. John Kasich, a new poll shows. Quinnipiac University, in survey results released Wednesday morning, found the Republican incumbent leading his likely Democratic challenger, 43 percent to 38 percent The survey did not offer Charlie Earl as a […]
KidsFest to Include Ronald McDonald, Zoo Animals, and More
February 18, 2014 by
Ronald McDonald, Bounce Houses and over 35 activity booths highlight the 15th annual Kidsfest, which returns to the Marion Centre on Saturday, February 22, 2014. The annual KidsFest consists of mostly free activities, games, prizes, entertainment, and more, all aimed at toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary aged children. Performers will entertain on two stages this year. […]
