Marion City Schools is partnering with Crawford-Marion ADAMH Board, the Marion-Crawford Prevention Programs and other agencies to launch the Prevention, not Punishment program. The program asks students to take a pledge against drug abuse and sets up a voluntary drug testing program in Marion County. The program is designed to raise awareness and promote prevention […]
Oyster 2013 Republican of the Year
February 6, 2014 by
Tom Oyster was recently named the 2013 Marion County Republican of the Year. As a member of the Marion Republican Party, Oyster serves as chairman of the candidates committee, as well as chairman of the 2nd Amendment and Sportsmen’s coalitions. He is also the county co-chairman of Governor Kasich’s re-election efforts. Oyster ran for County […]
New Round of Yoga Classes at Palace Theatre
February 6, 2014 by
The Marion Palace Theatre management has announced a new line-up of yoga classes for the spring quarter. Yoga is instructed by Helene Everson, Certified Yoga Instructor and Yoga Alliance Member. Yoga students rave about the restorative power that yoga brings to mind and body. Students learn yoga poses, meditation, stretches, relaxation, body awareness, and breathing […]
Oakley and Mock Named Great Ohioans for 2014
February 6, 2014 by
The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB) and the Capitol Square Foundation recently announced the 2014 Great Ohioans. The 2014 honorees were presented by the Capitol Square Foundation and unanimously approved by the twelve-member CSRAB. The two honorees were selected from nominations submitted by individuals and organizations throughout Ohio. The 2014 Great Ohioans are: […]
MTC Names Long Time Employee as Vice President
February 5, 2014 by
Marion Technical College (MTC) is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Dr. Vicky Wood to the position of Vice President of Academic Affairs. In this role, Dr. Wood will serve as the Chief Academic Officer responsible for all programs, curriculum and instruction, and high-level functions of the College including strategic planning and policy development. […]
Police Arrest Alleged Drug Dealer from Mississippi
February 5, 2014 by
The MARMET / METRICH Drug Task Force says they arrested a man for drug trafficking on Tuesday for the second time. On February 4th, 2014, detectives from MARMET, along with the Marion Police Department, arrested Courtney Myles, 22, as a suspected crack and heroin drug dealer. Officials say the investigation had been ongoing since Myles […]
Seckel Attends Modern Woodmen Leadership Career Institute
February 5, 2014 by
Lori Seckel of Marion, a Modern Woodmen of America Regional Director, recently attended the Modern Woodmen Leadership Career Institute, held at Modern Woodmen’s home office in Rock Island, IL. Modern Woodmen’s top managers are invited to attend the event where elite speakers teach attendees to become better leaders, improve results in their regions, and inspire […]
Elders Reminded to Take Extra Care to Prevent Falls
February 5, 2014 by
Ohio’s official groundhog meteorologist, Buckeye Chuck, may not have seen his shadow, predicting an early arrival for spring weather, but that doesn’t mean that winter is done with us just yet. Forecasters warn that the artic temperatures of January may give way to significant snowfalls and ice in February. Slippery conditions can lead to a […]
Local Talent to Star in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
February 4, 2014 by
Featuring a local cast, the Marion Palace Theatre will stage a Palace Production of internationally acclaimed musical/dance extravaganza Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat for three performances, 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 gift […]
Cooking Classes to Feature Local Celebrity Chefs – UPDATED
February 4, 2014 by
The Marion Senior Center will be offering a Celebrity Chef Cooking Class as part of their Thursday Evening Boomer Night activities. The class will feature a different celebrity chef each night, who will instruct class participants on how to prepare one of their personal favorite recipes. Each participant in the 90 minute interactive class will […]
