The 2013 Marion Popcorn Festival 5K Run is being held on September 7, 2013. This event is open to both runners and walkers and is TAC Certified. The race kicks off at 9:30 a.m. Pre-registration cost is $17.00 until September 4th. Registration forms received after September 4th and up until race day will be $20.00 […]
Visitors to Get Up Close Look at Radio Control Flight
August 20, 2013 by
The computer world of drone flight will meet the reality of real world radio control flight this Saturday, August 24, 2013 as the Marion Airfoils host their annual open house at the club’s airfield on Herr Road from 10:00am to 3:00pm. If you’ve ever flown a simulator and wanted to know what it would be […]
Marion Unemployment Rate Down a Tick in July
August 20, 2013 by
The unemployment rate for Marion County dropped one tick in July, 2013 to 7.9 percent, down from 8.0 percent in June. That keeps the rate slightly below the level it was a year ago when it stood at 8.1 percent in July 2012. However, the rate decrease was not due to an increase in local […]
OSU Welcomes Students to New Year at Marion, Columbus Campuses
August 20, 2013 by
Ohio State University is welcoming thousands of new and returning students to campus as the new academic year gets underway this week. The university says the incoming freshman class is the largest ever. That increase in the freshman class extends to the local campus. According to Director of Enrollment Management Matt Moreau, Ohio State Marion […]
College Students Warned to Look Out For Drugged Drinks
August 20, 2013 by
Students from our state and across the country will begin migrating to Ohio’s colleges and universities this week. Before students settle in on campus, agents with the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Ohio Investigative Unit (OIU) want students to be on the lookout for drugged drinks. Drugging drinks or participating in excessive alcohol consumption are […]
Vaughn Crowned 2013 Miss Teen Popcorn
August 19, 2013 by
Moira Vaughn captured the 2013 Miss Teen Popcorn title Saturday evening in festivities at River Valley High School. “I can’t believe it,” said the newly crowned Vaughn. “This was my first year … I only got interested because my wonderful friend Hanah Reiff was on the court last year and took me with her to […]
Brumfield Named 2013 Miss Teeny Pop
August 19, 2013 by
Melanie Brumfield was chosen Miss Teeny Pop 2013 Saturday during competition at River Valley High School. The 9-year also won overall commercial, as well as her age group in formalwear and talent. The Heritage Elementary 4th grader said she was “amazed” and “surprised” to win. “My Mom was Ms. Marion Popcorn Festival last year,” said […]
Statewide Unemployment Rate Flat in July
August 19, 2013 by
Ohio’s unemployment rate was 7.2 percent in July 2013, unchanged from June, according to data released this morning by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS). Ohio’s nonfarm wage and salary employment increased 5,300 over the month, from a revised 5,205,600 in June to 5,210,900 in July. The number of workers unemployed in […]
Patrol Reminds Drivers to Watch for Stopped School Busses
August 19, 2013 by
Summer break is ending for Ohio students and for many the journey to and from school will require trips on a school bus. That is why the Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to pay attention and be alert for stopped school busses. “Although drivers of all vehicles are required to stop for a […]
As School Begins, Ohio AG Warns of Financial Scams
August 19, 2013 by
As families prepare for the new school year, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning consumers to beware of financial scams, including phony grant offers. Dozens of Ohioans have reported losing hundreds of dollars to grant scams in the past year. “It’s a busy time of year for many families, and it’s important not to […]
