October is Energy Awareness Month

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) wants to educate Ohioans on how to better manage their energy use. Governor John R. Kasich has recognized October as Energy Awareness Month. Throughout October, the PUCO will provide ways to reduce energy consumption and increase energy efficiency, as well as information on programs to help Ohioans having […]

Gun found in student’s bag, police say parent takes responsibility

The Marion Police Department is investigating after a handgun was found in a student’s backpack at Benjamin Harrison Elementary Wednesday afternoon. At the end of this school day, staff at Benjamin Harrison Elementary on Brightwood Drive were advised of the possible presence of a weapon inside a student’s backpack. According to police, staff members took […]

Marion Representative bows out of race for Secretary of State

Republican Dorothy Pelanda announced on Monday that she’s ending her bid to become Ohio’s next secretary of state. “As we enter the primary season, it is with a grateful heart that I recognize we must do all we can to keep our Ohio GOP family strong. Part of that process is to ensure that we […]

Trinity Lutheran hosting Oktoberfest

The community is invited to the Fall Festival and Oktoberfest Celebration on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at Trinity Lutheran Church. Come for brats & sauerkraut and all the fixings followed by s’mores and root beer floats. Dinner served from 5:00 to 7:00pm (donations only). Then enjoy the musical talents of the well known “Lisiecki Brothers” […]

Credit Union hosting free community shred day

Do you have sensitive documents sitting around the house? Marion Community Credit Union encourages you to not take a chance on your information being stolen from the trash. You are invited to bring them to their Barks Road location on Saturday, October 21, 2017 between 10am and 12pm so they can be securely destroyed by […]

Attend a FAFSA completion workshop to get help applying for grants, loans and work-study funds

College students and their families can apply for federal and state financial aid for the 2018-2019 school year beginning this month. While the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, also know known as FAFSA, process can be confusing, The Ohio State University at Marion and Marion Technical College are partnering to offer free FAFSA Completion […]

Country music icon Tracy Lawrence to perform Saturday at Marion Palace Theatre

With an impressive collection of 22 songs on the Billboard top ten charts, 18 number one singles, and over thirteen million albums sold, Tracy Lawrence, the dynamic country musician and radio host of Honky Tonkin’ with Tracy Lawrence, is one of the most recognizable voices in Country music. During his concert at the Marion Palace […]

Following over 40 years of service, Mobile Meals to close

After forty-four years serving the residents of Marion and Marion County, Mobile Meals will close at the end of October. Their last delivery will be Friday, October 27, 2017. According to Dee Mackall, Executive Director, the decision to close Mobile Meals was impacted by several factors including other meal delivery programs now available to local […]

Five injured in weekend Marion County crash

Troopers from the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating a serious injury crash that occurred on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at 1 :01 pm on State Route 98 at County Road 26 (Marseilles-Galion Road) in Marion County. The crash involved a red 1997 Ford Taurus driven by Stanley Hunt, age 28, […]

National School Bus Safety Week – “Stop on Red”

The week of October 16 through October 20, 2017, has been designated National School Bus Safety Week. This year’s theme, “Stop on Red,” reminds motorists and students about the dangers that exist outside of school buses. Troopers will increase visibility on school bus routes and school related safety zones by following or riding on school […]