Effective July 1, 2013, the current fee for late renewal of motor vehicle registration will be reduced from $20 to $10. In addition, the previous 7-day grace period associated with the fee has been extended to 30 days. The BMV asks drivers to keep in mind that it is still illegal to operate a motor […]
Sixth Baguette Run for Turning Point Called “Huge Success”
June 28, 2013 by
The sixth annual Baguette 5K Run/Walk sponsored by Panera Bread for Turning Point had 285 finishing participants last Saturday, making it the largest 5K event in the area. Starting the runners was Mayor Scott Schertzer and greeting them as they finished was Bob Nunnally, of Channel 4’s Storm Team. The over-all winner of the event […]
Dates Set for Popcorn Festival Pageants and Information Meetings
June 28, 2013 by
The Marion Popcorn Festival will again be having a full slate of pageant opportunities for all age groups, newborn to 100 or more. The Wee Pop and Little Wee Pop pageants are set to be held on Saturday, August 3, at Harding High School. There will be an informational meeting for parents interested in entering […]
City of Marion Holding Monthly Curbside Yard Waste Collection
June 28, 2013 by
As a reminder to all City of Marion residents, yard waste collection at curbside for the month of July will occur during the week of July 1 – 5, 2013. Grass clippings will not be picked up at the curbside. Branches must be bundled and cut in lengths no longer than 5 feet. Curbside pick […]
Over Two Dozen Cats and Dogs Available at Marion Humane Society
June 28, 2013 by
The Marion Area Humane Society has many dogs and cats available for adoption. You can visit www.MahsPets.org to view photos and other information or stop by the shelter located at 2264 Richland Road (740-389-6548), from 1 to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Dogs Jr. – Beagle/Shepherd mix. Young male with […]
State Budget Heads to Governor for Signature
June 28, 2013 by
The fate of Ohio’s next two-year budget is now up to Gov. John Kasich. The House and Senate each voted Thursday to send to the governor a final version of House Bill 59 that includes a sales tax boost, an income tax cut and a trio of contentious anti-abortion provisions that have become a focal […]
Police Arrest Prescription Drug Dealer
June 27, 2013 by
The MARMET / METRICH Drug Task Force said they arrested a prescription drug dealers on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 after serving a search warrant. Officials say the search warrant was issued after “great proactive police work” by MARMET detectives. At about 3:00pm, the Task Force, along with the assistance of the Marion Police Department and […]
River Valley Class of 1993 Holding Class Reunion
June 27, 2013 by
The River Valley High School Class of 1993 will hold their 20-Year Class Reunion on Saturday, July 6, 2013 at BlueFusion in Marion. For details and updates, you can RSVP on Facebook (RVHS Class of 1993 Group) or contact Sheila (Collins) Plant at [email protected].
“The Great Gatsby” Film To Play At The Marion Palace Theatre
June 27, 2013 by
The Marion Palace Theatre will show the film adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Long Island-set novel, “The Great Gatsby” on June 28, 29 and 30. “The Great Gatsby” follows midwesterner Nick Carraway as he comes to New York City in the spring of 1922, an era of loosening morals, glittering jazz and bootleg kings. Nick […]
Group Continues Push Towards Overturning Ohio Gay Marriage Ban
June 27, 2013 by
An initiative that would overturn Ohio’s ban on same-sex marriages will be on the November ballot in 2014, according to advocacy group FreedomOhio. Shortly after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the federal Defense of Marriage Act and cleared the way for same-sex marriage in California, FreedomOhio said it would go ahead with its long-gestating […]
