State Representative Dorothy Pelanda (R-Marysville), who represents part of Marion, says she applauds the Ohio House of Representatives’ passage of Substitute House Bill 116, which pertains to the capture of animals using tranquilizers and makes changes to laws governing animal euthanasia. Sub. H.B. 116 allows county dog wardens to utilize a tranquilizer gun to capture […]
Marion Community Foundation Launches Search for New Leader
June 14, 2013 by
Marion Community Foundation has begun its search for a new president/CEO in earnest. Brad Bebout, who has served the organization since 2000, recently announced his intent to retire in December 2013. The Foundation’s Succession Committee, an ad hoc committee of the organization’s Board of Trustees, has developed a profile and skill set of the individual […]
Cornerstone Alliance Turning Into Beulah Beach
June 14, 2013 by
Cornerstone Alliance Church, 2010 Marion-Marysville Road in Marion, will be holding Beulah Beach on the Road Day Camp June 25-28, 2013 from 9:00am to 4:00pm. The camp is free and lunch will be provided. The day camp is for children having completed Kindergarten-6th grade. There will be games, skits, songs, and Beulah Beach’s famous ROCKwall. […]
Rise in Near-Drowning Incidents Highlight the Need for Water Safety
June 14, 2013 by
A recent analysis of the number of children treated in emergency departments for near-drowning incidents has officials at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) emphasizing the need for safe water practices. ODH tracks near-drowning incidents, which are reported to the state agency by emergency department personnel on a daily basis. The emergency department data show […]
Summer Concert Series Kicks Off Sunday in McKinley Park
June 14, 2013 by
The Marion Concert Band will kick off their annual Summer Concert Series on Sunday, June 16, 2013. The outdoor concerts are held at the Erickson Pavilion in Marion’s McKinley Park every Sunday at 7:00pm through August 11. Attendance at the concerts is free, although donations are accepted to offset expenses of the scheduled performers. The […]
Beware of Traveling Contractor Scams Following Storms
June 13, 2013 by
Following the recent storms, Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning Ohioans to watch for traveling contractors who may try to take advantage of homeowners in need of assistance. “After severe weather hits, it’s important to be vigilant about home improvement scams,” Attorney General DeWine said. “Some contractors track storms so that they can travel to […]
Hail, High Winds, Reported Tornado Cause Damage Around Marion County
June 13, 2013 by
No derecho, but storms that roared through Ohio overnight caused plenty of damage from strong winds, large hail, and heavy rain. A tornado was reported near Prospect, a barn near LaRue was blown down and into a home, and a building on Water Street in Caledonia was heavily damaged. The Caledonia building was a three-story […]
2013 Marion Foundation Grant Applications Available
June 13, 2013 by
Applications for Marion Community Foundation’s 2013 Grants Program are now available to all area not-for-profit agencies and organizations. More than $725,000 in grant funds will be available this year from the 12 funds which generate awards for the competitive grants program. Applications, which will be due July 26, are available at the Foundation’s offices, 504 […]
Palace Theatre Showing “42” for Father’s Day
June 13, 2013 by
The Marion Palace Theatre will show the biographical sports film “42” about the life of baseball player Jackie Robinson, who wore jersey number 42. The film stars Chadwick Boseman as Robinson and Harrison Ford as team executive Branch Rickey. The film will play on Father’s Day Weekend on Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16 […]
Ohio Lawmakers Propose New Abortion Restrictions
June 13, 2013 by
A group of Ohio Republican lawmakers has introduced a bill that would require women seeking abortions to wait at least 48 hours and undergo an ultrasound examination. Those requirements are among an extensive list of abortion restrictions in House Bill 200, introduced by Rep. Ron Hood of Southeast Ohio and backed by 34 of his […]
