Ohio Department of Insurance Director Jillian Froment issued a consumer alert urging Ohioans to be cautious in the wake of hurricanes Harvey and Irma when purchasing a used vehicle. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) estimates one million refurbished vehicles with concealed flood damage could appear on the market outside of hurricane-hit areas. “We are […]
Longtime leader of Marion Area Counseling Center retires
October 6, 2017 by
Beverly Young, Executive Director of the Marion Area Counseling Center, has announced her retirement after forty years of service to the Marion community. Young has served the Counseling Center and Marion community since 1977, delivering leadership, clinical counseling and quality specialized services to the clients of MACC and the people of Marion County. The following […]
Johnny Steiner opens 2017-18 Five Nights season
October 6, 2017 by
Five Nights on Campus, Ohio State Marion’s performing arts and entertainment series, kicks off a new season as it welcomes Johnny Steiner to the Marion campus in his one man show, Johnny Steiner Live!, Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 7:30 p.m., in Morrill Hall Auditorium. A hometown favorite, Steiner is a professional singer, teacher, director, […]
2017 Fall Hydrant Flushing – Week 8 Schedule
October 6, 2017 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, October 9, through Friday, October 13, 2017 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. “Flushing is an important part of our system’s regular maintenance program. It ensures hydrants and valves are working properly and helps prevent sediment buildup,” said Don […]
Fall colors starting to appear across Ohio
October 6, 2017 by
Cooler overnight temperatures and the hints of color that are beginning to highlight the canopies of Ohio’s woodlands are sure signs that autumn is beginning to take hold. These are also the telltale signs that the fall color season is upon us here in the Buckeye State, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources […]
Ohio EMA urges responsible donation in times of disaster
October 6, 2017 by
The Ohio Emergency Management Agency (Ohio EMA) reminds Ohioans wanting to help hurricane survivors in Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico to donate responsibly. “Ohioans are caring and giving and want to help. It is one of the things I love about this great state, but we must give responsibly,” said Sima Merick, executive director of […]
Tri-Rivers RAMTEC hosting Manufacturing Day
October 5, 2017 by
National Manufacturing Day is Friday, October 6, 2017. Locally, Tri-Rivers Career Center and its workforce training center RAMTEC (Robotics & Advanced Manufacturing Technology Education Collaborative) are designated hosts for this event and will open their center at 2222 Marion-Mt. Gilead Rd, Marion, Ohio, 11am to 5pm with activities, demonstrations, contests and displays focusing on the […]
Marion County Prosecutor passes
October 4, 2017 by
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office reported Wednesday morning that Marion County Prosecutor Brent Yager was found unresponsive in his home and was later pronounced dead at the hospital. On October 3, 2017 at 9:51pm, the sheriff’s office received a 911 call for an unresponsive male who was not breathing at a residence in the 2900 […]
Rushmore Academy director resigns, MCS preparing to reintegrate the alternative school
October 4, 2017 by
The Marion City Schools Board of Education accepted the resignation of Rushmore Academy Director Steve Vanderhoff at Monday’s board meeting. Vanderhoff’s resignation follows an understanding between the Marion City School District and Rushmore Academy to reintegrate Rushmore’s alternative educational opportunities back into the framework of the comprehensive K-12 school district. The transition of the community […]
Shrek The Musical hits Star Theatre stage this weekend
October 4, 2017 by
The Star Theatre will present the awarding winning Broadway musical comedy, Shrek The Musical, October 6, 7, 8, 14, & 15, 2017. Curtains open for the October 6th, 7th, and 14th performances at 7 p.m. Sunday October 8th and 15th per are slated for 2 p.m. Because of high demand for tickets, the Star Players, […]
