The MARMET Drug Task Force says they arrested a woman for drug trafficking on Thursday. On April 11, 2013 at approximately 7:55pm, members of MARMET, with the assistance of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and Marion Police Department, served a search warrant at 212 Clover Avenue in the City of Marion. Officials say the warrant […]
Ohio State Marion Lecturer Awarded Prestigious Research Grant
April 12, 2013 by
Ohio State Marion History of Art Lecturer, Carol Boram-Hays, is one of nine Ohio State faculty members to receive a Fulbright Scholar grant for her research of African art in South Africa. The award is a prestigious fellowship through the Fulbright Scholar Program, an annual grant competition for U.S. faculty and professionals. Recipients are selected […]
Open House Set to Show Off New Goodwill, Marion Tech Partnership
April 12, 2013 by
Marion Goodwill and Marion Technical College recently partnered to create an Education and Training Center. In addition to housing various training programs to help people find meaningful employment, the center is also the new home of the ABLE Program which helps those who did not graduate high school earn their diploma. The public is invited […]
Rep. Pelanda Encourages Residents to Provide Feedback
April 12, 2013 by
In an effort to obtain feedback from the residents of the 86th Ohio House District (which includes Marion), State Representative Dorothy Pelanda (R-Marysville) encourages her constituents to fill out and return her legislative survey, which seeks feedback on issues such as the state’s economy, taxes and education funding. The legislative survey can be accessed and […]
Older American Month Highlights Opportunities to Grow, Thrive, Contribute
April 12, 2013 by
Building on a national campaign that encourages organizations and communities to unleash the power of age during Older Americans Month in May, the Ohio Department of Aging is asking older Ohioans and baby boomers to tap into their own personal strengths to enhance their lives and those of others. Ohio’s 2013 Older Americans Month theme, […]
Woman Arrested for Transporting Large Amount of Cocaine
April 11, 2013 by
The MARMET Drug Task Force says a woman was arrested early Wednesday morning after she admitted to transporting a large amount of cocaine that came from Detroit and was headed for Mansfield. On April 10, 2013 at approximately 1:00am, Detective Andy Isom of the MARMET Drug Task Force stopped a vehicle for a traffic infraction. […]
New Movie ‘Camp’ Mobilizes Support For Marion Foster Kids
April 11, 2013 by
CAMP, a movie inspired by the heartbreaking stories of foster children will be playing in limited release opening Friday, April 12, 2013 at Marion Centre Cinema. The one-week of shows will raise funds to help Marion Royal Family Kids Camp. “The movie is based on the experience of campers and counselors at Royal Family Kids […]
$4.35 Million Grant Awarded to Ohio Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs
April 11, 2013 by
At an event to mark national Boys and Girls Clubs Week, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine Wednesday announced his office will provide a $4.35 million grant to the Ohio Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs for their Great Futures for Ohio’s Kids growth program. The grant will help open new clubs in Ohio and expand […]
State Agents Remind Prom Goers: You Booze, You Lose
April 11, 2013 by
Undercover agents with the Ohio Investigative Unit are taking an active role in enforcing Ohio’s alcohol laws to ensure everyone has an enjoyable and safe prom season. Agents throughout Ohio will be conducting compliance checks on liquor permit premises, educating Ohio’s high school students through Sober Truth classes, and working with local alcohol coalitions and […]
Quartet Showing this Weekend at the Marion Palace Theatre
April 11, 2013 by
The Marion Palace Theatre will show the motion-picture, Quartet on Friday, April 12 & Sunday, April 14. The directorial debut of Dustin Hoffman, Quartet is a British comedy-drama film based on the play of the same title by Ronald Harwood, The film takes place at Beecham House, a British retirement home where retired opera singers […]
