The Marion County Council on Aging has announced that 2018 application materials are now available for Council on Aging Community Enrichment Grants. The Board of Directors established this program to fund special projects and services that enhance and enrich the lives of older adults in Marion County. Community Enrichment Grants are limited to $2500, and […]
PUCO encourages safety at rail crossings for 2017 Rail Safety Week
September 25, 2017 by
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) is participating in Rail Safety Week, Sept. 24-30, 2017, and wants to remind Ohioans to practice safety around all rail grade crossings. Every three hours, a person or vehicle is hit by a train in the United States. Many crashes at railroad crossings occur because motorists fail to […]
Reliance on ‘gut feelings’ linked to belief in fake news, study finds
September 25, 2017 by
People who tend to trust their intuition or to believe that the facts they hear are politically biased are more likely to stand behind inaccurate beliefs, a new study suggests. And those who rely on concrete evidence to form their beliefs are less likely to have misperceptions about high-profile scientific and political issues, said Kelly […]
Heifer Festival returns with new additions and old favorites
September 22, 2017 by
The annual Heifer Festival is coming up on Saturday, September 30, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at North Union Elementary School in Richwood. This family-friendly event includes live bands, live animals, a stuffed animal first aid station, a cutest pet contest, a straw maze, cake walk, games, a silent auction, and more. Admission […]
Senior Center to host dance open to the public
September 22, 2017 by
The Marion Senior Center will be hosting an evening dance on Thursday, September 28, 2017. The evening begins with a dance lesson held from 5 – 5:45 pm (FREE with paid admission). Local musicians “John Garnes & Friends” will perform from 6 – 8:30 pm. Free refreshments will be served during intermission. Admission is $5 […]
2017 Fall Hydrant Flushing – Week 6
September 22, 2017 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, September 25, through Friday, September 29, 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 […]
Cast announced for the Palace Theatre’s production of “Willy Wonka, Jr.”
September 20, 2017 by
Under the direction of Kristi Wink, “Willy Wonka, Jr.” will be performed on the historic Marion Palace stage on Friday, October 6 at 7:30pm, Saturday, October 7 at 7:30pm and Sunday, October 8 at 2:00pm. Starring over 80 local children ages 8 to 14 years, this adaptation of Roald Dahl’s famous tale features enchanting scenery, […]
OSU announces all-time high enrollment
September 20, 2017 by
The Ohio State University says they have welcomed “the best-prepared and most diverse” freshman class in university history for autumn 2017. In addition, total university enrollment and Columbus campus enrollment hit record highs, according to the official autumn enrollment report released this week. Students come from every county in Ohio and all 50 states. The […]
Palace Theatre showing “The Nut Job 2”
September 20, 2017 by
The animated comedy movie, “The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature” will play at the historic Marion Palace Theatre Friday, September 22 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, September 23 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, September 24 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The Palace Theatre is located at 276 W. Center Street in […]
One killed, several more injured in Marion County crash
September 18, 2017 by
Troopers from the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 4:25 pm on State Route 4 at County Road 106 in Marion County. The crash involved a blue 2005 Volkswagen Golf driven by Shane M. Deyo, age 26, of Rushylvania, Ohio […]
