Ohio will allow some undocumented immigrants with temporary legal status the right to get driver’s licenses. The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles announced the policy change early Friday afternoon, and Jose Mendez, 20, who was born in Mexico, was one of the first to benefit. He got his license at the Parma BMV office at […]
Detroit Man Arrested During Marion Drug Raid
The MARMET/METRICH Drug Task Force says a Detroit man was arrested and prescription pills and cash were seized during a drug raid on Thursday, March 28, 2013. The raid was a direct result of numerous tips from area residents. On Thursday at 3:00PM, members of the MARMET/METRICH Drug Task Force executed a drug search warrant […]
ODOT, Marion Transit Plan Bid Opening
Officials for Marion Area Transit and Ohio Department of Transportation will be opening bid packages for potential scheduling software on Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 10:00 am in the Mayor’s Conference Room, located on the 3rd floor of Marion City Hall, 233 W. Center St., Marion, OH 43302. The public is invited to attend this […]
Harding NHS Donates Over $1,500 to Boys & Girls Club
Marion Harding’s National Honor Society (NHS) recently chose the Boys & Girls Club of Marion County as the beneficiary of their fundraising efforts which raised $1,604. The students raised the vast majority of the money by hosting a Winter Formal dance. NHS members developed the concept for the dance, designed the decorations, and enlisted faculty […]
Red Cross Plans Eight Blood Drives in April
The American Red Cross will conduct open blood drives at the following Marion County locations this month: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 6, La Rue Baptist Church (Recreation Room), 217 N. High St, LaRue Noon to 6 p.m., Monday, April 8, Marion Public Library (Bus), 445 E. Church St. 11 a.m. to 5 […]
AAA Urges Checking for Proper Flood Insurance Coverage
Flooding can occur during any season, but is typically most prevalent during the early spring, when rain pours over frozen ground and causes runoff. Even those outside of designated flood zones may be at risk for spring floods. It’s not too late for homeowners to prepare their homes and families for a flood. Just an […]
Little River Band Coming to the Marion Palace Theatre
If you grew up during the ’70s or ’80s, chances are a Little River Band album was part of your record collection. Today, the classic-rock band says they are stronger than ever as they continue to tour the USA and Canada entertaining fans. The band is scheduled to perform over 80 shows in 2013 and […]
Students Encouraged to Enter “Ag Is Cool!” Creative Expressions Contest
The Ohio Department of Agriculture has announced it will be extending the deadline for the 2013 “Agriculture is Cool!” Creative Expressions contest. Ohio children enrolled in school or home schooled during the 2012-2013 academic year have until May 15, 2013, to capture their personal interpretation of why Ohio agriculture is cool for their chance to […]
Registration Open for Star Kids Theatre Workshop
The Star Players of Upper Sandusky are announcing registration to their Star Kids Theatre Workshop for the 2013 season. Star Kids is a hands-on, educational theatre experience for workshop students. This will culminate in a showcase where students perform short skits, plays, or songs to show off what they have learned. The workshop is open […]
Attorney General Warns of Increase in Tax-Related Identity Theft
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning Ohioans of an increased number of tax-related identity theft complaints recently received by the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Section Identity Theft Unit. “Of all the tax-related identity theft complaints my office has on file, more than half of the complaints were made in March, and we still have […]




