The historical war drama, “Dunkirk,” is scheduled for three showings at the historic Marion Palace Theatre. Movie times are Friday, August 25 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, August 26 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The Palace Theatre is located at 276 W. Center Street in Marion, Ohio. This historical thriller covers the Dunkirk evacuation […]
New completion date of September 1 for Barks Road project
August 23, 2017 by
The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced a new completion date of September 1, 2017 for the Barks Road project. The project had originally been planned to be completed at this point. ODOT stated that the contractor encountered utility and weather delays early in the project. While the re-construction of a bridge continues, Barks Road […]
4-H members donate award winning turkeys to Senior Center
August 21, 2017 by
Hannah and Colton Brush recently donated their Marion County Fair award-winning turkeys to the Marion Senior Center. Hannah is a member of Elgin FFA, and her “Grand Champion” turkey weighed in at 42 lbs. Colton is a 4H member, and his turkey earned “Second in Class” and weighed 40 lbs. Both turkeys were processed and […]
Lots of events planned at Marion Public Library in coming months
August 21, 2017 by
Marion Public Library will host the following events in the coming months: Rock painting family fun night- painting rocks and hiding them like on social media Aug. 21st @6:30pm Baby box program launch event- Partnership with Marion Public Health to inform public about baby boxes Aug. 22nd @6pm Science!: Slime for kids- make your own […]
Maynard named Ms. Marion Popcorn Festival
August 21, 2017 by
Michelle Maynard of Galena, Ohio was named Ms. Marion Popcorn Festival 2017 during popcorn royalty festivities Saturday evening, August 5th, 2017 at River Valley High School. She won a cash award, a crown, banner and prize package. “I am so excited to represent the Popcorn Festival and the Marion Community and look forward to the […]
Baby boxes now available through Marion Public Health
August 18, 2017 by
Marion Public Health has recently become a distribution site for Baby Boxes. To celebrate the addition of the resource, they will partner with Marion Public Library for a launch event on August 22. Baby Boxes provide a safe sleeping environment for infants to help reduce the risk of sleep related deaths and sudden infant death […]
Marion YMCA announces numerous changes, including elimination of some fees
August 18, 2017 by
The Marion Family YMCA has announced they will be making several changes in the coming months, including the elimination or reduction of several fees. They said the changes are being made in an effort to provide the community with the best service and to add value to memberships. Upcoming changes include the following: Free Child […]
Geiser crowned 2017 Miss Wee Pop
August 18, 2017 by
From a field of 16 contestants, Addison Geiser was named and Miss Wee Pop 2017 during competition held Saturday morning at River Valley High School. Five-year old Geiser is the daughter of Amber and Ryan Geiser of Hilliard. She also won her age division in Formal Wear, Swimwear and Photogenic. First Runner-Up to Miss Wee […]
2017 Fall Hydrant Flushing – Week 1
August 18, 2017 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, August 21, through Friday, August 25, 2017 between 8 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 […]
Ballot language for prescription drug issue approved
August 18, 2017 by
The Ohio Ballot Board approved language Thursday afternoon for how a prescription drug proposal will be presented on the Nov. 7 ballot, with no conflict between the sides lined up for and against Issue 2. Issue 2, if passed, would require Ohio to obtain the same discounts on prescription drugs as the prices obtained by […]
