Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine wants to remind Ohioans to sign up for the Do Not Call Registry and to report Do Not Call violations to his office. “The number of Ohioans on the Do Not Call Registry is higher than ever,” DeWine said. “Unfortunately, scam calls that violate do-not-call regulations also have increased, becoming […]
Ohio Lawmakers Working on Puppy Mill Restrictions
November 13, 2012 by
Puppy mills will be leashed if Ohio lawmakers act this week on a bill to enact licensing requirements for dog breeders. The bill, which would establish standards of care for large-scale dog breeding operations, is one of dozens of issues getting an airing this week during a full slate of legislative hearings in Columbus. Supporters […]
Marion Palace Theatre Hosting a Variety of Holiday Entertainment
November 12, 2012 by
The Palace Cultural Arts Association will present several entertainment options during the holiday season. Kicking off the celebrations will be a Palace production of “Christmas at the Palace” on November 30, December 1 and December 2. Columbus Children’s Theatre will perform “Mr. Scrooge” on December 8 and “The Bob Hope Holiday Road Show” will take […]
All-You-Can -Eat Fish Fry
November 12, 2012 by
An All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fry and Craft Show is going to be held on November 17, 2012 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the James H. Johnson – Charles Rudd Community Complex, 6342 Marion – Agosta Rd. Marion, just 7 miles west of Whirlpool on State Route 95. The price of the meal is $8.00 […]
Marion Church Holding Free Clothing Giveaway
November 12, 2012 by
Richland Road Church of Christ will be having a free “Fall & Winter Clothing Giveaway” on Saturday, November 17. Clothing, including sizes for children and adults, will be distributed between 9:00am and 12 Noon. The clothing giveaway will be located at the house beside the church at 585 Richland Road. This event is open to […]
Preparation Urged During Winter Safety Awareness Week
November 12, 2012 by
Sunday, November 11 kicks off Ohio’s Winter Safety Awareness Week. In Governor John R. Kasich’s resolution it states, “Winter Safety Awareness Week creates the opportunity for Ohioans to prepare their homes, schools, businesses and organizations for the upcoming months of potential severe winter weather and conditions associated with it, such as snow and ice storms, […]
County Transfers Several Roads to Marion Township
November 9, 2012 by
The Marion County Commissioners on Thursday, November 8, approved a request by the Marion County Engineer Brad Irons to transfer several county roads to the jurisdiction of Marion Township. A township trustee objected to a couple of the transfers saying they do not fit into their plowing schedule. The roads being transferred were Waterworks Road, […]
Engineering Contract Approved for New Road, Subdivision will get Sidewalks
November 9, 2012 by
During their meetings this week, the Marion County Commissioners approved a contract for engineering services to build a road through the Marion Campus, a plan to build sidewalks within a subdivision, a contract for plowing, and more funding for the Coroner’s Office. Marion County Engineer Brad Irons requested that the Commissioners approve an agreement with […]
Annual Veterans Day Ceremony Set for Monday
November 9, 2012 by
Guest Speaker Mark Harmon from the American Legion will be featured at the annual Veterans Day ceremony in Marion. The event takes place at Veterans Memorial Park at the corner of Delaware Avenue and McKinley Blvd. The ceremony begins at 10:00am on Monday, November 12, 2012. In addition to the speech, there will be wreath […]
Marion Elks Plan 41st Annual Hoop Shoot
November 9, 2012 by
Grant Middle School gymnasiums will be the site for the 41st annual Marion Elks Hoop Shoot competition, to be held on Saturday, December 1st. Registration will begin at 10:30 A.M., and the Hoop Shoot free throw shooting contest will begin at approximately 11:00 A.M. The public can watch the event at no charge. The Elks […]
