The Marion Combined Dispatch Center received a report of a bank robbery at the Union Bank on Richland Road at noon on Thursday, August 17, 2017. Witnesses said the suspect fled the bank with an undisclosed amount of money and left a package behind which he claimed contained an explosive device. The suspect is described […]
POET breaks ground on expansion that will more than double production at Marion plant
August 16, 2017 by
POET Biorefining – Marion broke ground Tuesday to expand its production capacity from 70 million gallons per year to 150 million gallons per year. The project will also increase production of dried distillers grains from the current 178,000 tons annually to 360,000 tons. With the groundbreaking, site work has officially begun, with project completion slated […]
Paleontology program offered at Tallgrass Trail
August 16, 2017 by
The Marion County Park District will be hosting Paleontology in the Park at the Tallgrass Trail Nature Center, 2093 Holland Road West on Saturday, August 19, 2017 from 1:00 PM until 5:30 PM. This program is suitable for children and adults of all ages. Those completing 4 of the 10 activities will receive free 450 […]
Marion Palace Theatre to show “Despicable Me 3” this weekend
August 16, 2017 by
Celebrate the beginning of the new school year and treat the kids to a fun family film at the Marion Palace Theatre this weekend. The animated comedy movie, “Despicable Me 3,” will play Friday, August 18 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, August 19 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, August 20, 2017 at 7:30 […]
Consumer tips offered for purchasing solar eclipse glasses
August 16, 2017 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has offered consumer protection tips ahead of the August 21 solar eclipse. “Ohioans of all ages are intrigued by the upcoming solar eclipse, but safety needs to be a priority to avoid permanent eye damage,” said Attorney General DeWine. “We want consumers to be informed before buying solar eclipse glasses.” […]
Marion Technical College awarded $350k Innovation Grant
August 14, 2017 by
Marion Technical College (MTC) has been awarded an Innovation Grant by the Ohio Department of Higher Education. This grant is a part of Governor John Kasich’s higher education strategies to enhance the quality of higher education while making it more affordable for students to receive an education. “The projects supported by these innovation grants will […]
Construction impacting railroad crossings, U.S. 23
August 14, 2017 by
Several construction projects will impact your travels throughout Marion over the next few weeks. All of the construction below were set to start Monday, August 14, 2017. The Ohio Department of Transportation will be performing pavement resurfacing on State Route 95 between St. Clair Street and David Street. State Route 95 will reduce to one […]
Site helps employers fill part-time and temp jobs with college students
August 14, 2017 by
Local Marion area employers seeking to hire part-time, seasonal, or full-time employees may post job openings with The Ohio State University free of charge. Each fall new students arrive on campus and many seek part-time employment. They look to the Office of Career Services for available part-time, temporary and other job leads. Likewise, returning enrolled […]
Marion City Schools’ digital academy closes, programs merged into district
August 11, 2017 by
The Marion City Schools Board of Education voted on Monday to close the Marion City Digital Academy. Programming offered within the district will serve students historically served by the district-sponsored community school. District officials said that regulations and focus concerning operation and sponsorship of community schools have changed significantly in recent years. They said the […]
Marion man killed in motorcycle crash, Patrol suspects hit-skip
August 11, 2017 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating the circumstances involving a fatal crash that occurred on Thursday, August 10, 2017, at approximately 4:45am on State Route 203 at the intersection of State Route 95 in Marion County. The Patrol said a 2008 Kawasaki motorcycle, driven by Jacob R. Cannon, 20, of Marion, was southbound on […]
