Since 1998, “Set the Stage” theatre camps have been a part of the Marion Palace Theatre’s programming and have become a summertime tradition for many aspiring thespians of all skill levels. This summer, Palace management is expanding the popular arts camp to offer students an all-day, week-long experience for youth ages 6 through 14. Registration […]
Democrats file to run for State Treasurer and Auditor
June 28, 2017 by
Two more Ohio Democrats have filed paperwork to run for statewide office in 2018: former Cincinnati mayoral candidate Rob Richardson Jr. for treasurer and ex-U.S. Rep. Zack Space for state auditor. Richardson, a labor attorney, came in third during the May 2 Cincinnati mayoral primary with slightly more than 20 percent of the vote. It […]
Police investigating suspected weekend murder/suicide
June 26, 2017 by
The Marion Police Department said their preliminary investigation into the discovery of two bodies over the weekend has led to a determination that this tragic situation appears to be a murder/suicide. On Saturday, June 24, 2017 at around 6:00pm, officers from the Marion Police Department responded to a house in the 300 block of Brentwood […]
County Park District hosting dinosaur program at Tallgrass Trail
June 26, 2017 by
If you like dinosaurs, you might want to attend The Hidden World of Dinosaurs on Friday, June 30, 2017 from 6:30 to 8:30pm at the Marion County Park District’s Tallgrass Trail Shelter, 2093 Holland Road West. Are dinosaurs really extinct? If so, why. If not, who’s still here? Did dinosaurs live in Ohio? What was […]
Brown earns United Federal Credit Union scholarship
June 26, 2017 by
Six recent high school graduates are recipients of $1,000 college scholarships awarded by United Federal Credit Union (UFCU). The credit union’s annual scholarships are granted to outstanding students based on academic achievement, community involvement, extracurricular activities, a Twitter post and an original essay titled “Why Choose a Credit Union?” Tyler Brown, a graduate of Ridgedale […]
Rep. Pelanda backs legislation to streamline in-person absentee voting process
June 26, 2017 by
The Ohio House of Representatives today passed legislation that updates various laws pertaining to voter registration, as well as procedures for casting, processing and reviewing in-person absentee ballots. The goal of House Bill 41, sponsored by Rep. Dorothy Pelanda (R-Marysville), is to ensure that in-person absentee voters are afforded the same streamlined process as Election […]
DeWine officially announces run for Ohio Governor
June 26, 2017 by
Finally spilling one of the worst-kept secrets in Ohio politics, Attorney General Mike DeWine entered the Republican race for governor in 2018 on Sunday. Speaking to dozens of supporters at his annual ice-cream social at his nearly 200-year-old country home, DeWine pledged action on a number of problems facing the state – including improving education […]
Marion residents to participate in emergency communications exercise on Middle Bass Island
June 23, 2017 by
Two Marion amateur radio operators (hams) and one from Canton will comprise the Middle Bass Island, Ohio Expedition which will participate in a national emergency communications preparedness exercise on June 24 and 25, 2017. The exercise, known as Field Day, has been recognized by Governor Kasich and Lieutenant Governor Taylor through a proclamation of those […]
Marion Republicans choose Fisher as new City Council President
June 23, 2017 by
GOP Chairman Gary Risch announced that at a public meeting held June 19, 2017, the Republican Central Committee selected local business owner and 4th ward resident Kate Fisher to replace Dr. Scot Gray as President of Marion City Council. Gray had resigned from his term that was to last through the end of the year. […]
Marion Public Health offices closed June 27 for training
June 23, 2017 by
Due to an all staff in-service/training, Marion Public Health will be closed Tuesday, June 27, 2017. The closing will affect all divisions of Marion Public Health including the Administration, Vital Statistics, Environmental Health, Nursing, Emergency Preparedness, and WIC divisions. Marion Public Health will resume normal business hours of 8:00am – 4:30pm on Wednesday, June 28th. […]
