Victims’ rights advocates submitted 563,556 signatures to Secretary of State Jon Husted’s office Thursday, aiming to put a constitutional amendment called Marsy’s Law for Ohio on the November ballot. Husted’s staff will review the signatures in support of the amendment, checking names and making sure addresses match with voter registrations. At least 305,591 valid signatures […]
State lawmakers set to finish up new budget with another $20 million left to cut
June 23, 2017 by
Updated projections released Thursday confirmed Ohio lawmakers will have to close a budget hole a little bigger than $1 billion. The budget bill passed by the Ohio Senate Wednesday already had that goal in mind — senators trimmed spending by about $1 billion. Senators and representatives on the conference committee working on a budget compromise […]
Historical Society holding evening with Lincoln & Grant
June 21, 2017 by
In April of 1865, President Abraham Lincoln had reason to celebrate. General Robert E. Lee, commander of the Army of the Confederate States of America, had surrendered his troops at Appomattox Courthouse in Virginia to General Ulysses S. Grant, commander of the Union Army. While skirmishes were still occurring, the war was essentially over. Lincoln […]
Marion woman killed in early morning crash, two children injured
June 21, 2017 by
Troopers from the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are currently investigating a fatal crash on Pole Lane Road, just north of Likens Road, that occurred on Wednesday, June 21, 2017. The call reporting the crash was received at 1:41 am. The Patrol said that a 2002 Hyundai XG350 driven by Kathryn M. […]
Ohio Senate proposes easing high school graduation requirements
June 21, 2017 by
The state Senate is looking to stave off a possible high school graduation “crisis” by allowing students to graduate even with poor scores on state tests. The Senate Finance Committee included exemptions from test score requirements in its new version of the state budget bill today. Those must still pass the full Senate and also […]
Chamber organizing South Africa trip
June 19, 2017 by
The Marion Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that it will be visiting South Africa on September 10, 2017 and is inviting chamber members, and family and friends of chamber members to join them. Travelers will participate in a ten-day journey to South Africa, with 4 nights in Cape Town and 3 nights in Pilanesberg […]
Powell woman killed in motorcycle crash in Marion
June 19, 2017 by
Troopers from the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Saturday, June 17, 2017 at 9:04 PM on State Route 98 near milepost 15 in Scott Township, Marion County. The crash involved a 2017 Harley Davidson driven by Paul W. Hollinger, age 50. Investigators said Mr. Hollinger […]
Portion of South Prospect Street closed this week
June 19, 2017 by
The City of Marion’s Department of Engineering says that South Prospect Street, between Pearl Street and Duluth Avenue, will be closed from Monday, June 19 at 7:00 am through Friday, June 23, 2017 at 5:00 pm. A detour will be in place to direct traffic. The City of Marion Sewer Maintenance crews will be repairing […]
Marion Technical College awarded $150,000 Ohio Mathematics Grant
June 16, 2017 by
The Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) awarded Marion Technical College (MTC) a $150,000 grant to take its math program to a next level. MTC is one of just three Ohio public colleges receiving grants and technical assistance to develop new mathematics courses, incorporate new technology to promote active learning and improve student success. Math […]
Miss Wee Pop Pageant holding “Everything Household” bingo fundraiser
June 16, 2017 by
The 2017 Marion Popcorn Festival Miss Wee Pop Pageant would like to invite all individuals interested to the “Everything Household” Bingo Fundraiser on Sunday, June 25, 2017 at Marion Moose Lodge, 374 North Main Street in Marion. You will receive 16 bingo cards for a donation of $10; additional cards may also be purchased. This […]
