Messina to Perform Timeless Hits at Popcorn Festival

The Marion Popcorn Festival has named Mario Messina as the entertainment for the Palace Theatre on Thursday afternoon, September 9, at 2:00.  Messina’s performance will feature timeless hits from the ‘50s and ‘60s, including Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and more.  As with all Festival entertainment, this performance is free to the public.

Governor Bans Outsourcing Using Public Funds

Ohio Governor Ted Strickland Friday issued an executive order that prohibits the expenditure of public funds for services provided offshore.

Short Agenda Awaits City Council Monday

Marion City Council meets at 7:30 pm on Monday, August 9, to discuss a short agenda with just three items, including:

Ohio Senator Wants Fuel Tax Hike

An Ohio U.S. senator known for bucking the Republican party line is recommending an increase in the federal fuel tax as a way to help balance the federal budget and put Americans back to work.

New Student Orientation Offered at Tri-Rivers

Tri-Rivers is holding their New Student Orientation on Tuesday, August 10, starting at 6:00 pm. New students, Transitions and Level 1 students, and their parents are encouraged to attend this important event that provides the chance to get familiar with the school, teachers, programs, and more.

Outing and Auction Set for Marion GOP

The Marion County Republican annual Summer Outing and Auction is Thursday, August 12 at All-Occasions Catering, 6989 Waldo-Delaware Rd., Waldo, will feature an array of items available through silent and verbal bidding. Items include 4 sets of  Ohio State University football tickets, Columbus Clippers club seat tickets, and an autograph book by John Kasich, GOP candidate for governor.

Ohio Authorities Seeking Veterans Group Leader

Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray and Hamilton County Prosecutor Joseph Deters Thursday announced that a nationwide arrest warrant for identity fraud has been issued for the man claiming to be "Bobby Thompson," director of the U.S. Navy Veterans Association (USNVA), a supposed charity based in Florida.

Company Accepting Applications for Ohio High Risk Pool

State Senator Karen Gillmor (R-Tiffin) announced Thursday that Medical Mutual of Ohio is currently accepting applications for the Ohio High Risk Pool, which gives Ohioans with cancer, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes and many other chronic medical problems, who can't get health insurance because of their conditions, access to coverage through a federally-funded, state high-risk insurance pool.

Rushmore Academy Board Holding Meeting

The Rushmore Academy Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at 7:30 am. The meeting will be held at The Rushmore Academy, 1565 Amherst Drive in Marion (the former Colonial Acres Elementary school).

Holler Takes Over as President of Local ADAMH Board

Marion resident, Annette Holler assumed the position of president of the Crawford-Marion ADAMH board on July 1, 2010. Her term will run through June 30, 2011. She has served on the ADAMH board since 2007.