State Representative Dorothy Pelanda (R-Marysville) announced that she will be stepping down from her role as Majority Floor Leader for the Ohio House Republican Caucus, effective Thursday. “It has been a tremendous honor to be elected Majority Floor Leader by my colleagues in the House, and it will be an opportunity that I will always […]
Marion County Republican Party seeks applicants for City Council President
June 2, 2017 by
The Marion County Republican Party is seeking candidates for consideration to fill the unexpired term of Marion City Council President. The local GOP were recently notified by the current President, Dr. Scot Gray, that he would be stepping down effective June 12, 2017. “We are saddened to lose the leadership and experience that Dr. Gray […]
Gibbons to face Mandel in GOP Primary for U.S. Senate seat
June 2, 2017 by
Mike Gibbons, a Cleveland-area businessman and wealthy Republican political donor, said Wednesday he will seek to upend the GOP U.S. Senate primary by jumping in the race. Gibbons, who has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to Republican political causes but never sought elected office before, said he is concerned about the rising costs of […]
Patrol reports 14 deaths over 2017 Memorial weekend
June 2, 2017 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting 14 deaths on Ohio roadways over the 2017 Memorial Day weekend. In 2016, 15 fatalities occurred, and 16 occurred in 2015. One of this year’s fatalities was a motorcyclist, and seven were pedestrians. The four-day reporting period began Friday, May 26 and ran through Monday, May 29, 2017. […]
Over 240 graduate from Marion Technical College
May 31, 2017 by
Marion Technical College (MTC) congratulates the 243 students who graduated on May 13. 2017 at the Marion Palace Theatre. These hardworking students come from many ages, including grandmothers and two high school students who graduated with associate’s degrees. Ryan Wood is graduating from Pleasant High School in a few weeks. He’s planning to study computer […]
2017 Miss/Ms Popcorn Pageant informational meeting set
May 31, 2017 by
The 2017 Marion Popcorn Festival Miss/Ms Popcorn Pageant Informational Meeting will be held Saturday, June 24, 2017 at bluefusion Fun Center, 1340 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Marion from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. The informational meeting will allow individuals the opportunity to ask questions regarding the pageant. For additional information, please contact Lynn Jamison at 614-205-9349 […]
Supporters of redistricting reform approved to begin collecting signatures
May 31, 2017 by
Supporters of an Ohio redistricting reform ballot initiative can begin collecting signatures to put the measure before voters next year. The Ohio Ballot Board on Tuesday certified the proposed Bipartisan Congressional Redistricting Reform Amendment as one ballot issue. The measure borrows much of its language from the 2015 ballot issue that made changes to the […]
Former U.S. Attorney launches bid for Ohio Attorney General
May 31, 2017 by
Steve Dettelbach, who stepped down as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio last year to enter private practice, said Tuesday he is running for Ohio attorney general in 2018. Dettelbach announced his campaign via social media and a written news release, which described him as a career prosecutor “with a more than two-decade […]
Waldo woman involved in fatal vehicle-pedestrian crash
May 27, 2017 by
Troopers from the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Friday, May 26, 2017 at 11:50pm on State Route 47 just south of the village of Waldo in Marion County. According to investigators, the crash involved a 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser driven by Jessa Gary, age […]
Marion City Schools name interim superintendent as they extend search for new leader
May 26, 2017 by
The Marion City Schools Board of Education will extend its search for a new superintendent as it seeks the right candidate to support the district’s vision. The board has named Steve Fujii, who currently serves as director of Marion City Schools’ Office of College and Career Success, to serve as interim superintendent while the search […]
