The Marion Police Department reports that a 15-year-old from Columbus drowned on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Quarry Park. At 3:11pm, a 9-1-1 call was received about a juvenile male drowning in Quarry Park. Police said that a group of juveniles had been jumping off the cliffs when one of the juveniles began to experience […]
2017 Spring Hydrant Flushing – Week 7
May 22, 2017 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, May 22 through Friday, May 26, 2017 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. “Flushing is an important part of our system’s regular maintenance program. It ensures hydrants and valves are working properly and helps prevent sediment buildup,” said Don […]
Election officials identify 52 possible cases of voter fraud out of 5.6 million ballots
May 22, 2017 by
Ohio election officials referred 52 possible cases of voter fraud stemming from the November 2016 election for further investigation or prosecution, Secretary of State Jon Husted announced Friday. Ohio’s 88 county boards of election flagged 153 voting irregularities out of 5.6 million ballots cast during the November 2016 presidential election. Of those, 52 individuals were […]
MarionMade! initiative earns PRSA PRism Award
May 19, 2017 by
The MarionMade! community pride initiative was recently awarded a 2017 PRism Award from the Central Ohio Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). The nomination was submitted jointly by communications firm FraizerHeiby and Marion Community Foundation, the sponsor of MarionMade! “We have been overwhelmingly pleased by the community’s response to MarionMade!,” said Lori […]
2016/2017 Leadership Marion! graduates creating business accelerator
May 19, 2017 by
Leadership Marion! the Marion Area Chamber of Commerce’s leadership development program, announces its 2016/2017 graduates. The following individuals graduated from Leadership Marion! on May 12th: Dottie Bowes Residential Home Association of Marion, Inc. Dawn Boyd United Church Homes, Inc. Clint Canterbury 1st Consolidated Fire District Jennifer Cook Sika Corporation Leigh Gribble The Ohio State University […]
Ohio Bill would decriminalize carrying a concealed weapon into a gun-free site
May 19, 2017 by
Concealed handgun permit holders caught carrying on school grounds and other gun-free sites would no longer be subject to prison time under a bill introduced in the Ohio House. Rep. John Becker, a Clermont County Republican, sponsored a bill decriminalizing the violation. Under House Bill 233, a concealed handgun license holder, with a concealed firearm, […]
Report shows 7 of top 10 jobs in Ohio are low-wage
May 19, 2017 by
Seven out of the top 10 occupations in Ohio are now low-wage jobs, according to a recently released report. In 2000, only four out of the top 10 were low-wage jobs, says the analysis, based on Labor Department and other government data, done by the left-leaning Policy Matters Ohio. “You can’t look at the most […]
LaRose to run against Pelanda in Republican Primary for Secretary of State
May 19, 2017 by
Republican State. Sen. Frank LaRose has announced he is running for Ohio Secretary of State. LaRose, 38, of Hudson, said in statement Wednesday he is running because he believes in “the power of free elections.” “I believe our elected leaders must aspire to civility, find common ground and work together while still upholding their deeply […]
Malone receives 2017 Pearl Roberts Award
May 17, 2017 by
Fred Malone, of Marion, was named as the recipient of this year’s Pearl R. Roberts Award as part of the Marion County Senior Citizens Day celebration hosted at the Marion Senior Center on Monday, May 15, 2017. Malone was nominated by Don Wilson. Charlotte Rowe, David Schaber, Ednita Vaflor and Judy Walker were also finalists […]
Marion airport to host Midwest Air Race this weekend
May 17, 2017 by
The Marion Municipal Airport will host the 1st Annual AV8 Paintworks’ Midwest 150 Race and Canard Fly-in on Saturday, May 20, 2017. The race will launch at 10 AM. Local pilot Dan Hempy will race along with Mike Patey, Spanish Fork, Utah; Dave Adams, Sullivan, Missouri; Leif Johnson and John Keich, St. Louis area; Les […]
