Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, May 8 through Friday, May 12, 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 […]
Ohio schools could lose millions if U.S. healthcare bill becomes law
May 5, 2017 by
Ohio schools could lose millions of dollars they now get to pay for speech and physical therapy, behavioral services, student evaluations and other special education services, because of changes to Medicaid in the congressional bill to repeal and replace Obamacare. The money assists about 61,000 students in 580 Ohio school districts. In 2013, the last […]
Ohio Bill would effectively ban most abortions after 13 weeks
May 5, 2017 by
Most second trimester abortions would be banned in Ohio under a bill introduced Thursday in the Senate. Senate Bill 145 would ban dilation and evacuation, an abortion method typically used between 13 and 24 weeks of pregnancy. Its sponsors are Republican Sens. Matt Huffman of Lima and Steve Wilson of Maineville. During the procedure, also […]
Library holding Teacup Garden Family Fun Night
May 3, 2017 by
Teacup Garden is the theme of the Marion Public Library’s next Family Fun Night on Monday, May 8, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. This Mother’s Day themed craft will focus on making gardens in tea cups using baby plants. The BookMarks Group will assist those who want to be creative and plant an assortment of […]
Student creative writers bring work to stage for professional critique
May 3, 2017 by
Julia Hansen, executive director of Theater Masters, along with up-and-coming playwright, Stephen Cedars, visited Ohio State Marion’s Morrill Hall Auditorium on Wednesday, April 19, 4-7 p.m. to work on a unique project with Ohio State Marion student writers. The project, billed as an interactive theatre workshop, was part of a $6,000.00 grant procured from Theater […]
Historical biography “The Zookeeper’s Wife” showing at Palace Theatre
May 3, 2017 by
“The Zookeeper’s Wife” tells the true story of one working wife and mother who became a hero to hundreds during World War II. The historical drama is scheduled to play at the historic Marion Palace Theatre May 5 through May 7. Focus Features provides a synopsis of the powerful movie: “The Zookeeper’s Wife” is a […]
Ohio House passes new 2-year state budget, Marion Rep. votes no
May 3, 2017 by
The Ohio House on Tuesday passed a $63.7 billion, two-year state budget with additional money to fight Ohio’s opioid crisis. The bill passed 58-37, mostly along party lines, and now heads to the Senate, which will make its own revisions over the coming weeks. Both chambers must agree to a bill before the new fiscal […]
Ohio delays executions while appealing court decision over drug protocol
May 3, 2017 by
Execution dates for nine death row inmates have been delayed while the state continues its appeal of a court decision blocking use of its lethal injection protocol. Nine executions were pushed back in a revised schedule released Monday by Gov. John Kasich. The next execution, of Akron child killer Ronald Phillips, was rescheduled for July […]
Marion YMCA celebrates 125 years in the community
May 1, 2017 by
On Tuesday, April 25, 2017 the Marion Family YMCA reached its 125th anniversary of strengthening the Marion area community. The milestone was marked during the Y’s 2016 Annual Meeting held April 24, 2017. A community celebration is planned for September. The Marion Family YMCA’s original articles of incorporation are dated April 25, 1892 and were […]
Country music artist Phil Vassar coming to Palace Theatre stage
May 1, 2017 by
Country music fans can expect a high-energy, rip-roaring concert when Phil Vassar takes the historic Marion Palace Theatre stage. Best known for his heartfelt songwriting style and phenomenal piano playing, Vassar has a collection of awards under his belt including Top 5 hits “Carlene,” “American Child,” and “Another Day in Paradise.” Considered one of Nashville’s […]
