Marion Technical College and The Ohio State University at Marion invite the community to a special one-night event to shed light on the issue of sexual violence called Take Back the Night (TBTN), Wednesday, April 19, 7-9 p.m. on the Marion campus. TBTN is sponsored by the “Changing Campus Culture Grant” the campus recently received. […]
Local student creative writers bring work to stage for critique
April 17, 2017 by
As part of a $6,000.00 grant procured from Theater Masters, an artistic home to nurture, develop, and introduce the next generation of American Playwrights, Ohio State Marion student writers and thespians will take part in a professional critique of their work. Theater Masters Executive Director Julia Hansen and up-and-coming playwrights Stephen Cedars and Melisa Annis […]
Ohio Wildlife Council approves 2017-2018 hunting regulations
April 17, 2017 by
The 2017-2018 hunting and trapping seasons were among the regulations approved by the Ohio Wildlife Council at its scheduled meeting on Wednesday, April 12, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). White-tailed deer hunting changes include modifications to bag limits for several counties throughout the state. Overview of deer hunting seasons for 2017-2018: […]
Community collaboration results in demolition of buildings, park expansion
April 14, 2017 by
A downtown eyesore that has worn out its welcome is on its way to becoming a community asset. The fire-ravaged buildings at 146 and 148 S. Main St. are about to be razed thanks to a major community collaboration. In their place, for at least the time being, will be an expansion of Founders Park. […]
OhioHealth Marion offering $25 Health Assessments
April 14, 2017 by
OhioHealth Marion General Hospital is offering quick, easy, low cost health screenings to the Marion community from 7 a.m. to noon on April 20, 21, and 22, 2017 at Marion Centre (formerly Southland Mall) – no appointment needed. The $25 Health Awareness Profile screenings do not require a physician prescription or order and include: For […]
2017 Spring Hydrant Flushing – Week 2
April 14, 2017 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, April 17 through Friday, April 21, 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 […]
Annual museum and membership rummage sale at Heritage Hall this weekend
April 14, 2017 by
The Marion County Historical Society is having a Museum and Membership Rummage sale on Saturday April 15, 2017 from 9-5 PM. The sale will be held in the auditorium at Heritage Hall and also in the parking lot behind the museum, weather permitting. A Members Only Presale will be held on Friday April 14 from […]
Proposal would avoid 2018 high school graduation crisis
April 14, 2017 by
The state school board has lined up behind a proposal to avoid a graduation crisis for the class of 2018 by allowing students to earn diplomas regardless of their scores on state tests. The plan backed by board members, with some limits, would create a one-year emergency exemption from the state’s new requirements that students […]
Upcoming State budget to be trimmed by $800 million following lagging revenue reports
April 14, 2017 by
Ohio lawmakers will have to cut $800 million from the two-year budget they’re pounding out. Gov. John Kasich, flanked by GOP legislative leaders and budget director Tim Keen, said Thursday that slow economic growth nationally and in Ohio are responsible for tax revenues lagging behind estimates. As of the end of March, yearly tax revenue […]
City government schedule for Good Friday holiday
April 12, 2017 by
Marion Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing that in observance of the Good Friday holiday, offices located in City Hall will be closed on Friday, April 14, 2017. As a result of offices in City Hall being closed on Friday, the weekly early closure day for the City Hall building will be observed on Thursday, April […]
