The 2017 Marion Popcorn Festival Miss Wee Pop Pageant Purse Bingo Fundraiser will be held Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Marion Moose, 374 North Main Street. For a donation of $10, you will receive bingo cards for 16 games; additional cards may be purchased. This event will start at 2:00 p.m., with doors opening at […]
Ohio watchdog says MCI inmates built and hid computers used to commit crimes
April 12, 2017 by
Unsupervised inmates at Marion Correctional Institution used two computers hidden in the ceiling to attempt identity fraud, an investigation from the state’s top watchdog found. After finding the computers in July 2015, then-Warden Jason Bunting and other prison officials did not immediately notify the Ohio State Highway Patrol and the Ohio Inspector General, as required […]
Community invited to Good Friday Service
April 12, 2017 by
The community is invited to an ecumenical worship service from noon to 1:00pm on Friday, April 14, 2017 in observance of Good Friday. This year the service will be held at First United Church of Christ. Several pastors from the area will participate. First UCC is located at 326 South Prospect Street, the corner of […]
Marion City Schools launches superintendent search
April 10, 2017 by
The Marion City School District announces it is launching a search to replace Superintendent Gary Barber, who has led the district for the past four years. The district is seeking an educational leader who will embrace its vision and inspire achievement. It is anticipated that the new superintendent would take office by Aug. 1, 2017. […]
Daughter of famed actor Don Knotts to bring “hilarity” to campus
April 10, 2017 by
Five Nights on Campus is set to welcome actress/comedian Karen Knotts to Ohio State Marion’s Morrill Hall Auditorium appearing in Tied Up in Knotts! an evening dedicated to the memory of her father, famed actor Don Knotts, Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. A true father/daughter story, Knotts’ one-woman takes the audience on a […]
Spring 2017 hydrant flushing kicks off
April 10, 2017 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, April 10 through Thursday, April 13, 2017 between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. “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 […]
State to accept applications in June to grow medical marijuana
April 10, 2017 by
State officials will begin accepting applications to license 24 medical marijuana grow operations in June and will review them in July. Once awarded, license holders will have nine months to meet all the requirements of the program. The Ohio Department of Commerce plans to release application forms and instructions in the next two to three […]
City starting up 2017 curbside yard waste collection
April 7, 2017 by
The City of Marion is announcing that weekly yard waste collection at curbside for the 2017 collection season is scheduled to begin on Monday, April 17 and will run through Friday, December 8. The curbside pick-up for yard waste generally occurs on the day following each resident’s regular trash collection day (example: Friday trash pick-up […]
Senior Center seeking nominations for 2017 Pearl Roberts Award
April 7, 2017 by
The Marion Senior Center is now accepting nominations for the twelfth annual Pearl R. Roberts Award, recognizing outstanding community service by a senior citizen. Mrs. Roberts was instrumental in the development of the current Marion Senior Center facility, as well as many other programs and services for Marion area older adults. Nominees for this award, […]
High school students encouraged to apply for Teen Ambassador Board
April 7, 2017 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced that his office is now accepting applications for its Teen Ambassador Board for the 2017-2018 academic year. The Ohio Attorney General’s Teen Ambassador Board is open to high school juniors and seniors from public, private, home, charter, and online schools in Ohio. The mission of the board is […]
