For the month of November, participants will have the opportunity to enter their mileage for the category of their choice and participate in the Marion Family YMCA’s Indoor Triathlon. “This is a great opportunity to try something new, cross train and have fun during the fall’s cooler weather,” says Heather Wright, Wellness Director, Marion Family […]
TWIG gift shops holding holiday open houses
November 2, 2016 by
TWIG III and TWIG VII are hosting two Holiday Open House’s that are open to the public. Each event has a variety of holiday and specialty items including Ohio State items, holiday home décor, candies, jewelry, accessories and more. TWIG III Holiday Open House will be held on Friday, November 4 from 9 a.m. to […]
Local agencies deal with spike in heroin overdoses, make 11 arrests
November 1, 2016 by
In the last three days, Marion safety forces say they have responded to twelve heroin-related overdose calls. One of which resulted in the death of a 55-year-old male Monday evening. While investigating six overdoses on October 29, 2016, MARMET investigators said they were able to pinpoint the source of heroin in all of the cases. […]
Area unemployment rates increased in September
October 31, 2016 by
The unemployment rate for Marion County increased in September 2016 to 4.9 percent, up from 4.7 percent in August, according to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS). The rate also increase in neighboring counties and the state as a whole. The change comes with a large drop in the local available workforce. […]
I CAN to host free ACT Empowered Workshop
October 31, 2016 by
The I Can Center of Excellence will hold a free ACT Empowered Workshop on Nov. 12 at The Ohio State University at Marion. The workshop will be held 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in Morrill Hall at Ohio State at Marion at 1465 Mount Vernon Ave. It is free to all students who attend a school in […]
Sheriff’s Office deploying additional deputies to enforce traffic safety for Halloween
October 31, 2016 by
Marion County Sheriff Tim Bailey announced his office will be participating in a countywide traffic detail targeting speed and alcohol related violations for Halloween. Deputies will be conducting extra traffic enforcement and patrol on October 31st for Trick-Or-Treat night. In an effort to ensure the safety of the motoring public, the sheriff’s office will be […]
Six arrested for drug trafficking in Marion
October 31, 2016 by
On October 27, 2016, the METRICH / MARMET Drug Task Force with the assistance of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Marion Police Department, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol arrested six men in Marion for drug related offenses. The arrests wrap up a three month investigation into the sales of illegals narcotics in Marion. The […]
Campus musical comedy, “Sugar,” opens November 3rd
October 28, 2016 by
The Ohio State University at Marion’s performing arts and entertainment series Five Nights on Campus will present the student based Broadway musical comedy, Sugar, Thursday, November 3 and Friday, November 4, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. in Morrill Hall Auditorium. Based on the Billy Wilder film, “Some Like It Hot,” starring Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon, and […]
Hoping to raise $18k, local radio manager to stay on air for 48 hours
October 28, 2016 by
In an attempt to raise enough money to keep them on the air through 2017, the manager of WDIF-LP 97.5 FM is going to broadcast live downtown at Nathan’s Barbershop on the corner of Prospect and Center Street for 48 hours straight starting Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at 5:00pm. They are calling it “The 48 […]
Speed connections are the topic at November’s WBC luncheon
October 28, 2016 by
Making business connections will be the name of the game for the Marion Women’s Business Council’s November program. Set for Monday, November 14, 2016, it will be a Progressive Lunch/Networking Event to give members the opportunity to share their professional information and build business relationships in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Members and guests will […]
