Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has warned Cleveland fans to beware of ticket scams ahead of the World Series, which begins Tuesday in Cleveland, and the Cleveland Cavaliers’ home opener, which takes place the same day. World Series ticket prices spiked after Cleveland eliminated Toronto in the American League Championship Series on Wednesday night. Game […]
Marion Goodwill celebrates their stories at annual meeting
October 21, 2016 by
Marion Goodwill’s Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet was held on Tuesday, October 18, 2016. The event is held to reflect on the past year and to honor program recipients, volunteers, and community partners for their commitment to Goodwill’s mission. “Stories of Goodwill” was the theme of this year’s event. The highlight of the evening was […]
Real estate taxes due, no late notices will be sent
October 21, 2016 by
The Marion County Treasurer’s Office reports that due to unforeseen circumstances with an upgrade to the computer system and not receiving new tax forms in time, there will not be any delinquent bill mailing from their office this year. Regardless, in order to avoid being published in the Marion Star as being delinquent, your taxes […]
2016 Fall Hydrant Flushing – Week 7 Schedule
October 21, 2016 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, October 24 through Friday, October 28, 2016 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 […]
Fall colors reaching peak around the state
October 21, 2016 by
This is the weekend to get out and see fall color around the state as near peak and peak conditions are being reported, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). “There has been a huge amount of color change around the state in the past week triggered by the cooler, more seasonal temperatures,” […]
Trick-or-Treat times for 2016
October 19, 2016 by
The following communities will hold their 2016 Trick-or-Treat nights as indicated: Marion: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 Caledonia: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31 LaRue: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 31 New Bloomington: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 29 Prospect: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 31 (parade at 7 p.m.) Waldo: 5:30 to 7 […]
Wild Carrot to provide concert experience steeped in Americana at Palace Theatre
October 19, 2016 by
Performing at the Palace Theatre’s May Pavilion on Friday, October 21, 2016 at 7:30 pm is Pam Temple and Spencer Funk from the Cincinnati-based, award-winning group Wild Carrot and their Roots Band, Brenda Wolfersberger and Brandt Smith. Rooted in traditional American music, Wild Carrot’s diverse song repertoire branches in many directions and has what it […]
Marion Historical Society hosting two nights of “Dinner with the Presidents”
October 19, 2016 by
On October 22 and November 5, 2016 at the META Solutions (TRECA) building on Delaware Avenue in Marion, the Marion County Historical Society will present their 7th annual season of Dinner with the Presidents. Guests will dine on presidential favorites and have the opportunity to discuss life in the White House with former United States […]
Portman continues wide lead over Strickland in U.S. Senate race
October 19, 2016 by
U.S. Sen. Rob Portman’s decision to withdraw his endorsement of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is doing little to affect a double-digit lead over Democratic opponent Ted Strickland, two new polls show. A Quinnipiac University survey released Tuesday shows the Cincinnati-area Republican up 13 points in Ohio’s U.S. Senate race, leading Strickland 54 percent to […]
Marion law enforcement organization issues “no confidence” letter against Sheriff candidate
October 18, 2016 by
The Steve Young Memorial Lodge #24, Marion County Fraternal Order of Police issued a letter of “no confidence” Tuesday against a candidate for Marion County Sheriff. In the letter, the lodge said that multiple issues, including “associating with known criminals,” caused them to issue their stance against Ronald Scheiderer. Below is the full text of […]
