The Ohio State Highway Patrol was out in full force this Labor Day weekend to prevent the greater volume of traffic crashes that often accompanies holiday traffic. Initial reports indicate a decrease in traffic crash fatalities. Eleven fatal crashes resulted in 11 deaths during the reporting period of Friday, September 2 at 12 a.m. through […]
Marion Republican Party selling food, including breakfast, during Popcorn Festival
September 7, 2016 by
Foods will be served inside the Marion County Republican headquarters, 114 S Main St. during the Marion Popcorn Festival Thursday through Saturday. From 10 a.m. to lunchtime, breakfast of sausage biscuits and gravy with coffee will be available. Lunch/dinner will be available beginning at 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. with shredded chicken, sloppy joe, pulled […]
Marion YMCA offering Free Saturdays in September, waiving joiner fee
September 6, 2016 by
The Marion Family YMCA is hoping you will Try the Y during free Saturdays in September 2016 and take advantage of no joiner fee. Any Saturday in September, the public is invited to try the Y for free. At the Marion Family YMCA, they say you’ll find everything from fitness classes, youth sports, swimming and […]
Downtown streets close Tuesday evening for 2016 Popcorn Festival
September 6, 2016 by
Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing that at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, September 6, detours will begin being posted on the following streets in the downtown Marion area to accommodate activities for the 2016 Marion Popcorn Festival, which will be held September 8-10. Center St. between State St. and Campbell St. Church St. between Main St. […]
September is Life Insurance Awareness Month
September 6, 2016 by
Losing a loved one is emotionally devastating and can also cause family financial duress if proper planning is overlooked. A recent national study revealed that one in three U.S. households would have difficulty paying living expenses if the primary wage earner died. As part of Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor’s “Think Again” insurance initiative to help […]
Over 70 local youth to take Palace stage in “Tarzan” musical
September 2, 2016 by
The Marion Palace Theatre located in downtown Marion, Ohio is set to stage a full scale musical production of Disney’s “Tarzan” for three performances on Friday, October 7, 2016 at 7:30pm, Saturday, October 8 at 7:30pm and Sunday, October 9 at 2:00pm. In this adaptation of the Disney film, “Tarzan” tells the moving story of […]
Patrol warns motorists to not drive impaired this Labor Day Weekend
September 2, 2016 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to not get behind the wheel impaired this Labor Day weekend. Troopers will be out in full force removing impaired drivers from Ohio’s roadways, and if you are driving impaired, you will be arrested. Do your part in keeping the roadway safe. Remember to designate a sober […]
Ohio Attorney General warns of paving scams
September 2, 2016 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today warned consumers to beware of driveway paving scams. Potential paving scams have been reported in different parts of the state in the last few days. A typical paving scam begins when a contractor comes to a consumer’s door and offers to pave the driveway right away. The contractor often […]
Marion County to participate in statewide skimmer sweep
September 1, 2016 by
Auditor Joan M. Kasotis is joining 60 other county auditors from across the state to launch a “Skimmer Sweep” over the Labor Day Weekend. The goal is to protect holiday travelers from illegal credit card skimmers. More than 80 weights and measures inspectors are expected to visit more than 1,500 gas stations at targeted locations, […]
WBC kickoff to feature The 3 Dimensions of Personal Power
September 1, 2016 by
The Marion Women’s Business Council has announced their kickoff luncheon meeting for the 2016-2017 year will be on Monday, September 12, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. Those attending will be challenged to recognize The 3 Dimensions of Personal Power! by speakers Erin Hardesty & Michael Blass. Hardesty & Blass will lead attendees on a discovery of […]
