Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted has announced his office will begin contacting more than 1.6 million Ohioans this Friday who are eligible to vote but not yet registered to encourage them to become active and engaged voters. Those contacted will be encouraged to visit MyOhioVote.com/Register.html to get started by downloading a voter registration form […]
Secretary of State contacting eligible residents urging them to register to vote
September 1, 2016 by
Ohio Supreme Court rules Good Samaritan Law applies to everyone
August 31, 2016 by
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the state’s Good Samaritan law applies to everyone who provides emergency assistance, not just emergency personnel. The law shields people who provide emergency treatment or care to another from civil liability provides immunity from their actions unless their actions constitute willful or wanton misconduct. In a 4-3 ruling, […]
Sheriff’s Office hosting retirement party for K9 Sig
August 31, 2016 by
Marion County Sheriff Tim Bailey is inviting the community to celebrate the retirement of K9 Sig, a 10 year old German Shepherd. Sig started his years of service with this office on November 9, 2007 at the age of two. Sig was assigned to his partner Deputy DJ Barron where they patrolled the roads of […]
Free trap shooting class to beginners the basics
August 29, 2016 by
The Meeker Sportsman Club is offering a Beginner’s Trap Shooting Class on September 4, 2016. The class is free and everything needed to shoot is provided. No experience necessary. Preregistration is highly suggested, classes are limited to 20 participants. Walk-ins will only be accepted if spaces are available. Suggested minimum age is 12 years. Minors […]
Marion Public Library announces September 2016 activities
August 29, 2016 by
The Marion Public Library has announced the following events will take place in September 2016. Thursday, September 1st, 6:30 pm Family Fun Night Families with young children are invited to an evening of stories, crafts, and fun that will celebrate the upcoming Marion Popcorn Festival. Monday, September 12th, 6:30 pm Family Fun Night Families with […]
Registration begins for yoga classes at Palace Theatre
August 29, 2016 by
The Marion Palace Theatre offers Yoga classes for adults year round. The next session of Yoga will begin September 12, 2016 for beginning students and September 14 for advanced students. Class size is limited. Interested participants are asked to register by phone or in person at least one week before the first class. Yoga students […]
State Street overpass to re-open early Monday evening
August 26, 2016 by
The Ohio Department of Transportation says that the State Route 4/423 bridge, better known as the State Street overpass in downtown Marion, will open Monday, August 29, 2016 at 5 p.m. The bridge closed earlier this month after ODOT inspectors and engineers discovered some ‘bad’ concrete on the 51 year old structure. In order to […]
Cushing Scholarship Fund gets boost from auto auction
August 26, 2016 by
Streetwise Motors in Marion has made a substantial contribution to the Stormy Ray Cushing Scholarship Fund at Marion Community Foundation, announced Dean Jacob, Foundation President and CEO. The dealership raffled off a 1986 Pontiac Fierro during their annual Safety City car show and donated nearly $5,000 in proceeds to the Cushing Scholarship Fund. “We can’t […]
Riders sought for annual OhioHealth Popcorn 100 Bike Tour
August 26, 2016 by
The OhioHealth Popcorn 100 Bike Tour is set for September 10, 2016 beginning at 8:30 a.m. The family-friendly ride features three routes (35, 64, and 100 miles). The courses feature flat to rolling terrain in and around scenic Marion County with the longer routes venturing into surrounding counties. Each route will have well stocked aid […]
Illicit Fentanyl continues to fuel increase in drug overdose deaths in Ohio
August 26, 2016 by
The number of unintentional drug overdose deaths in Ohio increased again in 2015, driven by a sharp rise in fentanyl-related deaths, according to a new report released by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH). The number of fentanyl-related deaths in Ohio has increased from 84 in 2013, to 503 in 2014 and rose to 1,155 […]
