Muriel Summers, an educator known worldwide for her influence on student leadership, began to tear up as she talked about her own fourth grade teacher. She remembered Miss Rose fondly for taking time each day to express her love to students. “I can’t tell you too much about what she taught me,” Summers said while […]
Ohio Attorney General warns of scams targeting students
August 19, 2016 by
As students head back to school, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning consumers to beware of scams targeting students. “People of all ages can be targeted by scams. For a student with limited income, losing money to a con artist can be devastating,” Attorney General DeWine said. “Our goal is to help people recognize […]
Car show to benefit Marion resident dealing with serious medical condition
August 18, 2016 by
A benefit car show will take place on Sunday, August 21, 2016 to help life-long Marion resident Brad Reed. The benefit, to be held at Pesto’s Quick Italian, 1292 Delaware Avenue in Marion, will feature all types of cars, motorcycles, and trucks. There will also be live music, raffles, a silent auction, and giveaways. Reed, […]
St. Mary Parish Festival includes food, games, and a $3,000 top prize
August 18, 2016 by
St. Mary Church, 251 North Main Street in Marion, invites the community to their parish festival offering chicken BBQ on Saturday, August 20 and family-fun foods and games on Sunday, August 21, 2016. Saturday evening focuses on the famous Mike Nicolosi Chicken Dinners offered from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (or until sold out). Dinner includes role/butter, baked […]
One killed, one seriously injured in Wednesday crash in Marion County
August 18, 2016 by
Troopers from the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at approximately 2:15 p.m. on State Route 529 near Salem Road in Richland Township. The crash involved a 2000 white Chevrolet 1500 driven by Ike Stephens Jr., 54, of Ashley, Ohio and […]
Woody Allen’s latest film, Cafe Society will play at the Marion Palace Theatre
August 18, 2016 by
Showing for the first time at a theatre in Marion, the Woody Allen comedy drama film, CAFÉ SOCIETY will play at the historic Marion Palace Theatre located in downtown Marion on Friday, August 19, and Sunday, August 21, 2016. Jack Rodgers with Rovi provides the following synopsis of the film: A New Yorker named Bobby […]
2016 Miss Teen Popcorn is Alexis Klaiber
August 17, 2016 by
Alexis Klaiber captured the 2016 Miss Teen Popcorn title Saturday evening in festivities at River Valley High School. “I thought I was going to cry,” said the newly crowned Klaiber. “Then I thought ‘I can’t believe I threw all this together in two weeks and I won!’” Klaiber continued, “I’m so looking forward to the […]
Koons crowned as Popcorn Festival’s first Mr. Popcorn
August 17, 2016 by
“Ecstatic,” said Robb Koons describing how he felt hearing his name called as the first ever Mr. Popcorn 2016 in competition Saturday afternoon at River Valley High School. “Just being the first … I’m honored … very honored,” Koons continued. “I was nervous at the start, but I am very excited to be able to […]
Patrol offers school bus safety tips for drivers and students as new year begins
August 17, 2016 by
Summer break ends for thousands of Ohio children this month, who will then head back to school. For many, the trip to and from school involves riding on a school bus. The Ohio State Highway Patrol has been in the process of inspecting every Ohio school bus to ensure each bus is safe to transport […]
Bennett crowned Miss Teeny Pop 2016
August 16, 2016 by
Abigail Bennett was chosen Miss Teeny Pop 2016 Saturday during competition at River Valley High School. Bennett also took Overall honors in Formalwear and Commercial, as well as her age division in Talent. The 12-year-old daughter of Don and Tracy Bennett of Caledonia is in the 7th grade at River Valley Middle School. As Miss […]
