Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted on Monday gave the green light for Libertarians to swap in presidential nominee Gary Johnson’s name as an independent on the November ballot. Husted’s ruling ends questions about whether Ohio Libertarians were legally allowed to insert Johnson’s name in place of a temporary candidate, 2014 gubernatorial candidate Charlie Earl. […]
Analysis suggests medical marijuana could generate $400 million in sales in Ohio
August 16, 2016 by
Sales of medical marijuana in Ohio could reach $400 million, making it one of the largest medical marijuana markets in the country, according to a preliminary analysis by national trade publication Marijuana Business Daily. The publication estimates Ohio retail dispensary sales could total between $200 million, on the low end, and as much as $400 […]
State Street overpass to remain closed for another two weeks
August 15, 2016 by
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) said Monday that the State Route 4/State Route 423 bridge, better known as the State Street overpass, in downtown Marion is expected to remain closed another two weeks for repairs. ODOT initially thought the repairs would take two weeks, however they said there is more work than expected. The […]
Free classes offered to help family members of adults with mental illness
August 15, 2016 by
“When you have a family member with a mental health condition, you face many challenges, and sometimes it helps to know you’re not alone.” This is according to Sharon Smith, instructor of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Family-to-Family education program, who took the classes herself in 1998. Beginning September 7 NAMI of Marion […]
Troopers investigating serious injury crash in Marion County
August 15, 2016 by
Troopers from the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating a serious injury crash that occurred on Saturday, August 13, 2016, at approximately 12:55 p.m. on Martel Road, between the intersections of State Route 309 and Linn Hipsher Road in Tully Township. The crash involved a 2000 self-assembled motorcycle driven by Lance […]
Federal judge permanently blocks Ohio’s Planned Parenthood restrictions
August 15, 2016 by
A federal judge on Friday permanently blocked Ohio from implementing laws that would defund Planned Parenthood by making the agency ineligible for state funding to pay for health care programs for the poor. The judge also ruled the laws unconstitutional. Judge Michael R. Barrett of U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio ruled […]
Auditions announced for two upcoming Palace Theatre productions
August 12, 2016 by
Marion Palace Theatre Executive Director Bev Ford announces auditions will be held for two upcoming Palace Productions. Auditions for both productions will be held in the May Pavilion at the Marion Palace Theatre. Director Kristi Wink will hold auditions for children, ages 8 years and up, for the Palace Theatre’s stage musical, Disney’s TARZAN on […]
Two arrested, large amount of drugs seized in Marion bust
August 12, 2016 by
On 08/11/2016 The MARMET-METRICH Drug Task Force with the assistance of additional officers of The Marion County Sheriff’s Office and Marion City Police Department executed a search warrant at 860 Kibby Drive, Apt. C, in Marion Township. The search warrant was a result of a drug investigation conducted by The MARMET-METRICH Drug Task Force. Arrested […]
Poll shows Portland pulling away from Strickland
August 12, 2016 by
U.S. Sen. Rob Portman has opened up a sizable 9-point lead over Democratic rival Ted Strickland, according to a new poll released Thursday. The Quinnipiac University poll showed the Republican incumbent with 49 percent support, compared to 40 percent for Strickland. It’s the largest lead Portman has received in a poll since the Senate race […]
Nine will compete for Miss Teen Popcorn this weekend
August 11, 2016 by
Nine contestants will vie for the title of Miss Teen Popcorn 2016 on Saturday, August 13, 7:00 p.m., in festivities at River Valley High School. They are: Alexis Ritter Age: 16 School: will be in 11th grade at River Valley High School Parents: James and Lorri Ritter Talent: Clog with a Canadian flair to the […]
