The ninth annual Baguette Run – A First Step against Domestic Violence – is being held Saturday, June 18, 2016 and will begin at the Panera Bread café on Route 95 in Marion at 8:00 am. The event is to raise funds for victims of domestic violence and their families. All money raised during this […]
Ohioans urged to protect themselves from illegal buying and selling practices
June 10, 2016 by
The housing market is booming right now, and as more Ohioans buy and sell property, it is important to protect yourself from illegal practices that you may not even know are unlawful. Two common areas are unlicensed real estate activity and unlicensed property management. Beware of seminars that may teach unlicensed activity One of the […]
OIU agents urge summer concert attendees to be responsible
June 10, 2016 by
Throughout Ohio, outdoor concert venues are gearing up for a busy concert season and several multi-day music festivals. If you’re heading to one or more of these events, agents with the Ohio Investigative Unit want all concert-goers to remember to drink responsibly, don’t drink if you haven’t turned 21, and do not furnish alcohol to […]
Marion YMCA hopes to improve Healthy Habits with Super Kids
June 9, 2016 by
The Marion Family YMCA wants families to understand how a child’s weight affects their health and how to adopt healthy habits. The Marion Family YMCA Super Kids Program is for children 7-15 who are struggling with their weight and wish to form healthier habits. By participating in Super Kids, the YMCA hopes children will: Achieve […]
MARMET shuts down meth house on Irvin Shoots Road
June 9, 2016 by
On June 7, 2016, shortly after 5:00pm, the MARMET-METRICH Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at 7632 Irvin Shoots Road West located in Grand Township. The search warrant was a result of a drug investigation conducted by the MARMET-METRICH Drug Task Force. Investigators said they located items used to manufacture methamphetamine which was being […]
Ohio medical marijuana bill signed into law, full implementation to take time
June 9, 2016 by
With little fanfare, Gov. John Kasich on Wednesday signed a law creating a strictly regulated medical marijuana program. Kasich’s communications team announced the signing without any comment, simply including it in a list with several other bills the governor also signed Wednesday. The new law goes into effect 90 days after the bill is officially […]
Local cast announced for Gershwin Classic, “Crazy for You,” at Palace Theatre
June 8, 2016 by
The Marion Palace Theatre is “crazy” with excitement over the start of the 2016-17 season. Kicking off the line-up of entertainment is a local production of “Crazy for You.” Selecting a musical title is an arduous and challenging process, which begins many months before the show is cast. Theatre management and PCAA Board members meet […]
Marion church holding clothing giveaway
June 8, 2016 by
The Richland Road Church of Christ is having a free clothing giveaway on Saturday, June 11, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. It will be held at 585 Richland Road (the house south of the church building). Clothing of all sizes available. All clothing is free.
Federal judge strikes down Ohio provisional rules
June 8, 2016 by
A federal judge on Tuesday threw out provisions in Ohio’s law that had voided absentee and provisional ballots for technical flaws made by otherwise qualified voters. In a lawsuit filed by the Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless, the Columbus Coalition for the Homeless and the Ohio Democratic Party, U.S. District Judge Algenon L. Marbley […]
“Day of Action” planned to create care packs for infants in crisis
June 7, 2016 by
United Way of Marion County is teaming up with organizations and local businesses for this year’s United Way Day of Action on June 21, 2016. They are asking Marion County residents to help collect baby items for Care Packs that will be filled and given to infants and toddlers in crisis situations. These children are […]
