United Bank hosted the Annual Academic Awards Breakfast at the Marion Chamber of Commerce on May 10, 2016. Each year the breakfast is held to honor seniors from the county high schools. They are chosen by their administration according to their academic records, extracurricular activities, and their overall achievements. Featured guest speaker, Kristi Wink, former […]
Group hopes to “Restore the Glory” at Lincoln Park
May 18, 2016 by
Restore the Glory is the project of this year’s Leadership Marion class, and this week’s event will kick off the campaign to restore historic Lincoln Field and its grandstand. Organizers say this landmark needs attention to the structure and drainage of the grandstand and field, as well as more cosmetic repairs. They said that a […]
GED would have competition under new state proposal
May 18, 2016 by
The GED exam would no longer be the only test allowing off-track students and dropouts to earn a high school diploma, under a proposal announced today by Gov. John Kasich. Ohio would allow students to choose from two other tests to earn a high school equivalency diploma, if Kasich’s plan passes the state legislature, breaking […]
New overtime rules will mean more money or fewer hours for millions
May 18, 2016 by
Starting in December, employers will have to boost salaries, cut hours or start paying overtime to millions of managers and white-collar workers whose duties require them to put in more than 40 hours a week despite, in some cases, near-poverty-level pay. That’s because of a new overtime rule the White House will release Wednesday. The […]
MARMET concludes several major drug investigations
May 17, 2016 by
The MARMET/METRICH Drug Task Force concluded several drug-related investigations over the past week and arrested three individuals for trafficking. One of those arrests took place in Toledo. On May 15, 2016, MARMET and the Ohio State Highway Patrol concluded a several month investigation by arresting Najmuddeen Salaam of Marion. Salaam, age 46, was stopped in […]
Women’s Club holding Spring Tea
May 17, 2016 by
The Marion Women’s Club Home will host their Spring Ladies’ Tea on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 6:00pm at their facility at 1126 East Center Street in Marion. The program will be “Marion’s Mothers” presented by Melinda Gilpin. You are invited to join them for a lighthearted look at the tasks, expectations and daily lives […]
OhioHealth named to FORTUNE’s list of “100 Best Companies to Work For” for 10th consecutive year
May 17, 2016 by
OhioHealth was recently named one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” for the tenth consecutive year by FORTUNE Magazine. This list, now in its 19th year, recognizes companies that have exceptional workplace cultures. OhioHealth is one of just two healthcare systems headquartered in Ohio to make the list. Two other non-healthcare related companies […]
Marion Palace Theatre announces 2016-17 season line-up
May 16, 2016 by
The Palace Cultural Arts Association (PCAA), better known to the community as the Marion Palace Theatre, has announced the entertainment schedule for the 2016-17 Season. A wide variety of entertainment opportunities (listed below) include 7 local Palace Productions, 6 touring artists on the main stage, 5 Fridays in the May Pavilion, 3 School Matinee shows, […]
Popcorn Festival’s Poppin’ Pooch Pageant is Saturday
May 16, 2016 by
The 2016 Marion Popcorn Festival Poppin’ Pooch Pageant will be held Saturday, May 21, 2016 at the Marion Red Cross, 1849 Summerset Drive in Marion. Registration will be from 1:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., with the pageant beginning at 2:00 p.m. There will be 3 categories in which your “bestie” can be judged – Formal […]
2016 Spring Hydrant Flushing – Week 7 Schedule
May 16, 2016 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, May 16 through Friday, May 20, 2016 between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. “Flushing is an important part of our system’s regular maintenance program. It ensures hydrants and valves are working properly and helps prevent sediment buildup,” said Don […]
