The BookMarks, a Friends of the Marion Public Library group, will host their second annual book sale at the library April 15- 17, 2016. The group promises there will be many great buys to be found, including fiction and non-fiction, in hardback, trade and paperbacks, DVDs, CDs, videos and records. The sale hours are Friday […]
2016 Lake Erie sport fishing outlook once again looks good for anglers
April 8, 2016 by
Lake Erie anglers should experience another year of diverse fishing opportunities in 2016, according to Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Lake Erie walleye and yellow perch fisheries are managed through an interagency quota system that involves Ontario, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York and Ohio. Each jurisdiction regulates its catches to comply with quotas and minimize […]
Marion City Schools seek new board member following resignation
April 7, 2016 by
The Marion City Schools Board of Education is seeking applicants to fill a vacant seat on the board. Board member Rocky White (pictured) has resigned from the board, saying his business travel schedule and a new business venture make it impractical to continue to serve. White has served on the school board since 2006. He […]
Prettyman elected treasurer of Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
April 7, 2016 by
Cy Prettyman of New Bloomington has been elected treasurer of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF). He now holds the third highest elected office in the state’s largest and most influential farm and food organization. OFBF’s mission is to forge a partnership between farmers and consumers. Prettyman was elected to the board of trustees in […]
Palace Theatre showing the romantic comedy, ‘Hello, My Name is Doris’
April 7, 2016 by
Sally Field returns to the big screen in the romantic comedy film, ‘Hello, My Name is Doris.’ Movie-goers have the opportunity to see this newly released film at the historic Marion Palace Theatre on April 8, 9 and 10, 2016. ‘Hello, My Name is Doris’ is a late-life coming-of-age-story starring Sally Field as Doris. After […]
Area tornado sirens to be tested Saturday
April 7, 2016 by
On Saturday, April 9, 2016 at noon, Marion County’s tornado sirens will be tested for maintenance purposes. The Marion County Central Dispatch Center will activate the tornado sirens so that the city and county fire departments can verify if sirens are working properly. Sirens that aren’t working properly will then be looked at by repair […]
WDIF switches format, becomes Ohio’s only blues music radio station
April 6, 2016 by
Starting April 1st, the low power radio station WDIF 97.5 FM has changed formats to become the only station in Ohio to broadcast blues music 24/7. The station is also looking for Ohio-based blues artists to feature their music in the regular blues rotation. Station manager Spencer Phelps said he began the change when he […]
City set to start 2016 curbside yard waste collection
April 6, 2016 by
Marion Mayor Scott Schertzer has announced that weekly yard waste collection at curbside will begin on Monday, April 11, 2016. The curbside pick up for yard waste generally occurs on the day following each resident’s regular trash collection day (example: Friday trash pick-up – Monday yard waste pick up). With limited personnel, this schedule may […]
Bill would make Ohio workers eligible for paid family leave
April 6, 2016 by
Ohioans would be eligible for paid family and medical leave under a bill introduced Tuesday in the Ohio House. Individuals could receive up to $1,000 a week for 12 weeks while caring for a family member, bonding with a new child or dealing with a health condition. The program would be paid for by employee […]
Local Modern Woodmen members honor Spafford as hometown hero
April 5, 2016 by
Marion resident Kenny Spafford was recently recognized for countless hours of service to the community during a Modern Woodmen of America member event on March 23, 2016. Spafford was honored through Modern Woodmen’s Hometown Hero Program for his volunteer efforts as a faithful supporter of countless charities including, the March of Dimes, Leukemia & Lymphoma […]
