Effective March 23, 2016, Senate Bill 10 has extended the Homestead Exemption for veterans with total service-connected disabilities and their surviving spouses to include veterans who are receiving compensation at the 100% level due to individual unemployability caused by service-connected disabilities regardless of age or income. The bill also added two new requirements for the […]
Officials say Ohio’s Severe Weather Awareness Week is perfect time to prepare
March 21, 2016 by
Thanks to El Niño, Ohio’s winter weather was full of ups and downs: low snowfall amounts; warmer-than-usual temperatures; and a few blasts of artic air in between. One thing that is consistent about Ohio’s weather is its inconsistencies. This month already, we’ve had highs in the 60s with heavy rain one day, and highs in […]
Marion Palace Theatre plans a day of celebration
March 18, 2016 by
As the Marion Palace Theatre’s $1.8 million ‘Re-Light the Palace Marquee’ project nears completion, the theatre’s staff and board of directors are busy preparing for a day of celebration. The theatre began the restoration to the decaying historic façade in October 2013. In addition to the replacement of brick, terra cotta and steel, the upright […]
ODNR proposes new hunting dates for 2016-2017 season
March 18, 2016 by
After receiving public input about regulations proposed to the Ohio Wildlife Council on February 10, 2016, modifications were made to some of the proposed season dates for the 2016-2017 hunting regulations. These changes were presented to the Ohio Wildlife Council at Wednesday’s meeting. The council will vote on these amended proposals and all other fish […]
Church hosting pancake breakfast
March 18, 2016 by
Canaan United Methodist Church, 2006 County Road 59, Edison, corner of County Roads 28 and 59, will host their “Spring Pancake Breakfast” on Saturday, March 19, 2015 from 8:00 am to 11:00 am. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, and a beverage. Price per breakfast is a donation. For more information, contact event coordinator Wanda Mitchell at […]
Palace Theatre to show ‘RACE,’ the story of Jesse Owens
March 17, 2016 by
Showing for the first time at a theatre in Marion, movie-goers will have the chance to see ‘Race,’ the incredible true story of gold medal track and field champion Jesse Owens. The newly released film will play at the historic Marion Palace Theatre on March 18, 19 and 20, 2016. This drama, based on true […]
Legion Post to host Easter Vendor and Craft Show
March 17, 2016 by
A Easter Vendor and Craft Show will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2016 from 9:00am to 4:00pm at American Legion Post 162, 531 Bellefontaine Avenue in Marion. The show will include country crafts, jewelry, Dottera Oils, wreaths, crochet, candles, Scentsy, wood crafts, paintings, Kitcheneez, Unique, rugs, Tutus, Tupperware, Jamberry, and much more. The event […]
League of Women Voters’ meeting to explore early childhood care and education
March 16, 2016 by
A League of Women Voters of Marion’s public meeting at Epworth Methodist Church on Thursday, March 17, 2016 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., will feature “Are We Crazy About Our Kids?“, a 32 minute video from “The Raising of America’”(RoA) series. Organizers say the video will present provocative and compelling evidence of the critical importance […]
Highway Patrol urges drivers: “Don’t press your luck this St. Patrick’s Day”
March 16, 2016 by
Troopers with the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) are urging drivers to designate a sober driver before celebrating the 2016 St. Patrick’s Day, a holiday that often involves high consumption of alcohol. OSHP will work with local law enforcement to remove impaired drivers as part of the National Highway Safety Administration’s Buzzed Driving is Drunk […]
2016 Primary Election Results
March 15, 2016 by
Early results for the 2016 Primary Election are coming in with several updates expected throughout the rest of the evening. The unofficial results from the Marion County Board of Elections show that voters approved the tax issues for Marion City Schools and Marion Township Fire Department, but said no to the issues for Ridgedale Schools […]
