Several polls have shown most Ohioans favor legalizing marijuana for medical use, but a new survey indicates there’s enough support to make medicinal marijuana a constitutional right. Nearly three out of four Ohioans said access to marijuana for certain medical conditions should be a constitutional right, according to a Public Policy Polling survey released Monday. […]
Ohio Governor signs bill which blocks state funding for Planned Parenthood
February 22, 2016 by
Ohio Gov. John Kasich on Sunday signed a bill intended to block Planned Parenthood from receiving funding for services it provides in health clinics around the state, although the new law would have no impact on abortion services. The bill, sponsored by Democratic Rep. Bill Patmon of Cleveland and Republican Rep. Margaret Conditt of Butler […]
MARMET arrests 6 for drug trafficking, seeks 4 more suspects
February 19, 2016 by
On Friday, February 19, 2016, detectives from the METRICH/MARMET Drug Task Force, assisted by Marion County Adult Probation, Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Marion Police Department and the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office concluded several drug trafficking investigations by making six arrests. Arrested were: Leon Plummer, Age 36 of Marion Cedrick Riley, Age 31 of Marion (detectives […]
Ohio State Marion researcher preps for Arctic research trip
February 19, 2016 by
In 2009, Ohio State Marion Assistant Professor of Earth Science, Joel Barker discovered a fossil forest deposit in the Canadian Arctic. Researchers are now taking the next step in that discovery to help predict our future climate. Scientists from The Ohio State University, including George Grant, a graduate student at The Ohio State University who […]
Reception to feature the work of area high school artists
February 19, 2016 by
The Mid-Ohio Fine Art Society (MOFAS) is set to present the 2016 Marion County High School Art Competition and Show featuring the work of more than 50 young artists from all Marion County’s high schools. The Artist Reception will be held on Friday, February 26, 2016 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Tri-Rivers Career […]
Library to host free Mysterious Mammals program
February 19, 2016 by
James Anderson, naturalist for the Marion County Parks District, will present a Mysterious Mammals program on February 23, 2016 at the Marion Public Library. The 7:00 p.m. program will be in the Library’s new meeting room on the first floor. Anderson will offer an informative adult program with the benefit of a hands-on familiarity with […]
Early voting underway in Marion County for March Primary Election
February 18, 2016 by
The Marion County Board of Elections says that early, in office voting for the 2016 Primary Election is underway and will run through Monday, March 14, 2016. The Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, March 15. The extended hours the Board of Elections office is open for early voting include: Weekdays from Wednesday, February […]
State to hold Gypsy Moth open house in Marion
February 18, 2016 by
Areas across Ohio are slated to receive gypsy moth aerial treatments by the Ohio Department of Agriculture in early spring to slow the spread of the destructive insect. Department staff members will host several open houses in treatment areas that will offer attendees the opportunity to speak directly with those who work with the program, […]
Poll shows Kasich has best chance to beat Clinton even as he lags behind other Republicans
February 18, 2016 by
Despite lagging in support among Republican primary voters, Ohio Gov. John Kasich currently is the GOP’s best chance by far against Hillary Clinton in the November election, a new national poll found. The USA Today / Suffolk University poll, released Wednesday, found Kasich would beat Clinton 49 percent to 38 percent in a hypothetical head-to-head […]
Marion man wanted following search warrant in narcotics investigation
February 17, 2016 by
METRICH/MARMET Drug Task Force and local law enforcement agencies are looking for a suspect wanted following the execution of a search warrant on Monday, February 15, 2016. Shon Maniaci, 21, of Marion, has a warrant for his arrest out of Marion Municipal Court for possession of cocaine and heroin. Maniaci is described as a white […]
