State Representative Dorothy Pelanda (R-Marysville) has announced that the Ohio Legislative Service Commission is accepting applications for its 13-month Legislative and Telecommunications Fellowship Program. The Commission will hire 24 fellows to work with members of the Ohio General Assembly during 2017. “The LSC Fellowship Program is a wonderful opportunity for recent college graduates to see […]
“Charlotte’s Web” comes alive on the Palace stage this weekend
February 17, 2016 by
Generations of readers have fallen in love with Wilbur the pig and his wise arachnid friend, Charlotte, in the storybook “Charlotte’s Web.” Now, the Marion Palace Theatre is hoping to delight theatergoers of all ages by bringing this beautiful story to life on stage. Featuring a cast of 29 local youth, the theatre proudly presents […]
Ohio State Marion physics professor shares excitement on gravitational wave discovery
February 16, 2016 by
Like ripples across a vast and dark pond, Albert Einstein predicted gravitational waves would, literally, rock our world. These energy pulses, caused by massive objects like black holes interacting with each other, would stretch and contract the very essence of the universe—the fabric of space-time. That was the prediction, but even Einstein doubted we mortals […]
Three juveniles arrested for arson in New Bloomington
February 16, 2016 by
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said they arrested three juveniles in connection to a suspected arson in New Bloomington Monday evening. On February 15, 2016, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office said they received a report of a fire at a vacant building in the 200 block of North Main Street in the Village of New […]
Congressional action will mean end to Ohio’s tax on internet access for businesses
February 16, 2016 by
It won’t be Gov. John Kasich’s problem. But his successor and a future Ohio legislature may have to cut state spending or raise another tax in 2020, since Congress banned taxing businesses for Internet services. The provision, part of an unrelated bill expected to be signed by President Barack Obama, permanently bans states from taxing […]
8 community and business leaders nominated for 2016 ATHENA Award
February 12, 2016 by
The Women’s Business Council (WBC) of Marion has announced that eight leaders have been nominated for this year’s ATHENA Leadership Award®. ATHENA nominations are solicited from community members. The WBC honors all nominees with a luncheon and awards the beautiful ATHENA sculpture to the final recipient. The ATHENA sculpture is to honor an individual in […]
MARMET busts drug operations in Marion
February 12, 2016 by
The METRICH/MARMET Drug Task Force executed three search warrants this week that resulted in several arrests and the elimination of a meth lab operating out of a local home. On February 9, 2016, two warrants were served inside the City of Marion as part of a month long investigation into the sale of illegal drugs. […]
Marion trooper promoted to Sergeant at the Bucyrus Post
February 12, 2016 by
Trooper Sean E. Carpenter was promoted to the rank of sergeant today by Colonel Paul A. Pride, Ohio State Highway Patrol superintendent, during a ceremony at the Patrol’s Academy. Sergeant Carpenter will transfer to the Bucyrus Post to serve as an assistant post commander. Sergeant Carpenter began his Patrol career in September 2002 as a […]
Bill would ban Ohioans from switching party affiliations during primary elections
February 12, 2016 by
Ohio voters would no longer be able to switch political parties within 30 days of a primary election under a legislator’s proposal meant to thwart “shenanigans.” Under current law, Ohioans don’t formally register with a political party and the majority of voters consider themselves as independents. But when they choose a primary ballot, they are […]
Marion City Schools seeks renewal levy on March Primary Ballot
February 11, 2016 by
Marion City Schools is asking for voters’ support as it seeks a renewal of a levy first passed in 1989. The district will place the 5.41-mill, five-year emergency levy on the March 15 primary election ballot. The levy raises $2,001,000 a year. It means no additional taxes to voters because it is a renewal of […]
