The BookMarks, a friends of the Marion Public Library group, will hold The Detectives Club Murder Mystery – I Could Just Die on Saturday, February 6, 2016, 7-9 p.m. at the Marion Public Library. The evening will offer an interactive mystery experience with a dessert buffet. You are invited to be a detective for the […]
PUCO reminds consumers of the Winter Reconnect Order
February 1, 2016 by
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) reminds Ohioans of the Winter Reconnect Order to help consumers reconnect or maintain electric and natural gas service during the winter heating season between Oct. 19, 2015 and April 15, 2016. Any customer of a PUCO-regulated electric or natural gas utility may take advantage of the order. Last […]
Church to host Valentine Pasta Dinner
February 1, 2016 by
Canaan United Methodist Church, 2006 County Rd 59, Edison (corner of County Road 28 & 59), will host a Valentine Pasta Dinner on Saturday, February 6, 2016 from 5pm to 7pm. Dinner will include Spaghetti w/meatballs or Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo with Bread, Salad, Dessert & a Beverage. Price per dinner is a donation. For each […]
Local youth set to star in “Charlotte’s Web” at the Marion Palace Theatre
January 29, 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 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 will present its […]
Attorney General offers ways to protect your identity on Data Privacy Day
January 29, 2016 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine Thursday outlined tips to help Ohioans protect their personal information on Data Privacy Day, recognized annually on January 28. “The Internet has created new opportunities but it’s also brought new risks to data privacy and the security of personal information,” Attorney General DeWine said. “Today we’re encouraging people to consider […]
Ohio Bills would create permanent Sales Tax holiday, increase child support payments
January 29, 2016 by
Ohio’s sales tax holiday on back-to-school gear would become permanent, under new bipartisan legislation in the state Senate. Other recently introduced Senate legislation would change Ohio’s child-support guidelines for the first time since 1992, affecting more than 1 million children statewide. Under Senate Bill 264, no state or local sales tax would be charged the […]
Escaped juvenile offender arrested in Marion
January 29, 2016 by
Authorities have arrested a Marion juvenile who walked away from a Cleveland juvenile facility Wednesday evening. 17-year-old Ashley Smith had left the Applewoods Center in Cleveland where she was being held for her participation in the 2012 slaying of her stepfather. At approximately 5:00pm Thursday evening, employees from McDonalds at 1600 Marion-Mt. Gilead Road in […]
Marion County selected for project to create disability inclusive healthy communities
January 28, 2016 by
The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) has selected five states and 10 local communities, including Marion County, to collaboratively build healthy communities specifically designed to include people with disabilities. This project, Reaching People with Disabilities through Healthy Communities, seeks state and community collaboration to accelerate disability inclusion policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) improvements […]
Palace Theatre showing Oscar nominated film, ‘Joy,’ this weekend
January 28, 2016 by
The historic Marion Palace Theatre will present the comedy/drama film, ‘Joy,’ starring Oscar Nominated Best Actress Jennifer Lawrence on January 29, 30 and 31, 2016. ‘Joy’ is the wild story of a family across four generations. It centers on a girl who grows up and builds a business dynasty, becoming a matriarch in her own […]
Interactive map shows information on free tax assistance
January 28, 2016 by
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown has released an interactive online map showing community centers, libraries and other sites where volunteer tax help will be available throughout Ohio. Click this link and scroll with your cursor to enlarge or reduce the size of the map. Then click on a dot near your neighborhood to get details, and […]
