Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced support for Ohio House Bill 317, which would allow parents or guardians to “freeze” a child’s credit record to help stop identity thieves from opening accounts in the child’s name. The bill was introduced by Representative Ron Maag (R-Lebanon). “To identity thieves, a child’s identity is a perfect […]
Popcorn Cooking Contest deadline extended through Friday
September 3, 2015 by
The deadline for the Marion Popcorn Festival’s Recipe Contest has been extended until this Friday. Entries must be postmarked by Friday, September 4, 2015. They may also be taken to the OSU Extension Office, located in the Marion County Building, 222 West Center Street. Be sure to include your name, address, and telephone number. Judging […]
With colder weather coming, PUCO answers questions about budget billing
September 2, 2015 by
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) would like to remind consumers that in addition to energy conservation and energy choice, budget billing is another way to manage your utility bills. How does budget billing work? Budget billing is a program offered by Ohio’s regulated electric and natural gas distribution companies that spreads out the […]
Marion Police seek suspect in burglary
September 2, 2015 by
The Marion Police Department said they are seeking Richard Lewis Stansberry Jr. as part of their “Warrant of the Week” program. Stansberry is a 51 year-old white male. He is 5’9” tall weighing 150 lbs with brown hair and blue eyes. He is known to travel around Marion on a mountain bike. Stansberry has a felony […]
Smith named Republican of the Month for August
September 2, 2015 by
Donald Smith has been selected as August 2015 Republican of the Month by the Marion County Republican Central and Executive Committee at its recent meeting. A Marion resident, he began to practice law in 1974 in Pennsylvania and in 1997 in Ohio. He retired from the active practice of law in 2013 after nearly 10 […]
Marion County Park District announces September schedule of events
September 1, 2015 by
The Marion County Park District is offering a slate of free programs for the general public, with the following events scheduled for September. Monday, September 7: Predator/Prey Game from 5 to 6pm at the Tallgrass Trail Nature Center. Saturday, September 12: Hike with a naturalist at the Tallgrass Trail from 9 to 11am. The nature […]
Dead body found in Bucyrus traffic stop may be connected to earlier robbery
September 1, 2015 by
Investigators believe a man found dead in Crawford County might be connected to a robbery that happened late Sunday in Strongsville. Michael Collins Jr., 34, of Lakewood, was found in the passenger seat of a 2013 Jeep Patriot just after 2 a.m. in Bucyrus. Collins was found with a gunshot wound to the head, State […]
Entries sought for Marion Popcorn Festival Fine Art Competition
August 31, 2015 by
The 2015 Marion Popcorn Festival Fine Art Judged Competition, Show and Sale is being held September 10, 11, and 12 at Marion City Hall in downtown Marion. This event is held in cooperation with the Mid-Ohio Fine Art Society, Inc. Because the show is limited to 200 pieces, those interested artists should register their work […]
YMCA offering stroke clinic for high school swimmers
August 31, 2015 by
The Marion Family YMCA will offer a Stroke Clinic for high school swimmers September 8–10, 2015 from 5:00 – 6:00 pm. This clinic will offer stroke technique for every stroke. There will be basic introduction to turns, starts and many different drills. If you have any questions, contact Debbie Sheehan, Aquatic Director at the Marion […]
Lincoln Highway to receive special Ohio license plate
August 31, 2015 by
A special license plate featuring the familiar red, white and blue Lincoln Highway logo has been awarded to The Ohio Lincoln Highway Historic Byway thanks to State Senator Clifford Hite, Findlay, who introduced the bill last year. The new plate will also include the declaration: “America’s First Coast-to-Coast Road” The new vanity plate will be […]
