Leadership Marion!, a comprehensive program designed to prepare the community’s next generation of leaders, is now accepting applications for its 2015-2016 class. “Each year Leadership Marion! invites high-potential candidates from throughout Marion County to join in a journey to understand Marion’s history, its current challenges and its future,” said Pam Hall, president, Marion Area Chamber […]
OIU agents offer safety tips for students as they return to Ohio’s colleges and universities
August 14, 2015 by
Agents with the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Ohio Investigative Unit (OIU) are asking Ohio parents remind their college students of the state’s alcohol laws and general safety tips as they begin moving into their dorms and apartments over the next several weeks. “For many students this is the first time away from home, so parents […]
Patrol to operate OVI checkpoint on County Road 330 in Crawford County
August 14, 2015 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol in conjunction with the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department announced today that an OVI checkpoint will be held from 8 P.M. to 1 A.M. Friday night on County Road 330 west of U.S. 30 and east of Stetzer Road, in Crawford County. The OVI checkpoint funded by federal grant funds is […]
Deadline nears to reserve spot in annual Popcorn Festival Parade
August 13, 2015 by
The Marion Popcorn Festival’s Popcorn Parade is set to step off at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 10, 2015. The theme for this year’s event will be “A Poppin’ Safari.” According to Parade Chair, Mary Dutton, safari is a Swahili word which translates to ‘journey’ and, “journey we will down the parade route on September […]
Marion Palace Theatre showing “Paper Towns” this weekend
August 13, 2015 by
The Fault in Our Stars author John Green has delighted movie-goers with another charming film adaptation of his latest bestselling novel, Paper Towns. The coming-of-age dramedy, which was released at first run theatres across the country in late July, will be shown at the historic Marion Palace Theatre this weekend. Twentieth Century Fox provided the […]
Marijuana legalization proposal approved for November ballot
August 13, 2015 by
Ohio voters will decide this fall whether to legalize marijuana in the Buckeye State for recreational and medical use. ResponsibleOhio’s marijuana legalization constitutional amendment was certified Wednesday by the Ohio secretary of state. It will appear as Issue 3 on the statewide ballot for the general election on Nov. 3. If approved by voters, Ohio […]
“Hope in Marion” Announces a Special Community Event
August 12, 2015 by
“Hope in Marion” is a group made up of multiple local churches (over 10 of different denominations, backgrounds, and embracing diversity) working together to provide community events and provide hope in Marion. For the first event of this unity effort, the group is bringing ex-gang leader and New York Times best selling author Nicky Cruz […]
Golf outing, euchre tournament to raise funds for Snyder Nation Foundation
August 12, 2015 by
The Snyder Nation Foundation will hold their 5th annual outing on August 22, 2015 at Kings Mill Golf Course. Organizers say they outing has something for everyone – a golf scramble, a euchre tournament, and a silent auction. The organizers report that the past four years have been “hugely successful” and they have raised lots […]
PUCO reminds you to call, click or tap before you dig
August 12, 2015 by
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) reminds you to call, click or tap before you dig. Not only will you know that you are safe to dig, you will prevent potential outages, costly repairs and serious or even fatal injuries. Ohio Utility Protection Service (OUPS) is the communication link between Ohio individuals planning to […]
Marion Public Health offers immunization clinic for students entering 7th grade
August 11, 2015 by
Under guidelines established by the Ohio Department of Health, students entering the 7th grade are required to have a booster dose of the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) vaccine prior to the start of the new school year. Marion Public Health will be holding a Tdap clinic at Grant Middle School on Thursday, August 13, […]
