Ohio judges who perform civil marriages may not refuse to conduct a ceremony for a gay couple, nor may they refuse to do all marriages based on personal beliefs opposing gay marriage, the Ohio Supreme Court’s Board for Professional Conduct said. The ruling follows the refusal by a judge in Toledo to conduct a same-sex […]
ODJFS seizes $2 Million in casino winnings for unpaid child support
August 11, 2015 by
Ohio has seized $2 million in unpaid child support from jackpot winners at Ohio’s casinos and racinos over the last 11 months. Since September 2014, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) has partnered with the Lottery Commission, Casino Control Commission, and Ohio’s casinos and racinos to check jackpot winners against a database […]
2015 Miss Teen Popcorn is Jennifer Moodie
August 10, 2015 by
Jennifer Moodie captured the 2015 Miss Teen Popcorn title Saturday evening in festivities at River Valley High School. “I was shocked,” said the newly crowned Moodie. “I thought they had read the wrong number, so it really caught me off guard. Right now I’m pretty much speechless.” In her new capacity, Moodie will be featured […]
Curry crowned Miss Teeny Pop for 2015
August 10, 2015 by
Marin Curry was chosen Miss Teeny Pop 2015 this past Saturday during competition at River Valley High School. To capture the crown, Curry garnered the top commercial award, as well as competed in modeling and performed a tumbling/hula hoop routine as her talent. “When I realized I was going to win it was breathtaking,” said […]
Robbery turns into standoff with Sheriff’s Office
August 10, 2015 by
On Saturday, August 8, 2015 at approximately 3:30am, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office investigated a robbery and assault that took place in the area of Campbell Road at Marion-Green Camp Road. Officials said the victim had non-life threatening injuries and was transported to the hospital. The suspects were tracked to a residence in the 900 […]
Dunn, Voll join board of Marion Community Foundation
August 7, 2015 by
Two new members have been welcomed to the Marion Community Foundation Board of Directors, announced president and CEO Dean L. Jacob. The new board members include Jeremy Dunn and Fran Voll. These new members bring the board to its full complement of 15 members. Jeremy Dunn, a Marion native, graduated from Pleasant High School in […]
Local Red Cross has AmeriCorps openings
August 7, 2015 by
The American Red Cross has AmeriCorps openings in the Marion area. AmeriCorps service opportunities offer practical, real life experiences for individuals looking to engage in public service while meeting the critical needs of the Red Cross. Team members will participate in disaster response and preparedness activities, community disaster education, volunteer recruitment and outreach to members […]
Palace Theatre showing “Inside Out” this weekend
August 7, 2015 by
Marion Palace Theatre management is thrilled to bring the Pixar animated film “Inside Out” to the big screen on August 7, 8 and 9, 2015. The movie “Inside Out” is an adventure comedy, which invites movie-goers to meet the little voices inside your head. Pixar provides the following synopsis of the film: Growing up can […]
Marion Visitors Bureau celebrating 30 years with open house
August 5, 2015 by
The Marion Area Convention and Visitor’s Bureau has been in the business of marketing Marion as a destination for the past 30 years. The Marion Area CVB existence started with a resolution by the Board of Marion County Commissioners on November 20, 1984 to commence collecting bed tax on January 1, 1985. The bed tax […]
Ohio lawmakers propose drug testing some welfare recipients, Crawford County volunteers for pilot
August 5, 2015 by
Two Republican state lawmakers are reviving a plan to drug test welfare recipients to ensure taxpayer money is going to families who need help and not drug dealers. Reps. Ron Maag of Salem Township and Tim Schaffer of Lancaster said Tuesday they will introduce a bill establishing a pilot program in three counties and appropriating […]
