Turns out that John Kasich is ready for prime time. Ohio’s governor has claimed a spot on stage in Cleveland for Thursday night’s Republican presidential debate, Fox News Channel announced Tuesday. The debate will be the first of the cycle for the crowded GOP field’s top contenders. Kasich, who declared his candidacy only two weeks […]
‘The Real Boardwalk Empire’ reveals shadowy stories of Harding administration
August 4, 2015 by
Remember the hit HBO series Boardwalk Empire? Some of the main characters were plucked from the administration of President Warren G. Harding, but what was truth and what was fiction? Harding Home Presidential Site researcher Jon Andersen will lead a program about some of those shady people in “The Real Boardwalk Empire” at 7 p.m. […]
Marion Republican making plans for annual Hog Roast and Auction
August 4, 2015 by
Items for the Marion County Republican Party’s annual Hog Roast and Auction are being accepted now, according to Marden Watts, auction chairman. The event to be held Thursday, August 13th at 5:30 at All-Occasions Catering, 6989 Waldo-Delaware Rd., Waldo, will feature an array of items available through silent and verbal bidding. There will be tickets […]
150 vehicles, including BMW and Escalade, to be featured at upcoming vehicle auction
August 4, 2015 by
Several sport utility vehicles, including a 2005 BMW X3 and 2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV, are among approximately 150 vehicles up for bid at the next State Surplus Vehicle Auction on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015. The auction will be held at the Ohio Department of Administrative Services, General Services Division headquarters, 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. The […]
Herr & Klaiber Crowned 2015 Wee Pops
August 3, 2015 by
From a field of 22 contestants, Paul Herr, Jr. and Krissy Klaiber were named Mr. and Miss Wee Pop 2015 during competition held Saturday morning at River Valley High School. Two-year old Herr is the son of Courtney and Paul Herr, Sr. of Bucyrus. Klaiber is the daughter of Emily & Kyle Klaiber of Marion. […]
Hall and McCarthy named Little Wee Pop Prince and Princess
August 3, 2015 by
Sixteen contestants vied for the title of Marion Popcorn Festival’s 2015 Little Wee Pop Prince and Princess at River Valley High School Saturday morning. Little Wee Pop is designed for children aged 0 – 23 months. The 2015 Prince is Brantley Hall, the 20-month-old son of Casey Keckler and Dustin Hall of Marion. The 2015 […]
Filliater Named Ms. Marion Popcorn Festival
August 3, 2015 by
Paige Filliater of Marion was named Ms. Marion Popcorn Festival 2015 during popcorn royalty festivities Saturday evening, August 1, at River Valley High School. She won a cash award, a crown, banner and prize package. “I’m so excited … and stunned,” said Filliater. “I couldn’t believe it when they said I had won the interview […]
Corwin Crowned 2015 Miss Marion Popcorn Festival
August 3, 2015 by
Elizabeth Corwin captured the title of Miss Marion Popcorn Festival 2015 Saturday evening, August 1, during competition at River Valley High School. By winning the Miss Marion Popcorn Festival title, Corwin earned a $1,000 scholarship, as well as the Festival crown, banner, and a prize package. “Pinch me, I’m dreaming,” said an amazed Corwin. “I […]
Late day admission discount announced for City Aquatic Center
July 31, 2015 by
The City of Marion has announced they are reducing late day admissions to the Lincoln Park Aquatic Center. Starting immediately, those arriving at the center after 4:00pm will receive half off the price of admission. For adults, admission will be $4 while children 4-17 and adults 55 years and older will be $2.50. Kids 3 […]
Arrests made in connection to string of business robberies
July 31, 2015 by
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said they made several arrests after responding to a burglary alarm early Thursday morning. Both the Sheriff’s Office and Marion Police Department have been experiencing an increased amount of burglaries to businesses so both agencies had detectives out working in a collaborated effort to solve these crimes. On Thursday, July […]
