Governor John R. Kasich and Ohio Department of Agriculture Director David T. Daniels announced the winners for the 2015 “Agriculture is Cool” visual arts contest. Ohio children enrolled in school or home schooled during the 2014-2015 academic year shared their personal interpretation of why Ohio agriculture is “cool” for their chance to win tickets to […]
12 set to compete for 2015 Miss, Ms Marion Popcorn Festival titles
July 30, 2015 by
The 35th annual Miss Marion Popcorn Scholarship Program will be held Saturday, August 1, 2015 at River Valley High School. Also crowned that night will be Ms. Marion Popcorn Festival. The events will run simultaneously and begin at 7:00 p.m. Four will vie for the coveted Miss Marion Popcorn Festival title. Each must have graduated […]
2015 Wee Pops and Little Wee Pops to be crowned this Saturday
July 30, 2015 by
The Marion Popcorn Festival’s smallest royalty will be crowned in festivities at River Valley High School this Saturday morning, August 1, 2015. Sixteen contestants will try for the title of 2015 Little Wee Pop Prince and Princess designed for children aged 0 – 23 months. Mr. and Miss Wee Pop will be chosen from a […]
State reports first two human cases of West Nile Virus in 2015
July 30, 2015 by
Ohio’s first two human cases of West Nile virus in 2015 have been reported in a 34-year-old Cuyahoga County man with a febrile illness (fever), and a 77-year-old Hamilton County man with encephalitis. Ohio reported 11 human cases of West Nile virus in 2014. The Ohio Department of Health also reported that mosquitoes tested in […]
Motorcyclist seriously injured in Caledonia crash
July 29, 2015 by
Troopers from the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating a serious injury crash that occurred on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at approximately 7:25am on State Route 309 at the intersection of Main Street in the Village of Caledonia in Marion County. The Patrol said that Maureen E. Welch, 71, of Caledonia […]
Ohio lawmakers push to end all funding for Planned Parenthood
July 29, 2015 by
State and federal officials in Ohio on Tuesday announced they will seek to defund and investigate Planned Parenthood in the wake of controversial videos depicting organization officials. At an anti-abortion rally at the Ohio Statehouse, state Rep. Bill Patmon, a Cleveland Democrat, said he’s co-sponsoring new legislation that would cut off all state funding to […]
Marion residents staring in Upper Sandusky production
July 28, 2015 by
Several Marion area residents have traveled north to Upper Sandusky this summer to take part in the portrayal of the classic comedy/drama Hello Dolly directed by Marion resident Scott Persinger. Portraying the lead as matchmaker Dolly Levi, is Julie McGinnis. Hailie Crowder (Irene Molloy), Mallory Gleespan (Minnie Fay) and Elissa Crowder (Ermengarde) join the cast […]
Marion City Schools to re-occupy former administrative building
July 28, 2015 by
Marion City Schools has announced plans for its former administrative building as a church leasing the 910 East Church Street property moves to its new home. Liberty Baptist Church, which has leased the building since 2012, is moving to 921 Woodrow Ave. where it will have more room to grow. The Marion City Digital Academy […]
Marion Family YMCA’s Triathlon and Duathlon aims for fitness and fun
July 27, 2015 by
On Saturday, August 15, 2015 the Marion Family YMCA is holding their 9th annual triathlon and duathlon. Healthy living through physical activity is central to the Y’s cause and they say the triathlon/duathlon is a great way to achieve an exercise goal while having fun and building friendships. The triathlon consists of a 500 yard […]
Ohio insurance rates rise, but remain lower than most other states
July 27, 2015 by
Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor recently announced that the average rate changes for the top 10 private passenger auto and homeowner’s insurance groups in Ohio increased 2.6 percent and 4.3 percent, respectively, in 2014. The average rate change for auto insurance is similar while the homeowner’s insurance change is smaller compared to 2013 changes. “Ohio is […]
