Due to an all staff in-service/training, Marion Public Health will close at 12:00pm Wednesday, June 24, 2015. The closing will affect all divisions of Marion Public Health including the Administration, Vital Statistics, Environmental Health, Nursing, Emergency Preparedness, and WIC divisions. Marion Public Health will resume normal business hours of 8:00am – 4:30pm Thursday, June 25th. […]
Free program to explore the history of Marion’s theaters
June 22, 2015 by
While most residents of Marion are familiar with the Palace Theatre, some may not be aware that numerous other theatres once provided entertainment opportunities as well. Among these were the Wigwam, Grand Opera House/Ohio Theatre, State, Orpheum, and Germania Park Pavilion just to name a few. On June 25, 2015, author Scott Hoffman will review […]
Strickland leads Portman by six points in latest Quinnipiac poll
June 22, 2015 by
Former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland, a Democrat, holds a six point advantage over incumbent Republican Sen. Rob Portman for the 2016 election in a new poll of Ohio voters released Monday. The Quinnipiac University Poll, conducted June 4-15 simultaneously with polls for 2016 Senate races in Florida and Pennsylvania, found that Portman polled far ahead […]
With increasing smoking rates, Ohio lawmakers urged to raise cigarette tax higher
June 22, 2015 by
State lawmakers are considering raising Ohio’s cigarette tax by 40 cents per pack, but anti-smoking advocates say such a small increase wouldn’t have much of an impact on public health. Shelly Kiser, director of advocacy for the American Lung Association in Ohio and Michigan, said a 40-cent increase would be a win for tobacco companies. […]
Marion Palace Theatre receives donation from FirstEnergy Foundation
June 19, 2015 by
The Palace Cultural Arts Association (PCAA) is pleased to announce it recently received a $3,500 grant from FirstEnergy Foundation. This donation will help fund the Marion Palace Theatre’s ReLight the Marquee Campaign project, which is currently underway. The necessary renovations will restore safety and preserve the historic 1928 design by reconstructing the grand entrance, façade […]
Edwards, Cummingham named local Republicans of the Months
June 19, 2015 by
Named Republicans of the Month by the Marion County GOP Central and Executive Committee were Warren Tom Edwards for April and Leslie Cunningham for May. A Caledonia resident,, Edwards has been with the Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office for 15 years, and as an assistant prosecutor has handled felony cases including homicides. He was a candidate […]
Lawmakers set to start work on merging House, Senate budget proposals
June 19, 2015 by
After months of debate, state lawmakers are in the home stretch of passing a new two-year state budget plan. But there are still major differences between the House and Senate budgets that need to be resolved, including tax reform, education funding, and abortion clinic restrictions. The Ohio Senate is scheduled to pass its $130 billion […]
Marion Senior Center to host “Coffee, Cookies & Celebrity Chats”
June 18, 2015 by
The Longest Day is a team event to raise funds and awareness for the Alzheimer’s Association®. Held annually on the summer solstice, the duration of this sunrise-to-sunset event symbolizes the challenging journey of those living with the disease and their caregivers. To that end, the Marion Senior Center is teaming up with Interim Healthcare to […]
Marion Elections Board participating in change of address effort
June 18, 2015 by
The Marion County Board of Elections is announcing the start of our annual National Change of Address effort. The Board Office has mailed “Voter Registration Confirmation Notices” to 9,013 Marion County residents. These notices are being sent as a requirement of the 1993 National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) of 1993 (commonly referred to as the […]
Car show to benefit Carla Dysert Foundation
June 18, 2015 by
Get out your polishing cloth and shine up your antique and/or classic cars. Primrose Retirement Community, 1550 Wellness Drive, is hosting its first Annual Carla Dysert Car Show 11 am to 3 pm Saturday, June 20 in the front parking lot at the community. There will be food and drink available, raffles and 50/50 drawing. […]
