Two groups vying to legalize marijuana will not make the ballot in November, group leaders said, clearing the field for one marijuana ballot issue this year. Better for Ohio and Ohio Rights Group will not have the more than 305,591 signatures of Ohio voters required by July 1 to qualify for the November ballot, group […]
Two campaigns drop out, leaving one potential marijuana legalization issue for November ballot
June 11, 2015 by
First annual BookMarket sale at Marion Library this weekend
June 10, 2015 by
The new supporting organization of the Marion Public Library, the BookMarks, will hold their first annual BookMarket on Friday and Saturday, June 12-13, 2015, from 10:00am to 6:00pm. Sunday hours are 1:00pm to 5:00pm. They will be accepting cash, check (with picture ID) and credit cards (Visa, MasterCard). The sale is being held at the library’s main […]
Four arrested for rash of stolen vehicles in Marion County
June 10, 2015 by
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said they have arrested four individuals suspected of being involved in a rash of stolen vehicles, all of which were left unlocked with the keys inside. Early in the morning of Monday, June 8, two vehicles were reported stolen from the western area of Marion County. At approximately 3:46am, deputies […]
Columbus water advisory not affecting Marion County supplies
June 10, 2015 by
Aqua Ohio says they have become aware of confusion resulting from the City of Columbus’ ongoing drinking water advisory involving high levels of nitrates. To be clear, the Columbus Nitrate Advisory does not affect Aqua Ohio customers in Marion County. The City of Columbus has issued a nitrate advisory for portions of the city and […]
Cavs fans warned to watch out for ticket scams
June 10, 2015 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has warned Cleveland Cavaliers fans to beware of phony offers for tickets to see the Cavs face the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals Thursday in Cleveland. “A chance to see the Cavs play in the NBA Finals is one of the hottest tickets in Cleveland right now, and […]
First lady gowns featured in new exhibit at Kuhn Gallery
June 9, 2015 by
As their husbands took office, what generated excitement in the society pages often was not the content of the new president’s speech as much as the gown the new first lady wore to the inauguration. As part of the 2015 Warren G. Harding Symposium, The Ohio State University at Marion is hosting an exhibition of […]
Palace Theatre holding new volunteer orientation on Saturday
June 9, 2015 by
Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 10:00 am in the Palace Theatre, Palace volunteer advisory committee members will meet with potential Palace volunteers during an orientation session. The Palace hopes to build a volunteer corps with people ranging from juniors in high school to retirees that wish to give back to the community. The volunteers are […]
Women’s Club Home hosting Ladies Tea with Mary Ellen Withrow
June 8, 2015 by
The Historic Women’s Club Home will host Ladies Tea with Mary Ellen Withrow on Thursday, June 11, 2015 from 6-8 p.m. The topic will be “A Day in Washington”, the politics, protocol and parties she was part of during her tenure as Secretary of the Treasury under President Bill Clinton from March 1, 1994 to […]
With big differences expected, state lawmakers running out of time to pass new budget
June 8, 2015 by
Ohio lawmakers are increasingly under the gun to pass a state budget before state government funding runs out at the end of the month. Few, if any, are worried that a new two-year budget won’t be in place by June 30, when the current budget expires. But legislators are leaving themselves little time to resolve […]
Ohio State University trustees vote to freeze tuition, room and board
June 8, 2015 by
The Ohio State University Board of Trustees has adopted the affordability initiative proposed last month by President Michael V. Drake and instituted a comprehensive freeze on costs for in-state students. In addition, Drake announced the launch of a $15 million affordability initiative that will provide need-based grants to thousands of Ohio State undergraduates. Under the […]
