The Palace Cultural Arts Association will present Casey Abrams at the historic Marion Palace Theatre located in downtown Marion, Ohio on Saturday, May 2. 2015 at 8:00 p.m. Abrams, a season 10 stand-out finalist, impressed American Idol audiences each week with his spirited personality and his mastery of instruments – most notably, the stand-up bass. […]
Marion Marauderz hosting roller derby tryouts
April 28, 2015 by
Tired of the gym? Want a challenge? Want camaraderie and fun? The Marion Marauderz are inviting you to try out for their women’s flat track roller derby team. The tryouts are set for Tuesday, April 28, 2015 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm. The $5 tryout fee will get you padded up and skates on. Don’t know […]
Marion Senator chosen for training program on advancing political career
April 28, 2015 by
Two Ohio Republican legislators, including Marion’s Senator, have been picked by a national GOP organization for a yearlong training program on how to advance their political careers. State Sen. David Burke of Marysville, who represents Marion County, and state Rep. Sarah LaTourette of Geauga County were named to GOPAC’s 2015 Class of Emerging Leaders, the […]
Ohio Attorney General offers charitable giving tips following earthquake in Nepal
April 28, 2015 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has offered charitable giving tips in the wake of the Nepal earthquake that has killed thousands. “Our hearts go out to all those affected by the tragic earthquake in Nepal,” Attorney General DeWine said. “We encourage Ohioans to give generously to help the victims, while also taking steps to avoid […]
MTC committee revises plan in search for new president
April 27, 2015 by
Marion Technical College (MTC) Board of Trustees elects to take a thoughtful pause to consider the next steps in the search for a new president. After an extensive nationwide search, one of the top two finalists accepted a position at another community college. “A top candidate withdrew because he was offered another presidency,” said Rex […]
Warning issued over phone scam involving “water company”
April 27, 2015 by
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is alerting the public and area businesses about a potential telephone scam. An unknown suspect is contacting area businesses and claiming that they are from the “Marion Department of Water.” The caller informs the business that their water bill has not been paid and their water service will immediately be […]
Registration open for Miss and Ms. Popcorn Scholarship Pageants
April 27, 2015 by
The 2015 Marion Popcorn Festival Miss Marion Popcorn Scholarship Pageant and Ms. Marion Popcorn will be held Saturday, August 1, 2015 at River Valley High School, 4280 Marion-Mt. Gilead Road, Caledonia, OH. The Miss Marion Popcorn Scholarship Pageant is open to young women who have graduated high school and will be no older than 24 […]
Local leaders ready to “Speed Date” area residents
April 24, 2015 by
To be successful, Marion’s first Speed Date Your Local Leaders event on April 30, 2015 will need about 80 community residents to show up and sit at the 16 tables set up for the 16 local leaders who have accepted an invitation to participate. League of Women Voters Marion, together with co-sponsor The Marion Star, […]
Police arrest teen for allegedly starting fire that injured firefighter
April 24, 2015 by
The Marion Police Department said they have arrested a teenager for starting a fire this week. On April 23, 2015, the Ohio State Fire Marshall’s Office with the assistance of Marion Police Department and the Marion City Fire Department began the investigation into the fire which occurred in the 140 block of North Vine Street. […]
Marion Palace Theatre looking to complete final push to restore its marquee
April 24, 2015 by
During a recent press conference held at the historic Marion Palace Theatre the Palace Cultural Arts Association (PCAA) released updated information regarding the theatre’s $1.8 million restoration project. Scott Hoffman, Palace board member and chair of the Palace Cultural Arts Association fundraising committee reported the fundraising committee has collected approximately $1.4 million of the funds. […]
