April 6 is the voter registration deadline for the May 5, 2015 Special Election in Marion County. There are just three issues on the ballot which affect only Marion Township, Village of Prospect, and the River Valley School District. Anyone qualified may register to vote at the Marion County Board of Elections Office, 222 W. […]
Marion Police seeking Kilgore for probation violation
March 31, 2015 by
The Marion Police Department is seeking Winston Kilgore for a probation violation and as a possible suspect in recent crimes. Kilgore is described as a 23-year-old white male with blonde hair and hazel eyes. He stands 6 feet tall and weighs 170 pounds. His last known address was 551 South Main Street, apartment B. Winston […]
With record Ohio road construction planned, officials call for driver safety
March 31, 2015 by
With a record 990 construction projects scheduled this year, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is reminding motorists to be “work zone aware,” and think safety for themselves, other drivers, and all roadside workers. In addition, ODOT is teaming up with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, other law enforcement agencies and local media to raise […]
Palace Theatre bring “Paul McCartney Concert Experience” to Marion
March 30, 2015 by
Experience three decades of ‘The Beatles’ and ‘Wings’ live – with the “world’s premier McCartney concert experience, The McCartney Years,” at the historic Marion Palace Theatre on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 8 p.m. The show is praised by Sid Bernstein, the legendary concert promoter who brought the original Beatles to America, as “the best […]
Marion church offering Financial Peace University class
March 30, 2015 by
Richland Road Church of Christ is inviting the public to join then and “learn God’s way of handling money” with Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. Organizers say the average turnaround in debt is $8000 in just the first three months. The new class begins on April 10, 2015 at 6:00pm at the Richland Road Church […]
Ohio Attorney General warns of spring scams
March 30, 2015 by
As spring officially begins, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning Ohioans to be wary of solicitors who offer roofing, driveway paving, or tree trimming services and demand upfront payment. “Spring is a good time to make home repairs, but it’s also a time to watch for scams,” Attorney General DeWine said. “If someone comes […]
Marion church to shower Harding High School with 25,000 Easter Eggs
March 27, 2015 by
A helicopter and numerous volunteers, are preparing to drop an abundance of candy and toy filled Easter eggs onto the Marion High School track/soccer field on Saturday, April 4, 2015. Approximately 25,000 plastic eggs will be dropped onto the field from a helicopter as it passes over. The event, sponsored by APEX Church, is for […]
Marion Public Health closing for staff training day
March 27, 2015 by
Due to an all staff in-service/training, Marion Public Health will be closed Wednesday, April 1, 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, April 2, 2015. […]
Ohioans report receiving scam calls from “911”
March 27, 2015 by
Attorney General Mike DeWine has warned Ohioans about scam calls that appear to come from the phone number “911” and instruct consumers to contact the Attorney General’s Office to avoid arrest or legal action. DeWine’s office has received approximately 20 reports of the scam in 2015, with most filed this month. The scam begins when […]
No increased speed limits or left-lane restrictions in State transportation bill
March 27, 2015 by
Ohio lawmakers gave final approval Thursday to a two-year transportation budget with more than $7 billion for highway projects around the state. The budget also contains a controversial 30-day vehicle registration deadline and requires the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to accept credit and debit cards, among other measures. The Ohio House passed the budget 82-13 […]
