Lincoln Park Family Aquatic Center is having a special event, “One Sweet Deal,” which will be held Saturday, February 14, 2015 at the Marion Municipal Airport. Family memberships will be sold that day for $199, which equals over $50 in savings. This is a one-time event with no exceptions. Memberships will be available for purchase […]
Ohio liquor sales set another record of $949 million in 2014
February 12, 2015 by
Dollar sales of spirituous liquor in Ohio reached a record level in 2014 totaling $949 million. This was an increase of 5.6 percent and exceeded last year’s total by $50 million. Ohio customers are trading up and buying more premium items, increasing dollar sales without significantly increasing consumption. Sales of premium and super premium priced […]
Meyer named new Director for Marion Board of Elections
February 11, 2015 by
The Marion County Board of Elections members have selected local resident John Meyer as the new Director. The appointment comes after former director David Little stepped down earlier this year. Meyer started his career as a field service engineering performing vibration analysis and related training for heavy industry in the late 1980s. His customers included […]
Kasich touts tax plan as best approach, legislators & educators push back on school funding
February 11, 2015 by
Gov. John Kasich went on the offensive Tuesday, pushing the tax plans in his budget proposal as a way to bolster Ohio’s economy and his plan to revamp school funding across the state as the responsible thing to do. Kasich, speaking at a gathering of presidents from Ohio’s public colleges and universities, said the tax […]
Bills planned to defund Planned Parenthood, ban Down syndrome abortions, more
February 11, 2015 by
Banning abortions after 20 weeks and for fetuses diagnosed with Down syndrome are among the bills Ohio’s largest anti-abortion organization plans to push this year. Ohio Right to Life and a handful of state lawmakers on Tuesday announced six legislative priorities, including a 20-week abortion ban. The organization counts 13 anti-abortion legislative victories in the […]
State holding public meeting in Marion to discuss planned aerial Gypsy Moth treatments
February 11, 2015 by
Areas across Ohio are slated to receive gypsy moth aerial treatments by the Ohio Department of Agriculture in early spring to slow the spread of the destructive insect. Department staff members are hosting several open houses in treatment areas, including Marion, that will offer attendees the opportunity to speak directly with those who work with […]
Cast announced for Palace production of “Funny Girl”
February 10, 2015 by
The Marion Palace Theatre will present the legendary musical “Funny Girl” featuring a cast of 11 actors led by Hannah Fuller as the witty Fanny Brice and Stuart Harris as Fanny’s husband Nick Arnstein. Joining them are Diana Dailey, Paige Filliater, Courtney Hamilton, Kris Kasotis, Matt Meade, Kevin Orth, Gregory Patterson, Jay Reid and Morgan […]
Marion Senior Center hosting Sock Hop
February 10, 2015 by
The Marion Senior Center will host a nostalgic Sock Hop dance on Thursday, February 12, 2015, from 5:30 to 8pm. Marion area residents age 50 and older are invited to take a trip down memory lane, as the Senior Center will be transformed into a 1950s high school gymnasium that evening, complete with a live […]
Ohioans urged to use tax donations to help protect wildlife and nature preserves
February 10, 2015 by
As Ohioans work to complete their taxes this year before the April 15, 2015 deadline, residents statewide are reminded of an opportunity to help safeguard state nature preserves and wildlife with a tax donation. “When Ohioans give a tax donation to wildlife or state nature preserves, they are actively supporting conservation in our great state,” […]
Space still available for Marion Campus Job, Internship & Education Fair
February 9, 2015 by
Marion Technical College, The Ohio State University at Marion, Ohio Means Jobs – Marion County, and iHeartMedia, Inc. have again teamed up to host the 12th Annual Marion Campus Job, Internship & Education Fair in the George H. Alber Student Center Gymnasium, Thursday, February 19th, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. As in previous years, the event […]
