Gov. John Kasich on Thursday pledged to get tough next year on Ohio’s underperforming charter schools. “We will not tolerate people coming into this state, making money at the expense of great education for our kids,” Kasich said in a year-end speech before Ohio Chamber of Commerce members. “And the legislature’s going to have to […]
Palace Theatre offering discounted movie and free hot chocolate this weekend
December 19, 2014 by
The Marion Palace Theatre will present the popular 2004 Christmas movie, The Polar Express on December 19, 20 and 21. Movie-goers have five opportunities to see this family-friendly film and to get free hot chocolate. Show times are Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Theatre management has reduced […]
Marion Police Department honors Officer and Civilian of the Year
December 18, 2014 by
The Marion Police Department has recognized Officer Robb Reed as the 2014 Officer of the Year and Diane Patrick as the 2014 Civilian of the Year. Reed and Patrick were selected for the honor by their peers at the department. Officer Reed began his career with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office before joining the Marion […]
Court: Former Cardington employee not entitled to whistleblower status
December 18, 2014 by
An employee of the Village of Cardington who claimed he was fired for reporting problems at the local wastewater treatment plant did not establish that he qualified as a whistleblower under state law or that his employer committed any crimes, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled Wednesday. Donald Lee, who worked at the plant, was “instrumental” […]
Ohio redistricting reforms heading to voters for final approval
December 18, 2014 by
The Ohio House on Wednesday gave final approval to a bipartisan plan changing how the state draws its legislative districts, sending the measure to voters to consider next year. The House voted 80-8 to approve changes made to House Joint Resolution 12 by the Senate early Friday morning. Changes to Ohio’s redistricting process have been […]
Procedural misstep derails proposed changes to Ohio fireworks law
December 18, 2014 by
A bill allowing Ohioans to set off firecrackers, bottle rockets and other consumer-grade fireworks went down in flames Wednesday afternoon thanks to a procedural misstep that kept it from a House floor vote. The House Health and Aging Committee planned to approve Senate Bill 386 for a floor vote later in the day — the […]
Dispatcher Thorpe named sheriff’s office 2014 Civilian of the Year
December 17, 2014 by
Marion County Sheriff Tim Bailey recently announced the 2014 selections for Civilian Employee of the Year is Dispatcher Shawn Thorpe. Thorpe came to the sheriff’s office in January 2013 from the Marion Township Fire Department. “Dispatcher Thorpe’s dedication, work ethic, and experience make him an excellent selection for the 2014 Sheriff’s Office Civilian of the […]
Marion church holding drive thru food giveaway
December 17, 2014 by
Fairpark Community Baptist Church will hold a Drive Thru Food Giveaway on Saturday, December 20, 2014 starting at 9:00 am. No paperwork or ID is required and everyone is welcome. The church is located at 940 Bermuda Drive in Marion.
MPH to close early Friday for training
December 17, 2014 by
Due to an all staff in-service/training, Marion Public Health will close at 12:00 on Friday, December 19, 2014. 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 is located at 181 S. Main Street. Additional information about Marion […]
Ohio Democrats choose David Pepper as new party leader
December 17, 2014 by
Finding success for the Ohio Democratic Party will require input from Democrats across Ohio that gives them a sense of ownership in how the party operates, newly elected party chair David Pepper said. Pepper was elected chairman Tuesday by members of the party’s executive committee. He will assume the post in January, replacing Chris Redfern, […]
