Republican of the Month for September was Charles Sheets, who was called instrumental in supplying the equipment for the Civic Division prize winning GOP float in the recent Marion Popcorn Festival Parade. He was selected by the Marion County GOP Central and Executive Committee. Sheets, a retired farmer, is a member of the Delaware Farm […]
ODNR Urges Ohioans to Exercise Care during Fall Wildfire Season
October 27, 2014 by
Nine out of 10 wildfires are caused by people, which is why Ohioans should take the necessary precautions if they plan to burn debris, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Ohio law states outdoor debris burning is prohibited from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. during October and November. New this year, ODNR partnered with […]
Marion Visitors Bureau Wins Award for Marketing
October 24, 2014 by
Diane Watson, Director of Marion Area Convention and Visitors Bureau recently participated in the Ohio Travel Association’s (OTA) 2014 Conference on Tourism in Springfield, Ohio. She brought back a Ruby Award for the bureau’s efforts in marketing the Marion area to potential visitors. Conference on Tourism is Ohio’s annual conference for the travel and tourism […]
Police Investigating Robbery at Marion Laundry
October 24, 2014 by
On Thursday, October 23, 2014 at approximately 10:30 pm, the Marion Police Department received a report of a robbery at Colonial Coin Laundry, 610 Bellefontaine Avenue. Police said the suspect walked into the store, advised that he had a gun, and told the clerk to fill a bag that the suspect had brought with him. […]
Ohio Identifies First Case of Chronic Wasting Disease on Private Preserve
October 24, 2014 by
The Ohio Department of Agriculture and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources today confirmed the first positive case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in the state in a captive deer operation in Holmes County. The state continues to take quarantine action to control the further spread of the disease. There is no evidence that CWD […]
2014 Fall Hydrant Flushing Week 7 Schedule
October 24, 2014 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, October 27 through Friday, October 31, 2014 between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. “Flushing is an important part of Aqua’s regular maintenance program. It ensures hydrants and valves are working properly and helps prevent sediment buildup,” said Don Scott, […]
Ohio’s Fall Colors at Peak Conditions
October 24, 2014 by
Time is growing short for anyone that wants to enjoy Ohio’s beautiful fall colors. Right now, pockets of spectacular fall color remain scattered throughout the Buckeye State, but peak season is beginning to fade, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Now is the time to get out and savor some of Ohio’s […]
Marion Church Holding Heroes Unmasked Event
October 23, 2014 by
Genesis Church in Marion is hosting Heroes Unmasked Sunday on October 26, 2014 starting at 10:00am. This is “a day where your kids can discover the Bible through a historical adventure where they get to meet Bible Heroes, enjoy treats, crafts and games.” The free event will be held at Tri-Rivers Career Center and is […]
Three-Man Show Features Complete Works of Shakespeare
October 23, 2014 by
The Marion Palace Theatre will stage the comedy play The Complete Works of William Shakespeare-Abridged for three performances in the Palace Theatre May Pavilion. Show dates are scheduled for Friday, October 24 and Saturday, October 25 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 26, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. This “fast-firing, gag-a-second comedy” covers all thirty-seven of […]
Chili Cook-Off to Benefit Cub Scout Pack 33
October 23, 2014 by
The Friends of Pack 33 are each cooking their best chili to be voted upon by the public. The cook with the most donations in their bowl at the end of the dinner will be crowned Chili Royalty and will spend a whole day wearing the Chili crown and sash. Entrance is $3 per person […]
