The Palace Cultural Arts Association and show sponsor Jim and Barb Greetham will present the junior production of “Disney’s Peter Pan, Jr.” for three performances on the Palace Theatre main stage. More than 80 cast and crew members consisting of actors ages 7-17 years will perform a modern version of the timeless tale about a […]
New DivorceCare Groups for Kids & Adults Starting Soon
September 9, 2014 by
Epworth United Methodist Church will begin a new DivorceCare group on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 from 6:30 to 8:00p.m. Licensed social worker Elizabeth Claborn and Dr. Damon Osborne will serve as facilitators for the group. Topics will include healing, facing anger and loneliness, financial survival, and moving on. This group is open to all persons […]
Bischoff Named Marion General’s Chief Nursing Officer/Vice President of Patient Care
September 9, 2014 by
OhioHealth Marion General Hospital has named Joy Bischoff, MSN, RN, as Chief Nursing Officer/Vice President of Patient Care, effective September 8, 2014. As a result of her years of service at OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital, Bischoff brings to Marion General a wealth of knowledge and experience in many aspects of hospital services and within the […]
Poll: Kasich Maintains Lead, Other State Races Closer
September 9, 2014 by
Gov. John Kasich has a wide double-digit lead over Democratic challenger Ed FitzGerald, according to a new poll from the University of Akron. The school’s Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics shows the Republican incumbent up 40 percent to 21 percent over the Cuyahoga County executive. When voters leaning toward a particular candidate are […]
Marion Community Foundation Supports ALS Efforts with Flamingo Fund
September 8, 2014 by
When it comes to supporting those suffering from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Marion Community Foundation says they are ten years ahead of the curve of the current ice bucket challenge. Established in 2004, the Spencer C. Stephens Flamingo Fund is a donor advised fund at Marion Community Foundation which makes awards to the ALS Association’s […]
September Blood Drives Include Library Stop Monday
September 8, 2014 by
The American Red Cross will conduct open blood drives at the following Marion County locations this month: Noon to 6 p.m., Monday, September 8, Marion Public Library (Bus), 445 East Church Street 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, September 10, Ridgedale High School (Gymnasium), 3165 Hillman Ford Road 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, September […]
State Agents Urge Bars, Party Hosts to Stop Encouraging Excessive Drinking
September 8, 2014 by
With Ohio’s college football season underway and the professional season kicking off Sunday, it is a great time to remind servers and party hosts not to serve to anyone who has consumed too much alcohol. Excessive drinking during football games, whether at the game, near the stadium, at a bar or a party, is a […]
Invoice Scam Targeting Ohio Schools
September 8, 2014 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has warned that schools throughout Ohio are reporting phony invoices sent to their schools. “Schools are saying they’re receiving invoices for books they never ordered,” Attorney General DeWine said. “We want Ohioans to be aware of this potential scam, so that no Ohio school districts end up paying for something […]
New Marion Science & Engineering Building Green Lighted by OSU
September 5, 2014 by
The Ohio State University Board of Trustees approved a $1.36 billion capital spending plan at their Friday, August 29th meeting. That plan included a $15 million science/engineering building for The Ohio State University at Marion. While conceptual design work has been underway for many years, the board’s action puts the project on the “official” project […]
MARMET Seizes Over 100 Marijuana Plants from Area Fields
September 5, 2014 by
On September 3, 2014, members of the MARMET / METRICH Drug Task Force with the assistance of BCI Agents, and the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office conducted a one day preplanned marijuana eradication operation. This type of operation is conducted all around Ohio involving several different agencies. Using a helicopter from Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, which […]
