The Marion Police Department has assigned a school resource officer to spend the summer working with local children. Chief Bill Collins said the plan is part of the department’s new Community Policing Initiative for 2014. Officer Dave Dunaway, the School Resource Officer for Grant Middle School, has been assigned as the Safe Summer Kids & […]
2014 Spring Hydrant Flushing Week 5 Schedule
June 13, 2014 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, June 16 through Friday, June 20 between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. “Flushing is an important part of our system’s regular maintenance program. It ensures hydrants and valves are working properly and helps prevent sediment buildup,” said Don Scott, […]
Concert in the Park to Feature Palace Theatre Big Band
June 13, 2014 by
The Palace Theatre Big Band, featuring vocalists Johnny Steiner and Ann Schertzer, will be the entertainment at the Concert in the Park on Sunday, June 15, 2014. This group of local musicians, under the leadership of George Schram, will play a variety of Big Band and dance music. The free, weekly concerts are held in […]
ODNR Offers Tips for Responsible Boating this Season
June 13, 2014 by
School is out, and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) wants to remind Ohioans to put safety first when they boat along Ohio’s waterways during the 2014 summer season. The last several months, Ohioans have endured a frigid winter and a wet spring and the state’s waters have been slow to warm up. Remember […]
Local Woman Becomes Member of Ohio Leadership Institute
June 12, 2014 by
Margie Saull of Prospect has become a member of the prestigious Jo Ann Davidson Ohio Leadership Institute. Saull, who is a retired educator, is among 22 women who were selected to participate in the eight-month program, which inspires, prepares and empowers women to assume key leadership roles in their community. “These women exemplify the qualities […]
Family Fun Day Planned at McKinley Park
June 12, 2014 by
Genesis Church will host a Family Fun Day in McKinley Park on June 15, 2014 at 10:00am. There will be bounce houses, games, hot dogs, and an illusionist. For more information, visit www.genesis.com or call 740.251.0169.
Upcoming Palace Theatre Movies Include Mr. Peabody and 12 Years a Slave
June 12, 2014 by
The Marion Palace Theatre management has announced movie-goers will have the opportunity to enjoy movies the remaining weekends in June at the historic theatre located in downtown Marion. The animated adventure comedy “Mr. Peabody and Sherman” will be shown on Saturday, June 14 and Sunday, June 15 at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Mr. Peabody […]
Ohio Supreme Court: Payday Lenders May Operate Under Law Loophole
June 12, 2014 by
The Ohio Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a loophole in state law allowing payday loan lenders to operate without restrictions established by lawmakers and endorsed by voters in a statewide referendum. The unanimous decision reverses a Ninth District Court of Appeals ruling that Ohio Neighborhood Finance, which runs Cashland stores, wrongly used a mortgage lending […]
Judge Orders Early Voting the Weekend Before the General Election
June 12, 2014 by
A federal judge sided with Democrats on Wednesday, ordering Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted to restore early, in-person voting on the three days before Election Day. Husted released a statement saying he will follow the court order. Earlier this year, Husted directed boards of election in all 88 counties to hold the same early, […]
Marion Rotary Awards 2014 Scholarships to Local Students
June 11, 2014 by
Some of the Marion area’s best and brightest graduating seniors were honored at Marion Rotary Club’s Annual Scholarship Day held on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at the Marion Palace Theatre’s May Pavilion. All of the students receiving scholarships graduated in the top 15% of their class with solid grade point averages. Eight of the twelve […]
