Ohio’s Holocaust and Liberators Memorial should serve to remind future generations of what evil can be and serve also as an inspiration for hope, speakers said Monday at a dedication ceremony. The monument remembers the millions who died in the Holocaust — 6 million Jews and another 6 million people from other groups, including the […]
Marion-area June Blood Drives Start at Library
June 2, 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, June 2, Marion Public Library (Bus), 445 E. Church Street 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, June 5, US Post Office (Bus), 230 Barks Road West 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, June […]
Crash Victim Establishes Scholarship Fund to Pay Back Community
June 2, 2014 by
Five years after the auto accident that changed her life on nearly every level, Stormy Cushing is looking for a way to pay back the community that made a difference for her. The Cushing family wants others to know the blessing of unconditional kindness and have established a scholarship fund at Marion Community Foundation. “Stormy’s […]
Marion Tech Announces Spring Term 2014 Dean’s List
June 2, 2014 by
Marion Technical College has named 163 full-time students to its Spring Term dean’s list. To qualify for the scholastic honor, a student must earn at least 3.5 out of a possible 4.0 academic average for the term and be enrolled at MTC as a full-time student. The following is the announced Dean’s List: First Name […]
Matthews Elected to Another Term as Head of Marion Republicans
June 2, 2014 by
Marion County Republican Party officers were elected and Central and Executive committeemen were sworn in by Judge Robert Fragale at the bi-annual re-organizational meeting Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at GOP headquarters. All positions are for a four-year term beginning this year. John R. Matthews II, of Caledonia, begins his first 4-year term after serving four […]
Suspected Drug Trafficker Arrested Again by MARMET
May 30, 2014 by
MARMET Drug Task Force officials say a several week long investigation resulted in the Friday arrest of a man for suspected drug trafficking. MARMET said the man had been arrested for the same offense last year. Shortly before 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 30, 2014, detectives from MARMET, with the assistance of Marion County Adult […]
Owen’s Opera House, RAMTECH Honored at CVB Breakfast
May 30, 2014 by
The Marion Area Convention and Visitor’s Bureau on Thursday, May 29, presented Dennis and Donna Mattix of the Owen’s Opera House with the 2013 Customer Service Star Award and RAMTEC (Robotics & Advanced Manufacturing Technology Education Collaborative) with the 2013 Community Ambassador Award for their promotion of the community. In addition to the awards, the […]
Elgin Alumni Planning 1st Annual Banquet
May 30, 2014 by
The newly formed Elgin Alumni Association has planned their first annual Elgin Alumni Banquet to be held at the new K-12 Elgin building on Saturday, June 28, 2014. A social hour will be held in the Auxiliary Gym from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., with the opportunity to tour the new facility. A spaghetti dinner will […]
Another Detroit Man Arrested for Allegedly Dealing Drugs in Marion
May 30, 2014 by
The MARMET Drug Task Force said they arrested a man from Detroit on Thursday for dealing drugs. The arrest came after detectives from MARMET executed a search warrant in relation to a month-long investigation into drug trafficking. Shortly after 3:00 p.m. on May 29, 2014, MARMET detectives, with assistance of officers from the Marion Police […]
Week 3 of 2014 Spring Hydrant Flushing
May 30, 2014 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, June 2 through Friday, June 6 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, […]
