Gov. John R. Kasich announced Wednesday that he has commuted the death sentence of Arthur Tyler to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The decision comes just one day after the Ohio Parole Board recommended that Tyler, the next death-row inmate scheduled for execution in Ohio, should be granted mercy because of questions […]
River Valley Staff Create Parody Videos to Encourage Students During Testing
April 30, 2014 by
As students around the state take on the Ohio Achievement Assessments this week, the staff at River Valley’s Heritage Elementary and Liberty Elementary decided to do something special…create parody videos. The staff at Heritage Elementary staff produced a parody of Pharell’s hit song “Happy” for their students. Over at Liberty Elementary, the staff created a […]
Model Train Convention Coming to Marion this Weekend
April 30, 2014 by
More than 200 model train hobbyists are scheduled to attend the 2014 Spring S Spree at the Marion County Fairgrounds Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum, May 2 – 3, 2014. This annual event attracts model train enthusiasts from many states throughout the Midwest and will be hosted by the 50-member Central Ohio S Gaugers (COSG), a model […]
Marion Grocery Designated as First “Healthy in a Hurry Corner Store”
April 30, 2014 by
A grand re-opening event is planned for Thursday, May 1, 2014 to debut JMJ Discount Food and More as the first Marion Healthy in a Hurry Corner Store. JMJ Discount Food and More, LLC is partnering with Creating Healthy Communities and Pioneering Healthier Communities Marion to identify convenient healthy food choices. During an open house […]
Johnny Steiner to Perform “DeLovely” In The May Pavilion
April 30, 2014 by
The Palace Cultural Arts Association invite you to enjoy an afternoon of song, comedy and positivity with Johnny Steiner on Sunday, May 4, 2014 at 3 p.m. Johnny will entertain audiences with his charm, talent and “DeLovely” performance featuring a number of songs from the Cole Porter songbook. Audiences can expect to hear such tunes […]
Free MMR Immunization Clinic Scheduled in Cardington
April 30, 2014 by
The Knox County Health Department has reported an outbreak of measles among residents who had recently traveled oversees on a humanitarian trip. As of April 26, 2014, there were 14 confirmed cases of measles in Knox County. In response, the Morrow County Health Department is holding a MMR immunization clinic on Wednesday, April 30, at […]
Boys & Girls Club Holding Annual 5k with New Route
April 29, 2014 by
The Boys & Girls Club of Marion County is asking everyone to “Go the Distance” for local kids and join them for their 3rd Annual 5k Run/Walk and Kid’s Fun Run on Saturday, May 17, 2014. Last year over 100 runners and walkers helped raise funds for the non-profit group and advance their efforts to […]
Marion Historical Society Holding Time Travelers’ Ball
April 29, 2014 by
The Marion County Historical Society is inviting the public to join them for the “Time Travelers’ Ball” at the Hotel Harding on May 3, 2014. The ball will run from 7:00pm to 11:00pm providing a “fun-filled evening visiting the past, present, alternate past and future.” Attendees will be able to: dance the evening away to […]
Informational Meeting Set for Downtown Marion Market
April 29, 2014 by
Downtown Marion is gearing up for their annual Downtown Marion Market set to kick off on May 9, 2014 and run for 21 weeks every Friday evening from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. An informational meeting will be held this Wednesday, April 30, 4:00 p.m., at the CanDo/Chamber building, 205 West Center Street. “The informational meeting,” said […]
OhioHealth Marion General Hospital Offering Health Awareness Profiles
April 29, 2014 by
Marion General Hospital is offering Health Awareness Profiles (HAPs) through May 3, 2014 from 7:00 a.m. to noon at Marion Centre (formerly Southland Mall), located at 1509 Marion-Waldo Road in Marion. This screening is available for $20 and can be done without a physician prescription or order. The process is “quick and easy,” and provides […]
