Ohioans are reminded to be aware of the state’s outdoor burning regulations and take necessary precautions if they are planning to burn debris this fall, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Ohio law states outdoor debris burning is prohibited from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. through the end of November. Burning is […]
Annual Christmas parade set for Downtown Marion this weekend
November 29, 2017 by
The Downtown Marion Christmas Parade will step off at 12:00 PM Saturday, December 2, 2017. The route will follow along Center Street, stepping off at Greenwood Street and finishing at Orchard Street (near City Hall and the Palace Theatre). The parade will feature 33 participants, including Anna, Elsa, and Prince Han from Frozen, sponsored by […]
Annual “Christmas at the Palace” takes the Palace stage December 2, 3, and 4
November 29, 2017 by
Taking center stage at the historic Marion Palace Theatre is the annual community production of “Christmas at the Palace” on Friday, December 1 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, December 2 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 3 at 2:00 p.m. Written and directed by Clare Cooke, “Christmas at the Palace” is a joyful celebration featuring the […]
Ohio’s 2017 deer-gun season opens with more than 22,000 deer harvested
November 29, 2017 by
Hunters checked 22,366 white-tailed deer on Monday, November 27, 2017, the opening day of Ohio’s deer-gun hunting season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). The harvest was an increase over previous years and hunters in Marion County as well as all surrounding counties, took more deer this year than last. Ohio’s deer-gun […]
Patrol: traffic fatalities, impaired driving, drug arrests all increased over 2017 Thanksgiving
November 29, 2017 by
Provisional statistics released by the Ohio State Highway Patrol show more motorists were killed on Ohio’s roadways this Thanksgiving holiday than in recent years. During the five-day reporting period, from Wednesday, November 22, at 12 a.m. until Sunday, November 30, at 11:59 p.m., 16 people were killed in 11 fatal crashes. In 2016, nine people […]
Alber Enterprise Center hosting “Executive Overview on Leadership Excellence”
November 27, 2017 by
Leadership is changing daily. What worked last decade or even last year is not necessarily what works today. The Alber Enterprise Center of The Ohio State University is holding a two-hour overview for decision-makers who may want to further develop their team or simply take their organization to the next level. Executive Overview on Leadership […]
Four Marion applications received by State for medical marijuana dispensaries
November 27, 2017 by
Ohio regulators received 370 applications to sell medical marijuana but will initially award only 57 licenses at most. Cuyahoga and Franklin counties could have up to five dispensaries apiece, while many suburban and rural counties might not have any. And because no applications were filed in six western counties, the state won’t redistribute those counties’ […]
Wandering and dementia: Tips offered to keep your loved one safe
November 22, 2017 by
The number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease or some sort of dementia continues to grow. About 5.3 million people aged 65 or older suffer from Alzheimer’s dementia nationwide, or roughly 1 in 10 seniors. A person with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia can wander out of their home and may not remember his […]
Sheriff’s Office conducting extra traffic patrols for the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday
November 22, 2017 by
Marion County Sheriff Tim Bailey announced his office will be participating in a countywide traffic detail targeting speed and alcohol related violations for the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday. Deputies will be conducting extra traffic enforcement and patrol through November 26th. In an effort to ensure the safety of the motoring public, the sheriff’s office will be […]
Patrol reminds motorists to wear safety belts this Thanksgiving holiday
November 22, 2017 by
In anticipation of increased traffic during the Thanksgiving holiday, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to buckle up, never drive impaired and always follow traffic laws. Last year during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, nine people were killed in nine fatal crashes on Ohio’s roadways. Five of those fatalities were the result of an […]
