The Marion Palace Theatre will show the Disney animated film “Planes” on September 27, 28, 29, 2013. Disney.com describes the action-packed film: Dusty is a big-hearted, fast-flying crop duster who dreams of competing in the most exhilarating around-the-world air race in history. There are only a couple of not-so-small problems – Dusty is not exactly […]
Ohio, 39 Other States Urge FDA to Adopt E-Cigarette Regulations
September 26, 2013 by
Ohio Attorney General DeWine has urged the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue proposed regulations on electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes. The bipartisan letter to the FDA was issued jointly with Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley and was co-signed by attorneys general from 38 additional states and territories. “Unlike traditional tobacco products, […]
Marion Unemployment Dropped in August
September 25, 2013 by
The unemployment rate for Marion County dropped in August 2013 to 7.4 percent, down from 7.9 percent in July 2013. While that represents a month-to-month improvement, the rate is now just even with the rate from a year ago. The rate dip in August was entirely due to people dropping out of the available workforce. […]
Program to Focus on Teen Driver Safety at Harding High School
September 25, 2013 by
Teens have the highest crash rate of any group in the United States, and with the school year in full swing many students are driving their cars to school, sports practice and other activities. To help those students make it to their destinations safely, Marion Harding High School has invited AAA to inspect students’ vehicles […]
Show Brings the Spirit of Woody Hayes Alive on Stage
September 25, 2013 by
If you grew up following college football during the ‘50s, ’60s or ’70s, chances are you have memories of Woody Hayes stomping along the sidelines during an Ohio State game. From afar, Hayes was known for his quick-temper on the football field, but those closest to Hayes knew he was much more. He was a […]
Attorney General DeWine Launches 2013 Student Video Contest
September 25, 2013 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced the start of the 2013 Take Action High School Video Contest, which gives Ohio high school students a chance to win up to $2,500 in college scholarships. “Ohio high school students are very creative, and this contest allows them to showcase their talents while promoting important messages about […]
75 Schools Coming to Annual College Night Event
September 24, 2013 by
Area high school students from central and north central Ohio, parents, and other interested adults are invited to attend the 38th Annual Marion Area College Night, Wednesday, September 25, 2013, 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the George H. Alber Student Center on the Marion campus. The event, which is co-sponsored by The Ohio State University at Marion […]
C-SPAN to Air Special on Florence Harding
September 24, 2013 by
C-SPAN recently traveled to Marion to learn about Florence Harding from Sherry Hall, Harding Home Museum and site manager, for their original series, “First Ladies: Influence and Image.” This episode featuring the Harding Home will air on Monday, September 30, 2013 at 9:00pm on C-SPAN networks. A website dedicated to Florence has also been set […]
Council on Aging Offering Service, Special Project Funding
September 24, 2013 by
The Marion County Council on Aging has announced that 2014 application materials are now available for Council on Aging Community Enrichment Grants. The Board of Directors established this program to fund special projects and services that enhance and enrich the lives of older adults in Marion County. Community Enrichment Grants are limited to $2500 and […]
Internet Cafe Backers Have 10 Days to Get More Signatures to Block Law
September 24, 2013 by
Backers of a referendum to stop a law that would effectively eliminate Internet sweepstakes cafes will need to collect more signatures on petitions if they are to get their issue before voters. Secretary of State Jon Husted today certified that petitioners fell more than 71,000 signatures short of the total number of valid signatures required […]
