The Marion Palace Theatre will show the comedy film “Grown Ups 2” starring Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Kevin James and David Spade on August 16, 17 and 18, 2013. After having the greatest time of his life three summers ago, Lenny (Adam Sandler) decides he wants to move his L.A. family back to his small […]
Lawmakers Seek to Cover Pets in Domestic Protection Orders
August 15, 2013 by
In domestic violence cases, pets can become targets as abusers try to assert power over their victims. Sen. Michael Skindell, a Lakewood Democrat, has introduced a measure that would make clear that judges can extend protection orders to cover companion animals as a means of helping protect victims. Such protection orders limit the contact an […]
Ohio Residents Encouraged to Check Trees for Signs of Invasive Pests
August 15, 2013 by
In an effort to protect the trees of Ohio, the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) is encouraging Ohio citizens to check their trees for signs of the Walnut Twig Beetle and Asian Longhorned Beetle. Both of these tree pests have been detected in southwest Ohio and threaten the health and viability of the state’s hardwood […]
2013 Miss Teen Popcorn to be Chosen Saturday
August 14, 2013 by
Fifteen contestants will vie for the title of 2013 Miss Teen Popcorn on Saturday, August 17, 7:00 p.m., in festivities at River Valley High School. The 2013 Miss Teen Popcorn will receive scholarship money and prizes, be highlighted on the Festival’s main stage, take part in the Orville Redenbacher Parade, and represent the Marion Popcorn […]
Marion County Farm Bureau Holding Annual Meeting, Dinner
August 14, 2013 by
The Marion County Farm Bureau will hold their Annual Meeting on Thursday, August 22, 2013 at the Johnson Rudd Community Complex, 6342 Marion-Agosta Road (State Route 95 West of Marion), The evening starts with a reception at 6:00pm. Dinner will start at 6:30pm and the annual meeting will get underway at 7:30pm. Tickets are $12 […]
On Ten-Year Anniversary, Great Blackout Will “Probably Not” Reoccur
August 14, 2013 by
Ten years ago today, the largest machine ever built by humans unexpectedly collapsed and with it, some assumptions about modern technology. The Great Blackout of 2003 unplugged the power to an estimated 50 million people. Could it happen again? That is always the question when people stop to look back at a momentous event. A […]
Patrol, Local Law Enforcement to Start Drunk Driving Enforcement Blitz
August 14, 2013 by
This year, Ohio law enforcement agencies will join thousands of other highway safety partners throughout the nation to take part in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over crackdown on impaired driving. The enforcement blitz begins Friday, August 16, 2013 and will last through Labor Day. During the enforcement period, law enforcement partners have planned […]
State Rep. Hosting Town Hall Meeting to Discuss Common Core
August 13, 2013 by
State Representative Dorothy Pelanda is hosting a Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at 7:00 pm in the Guthery Community Room on the second floor of Maynard Hall on OSU’s Marion Campus. The public is encouraged to attend to learn more about the Common Core Initiative. The guest speaker will be Emmy Partin, […]
Proposal Would Allow for Online Voter Registrations
August 13, 2013 by
A Republican senator wants to make voter registration available online, a move he says will make voting more accessible to Ohioans while also saving money for boards of election across the Buckeye State. Sen. Frank LaRose introduced his plan Thursday. It would direct the secretary of state to create a secure statewide system online that […]
Festival Contest Seeks Outstanding, Unique Popcorn Recipes
August 13, 2013 by
The Marion Popcorn Festival’s Recipe Contest will pop to the forefront once again in 2013. Judging will take place on Thursday, September 5, at the Marion Popcorn Festival. Mary Longo of the OSU Extension office who coordinates the event indicates it is a traditional cooking contest where the finished product must be edible and must […]
