Star Players to Perform South Pacific

The Star Players, Inc. will present the classic Rodgers & Hammerstein musical South Pacific as their summer musical production, July 26-28 & August 2-4, 2013 at the Star Theatre, 121 W. Wyandot Avenue, Upper Sandusky. South Pacific is under the direction of Mansfield resident and Director of Choral Music at Ridgedale Schools, Wm. Thomas Richards.  […]

Increase Reported in Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Complaints

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced that his Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) has recently seen a spike in complaints regarding alleged abuse and neglect at Ohio nursing homes. So far this year, the Attorney General’s Office has opened 131 abuse and neglect cases, as compared to 74 cases in the same time period […]

Orthopedic Surgeon Joins OhioHealth Marion Area Physicians

Bernard Nowacki, MD, has joined OhioHealth Marion Area Physicians effective June 23, 2013. Dr. Nowacki is an orthopedic surgeon who has practiced in Marion, Ohio, since 1981. He specializes in general orthopedics with a special interest in shoulders and knees. Dr. Nowacki was a former Chief of Surgery and Vice Chief of Staff at OhioHealth […]

City Aquatic Center Offering Swim Lessons, Second AquaGym Session

The Lincoln Park Aquatic Center is offering swim lessons beginning July 9, 2013. The 6 lesson session, available during the morning and evening, takes place on July 9, 10, 11 and July 16, 17 and 18. All ages are assessed during the 1st class to ensure their skill level. 3 to 5 years old class […]

Ohio Secretary of State Launches Ohio Founding Fathers, Historical Documents Websites

As the nation is set to celebrate Independence Day, Secretary of State Jon Husted today launched www.OhioFoundingFathers.com and www.OhioHistoricalDocs.com as part of new civic engagement effort focused on providing Ohioans with easy access to important historical information about our state and its founding principles. The announcement is part of a continuing effort by Ohio’s leaders […]

Officials Urge Safety When Using Legal Fireworks

In an effort to reduce the number of fires and fireworks-related injuries, the Division of State Fire Marshal encourages Ohioans to attend public fireworks displays hosted by local municipalities and licensed exhibitors this July 4th holiday. “The best way for Ohioans to prevent fireworks injuries is to attend a licensed, professional fireworks exhibition,” said State […]

Patrol Warns: Don’t Drink and Drive this Fourth of July Weekend

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is warning drivers to not get behind the wheel impaired this Fourth of July weekend. Troopers will be out in full force removing impaired drivers from Ohio’s roadways as part of the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement crackdown. Fourth of July weekend is traditionally a dangerous holiday […]

Government Office Closings for July 4th Holiday

Several changes and closings have been announced for area government offices and services in observance of the 2013 4th of July holiday. Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing the following closures for the City of Marion on Thursday, July 4, 2013: All offices in City Hall will be closed. Sanitation crews will not work on Thursday, […]

Sheriff Stepping Up Traffic Enforcement

Marion County Sheriff Tim Bailey is announcing that deputies will be conducting a traffic enforcement blitz to correlate with 4th of July activities in the county. Extra patrols will be working now through July 7, 2013 to ensure the safety of our community during weekend activities. In an effort to ensure the safety of the […]

Fourth of July Travel Expected to be Lighter than Previous Year

AAA Travel projects 40.8 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Independence Day holiday, a 0.8 percent decrease from the 41.1 million people who traveled last year.  The anticipated decline in holiday travel is predominantly due to a shorter holiday period. With the Fourth of July landing on a Thursday […]