Republican lawmakers have introduced a new wave of legislation that would continue to expand gun rights in Ohio. Among the proposed changes are measures that would allow public officials to carry firearms in the Statehouse and other “non-secured” public buildings, ban law enforcement from melting down confiscated guns and loosen the state’s definition of “automatic […]
Lightning Safety Awareness Week Urges Preparation
June 24, 2013 by
In an annual coordinated effort with the National Weather Service, the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness promotes June 23-29, 2013 as Lightning Safety Awareness Week and encourages all Ohioans to know what to do before, during and after thunderstorms, and to practice severe weather safety and preparedness throughout the summer. According to the National […]
Annual Golf Outing to Benefit Pleasant Football Program
June 24, 2013 by
The annual Spartan Golf Outing fundraiser for the Pleasant Spartan Football Program is set for Saturday, July 13, 2013 at the Marion Country Club. The public and past Spartan alumni are invited to golf and show your support of the football program. A Team is $400 or single golfers are $100. The price includes golf […]
Marion General Hospital Holding Heart Healthy Class
June 24, 2013 by
Dietitians say that ating right is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. It’s also an important part of decreasing your risk for developing heart disease and stroke, whether you have heart disease or want to prevent it. You are invited to join the dietitians at Marion General Hospital to learn about ways to reduce […]
Construction Shifting on State Route 95
June 21, 2013 by
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) says crews began shifting traffic Friday morning on State Route 95 in Marion between University Drive and Blevins Drive. That means traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction until the traffic switch is complete. By the end of Friday, there will once again be two lanes […]
Marion Palace Theatre Needs Exterior Renovations, Seeks Donations
June 21, 2013 by
Following inspections, the Marion Palace Theatre will undergo exterior renovations to the front of the building located at 276 W Center Street in Downtown Marion. A recent building inspection by NCR Engineering showed that the front façade, historic terra cotta, and both vertical and horizontal marquees need attention. “The building is 85 years old. Due […]
Earn College Credit at MTC with Goodwill’s PIES Program
June 21, 2013 by
The Goodwill Education and Training Center continues to provide employment assistance to individuals with challenging backgrounds. The PIES Program (Preparing Individuals with Employment Success) is designed to give participants that “extra support” in a group environment with people who are sharing the same experiences and struggles. “We give them ideas about how to make themselves […]
Chamber Cuts Ribbon at New Marion Restaurant
June 21, 2013 by
The Marion Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors recently joined Joseph and Grace Lee and their staff for the opening of Lee Garden, a family owned Chinese restaurant at 1713 Marion-Mt. Gilead Road in Mallard Square. Lee Garden now has two locations with the second located in Perrysburg, Ohio. Joseph has 30 years of Chinese cooking […]
Republican State Budget Proposal Calls for Higher Sales Tax, Lower Income Tax
June 21, 2013 by
Republican leaders of the Ohio House and Senate on Thursday announced they had agreed to a major tax overhaul as part of the state’s two-year budget. The new plan — the sixth major iteration of the state’s next two-year budget — would raise the 5.5 percent sales tax to 5.75 percent. The latest package also […]
Group Hopes to “Cover the Hill” in Prayer
June 20, 2013 by
A group of people have come together to “Cover the Hill,” a community prayer event, on Sunday, June 23, 2013 at 2:30pm. Organizers invite everyone to help them cover the hill at the City of Marion’s Lincoln Park. “The vision behind it is to provide a time and place to invite the entire community of […]
