National Manufacturing Day is Friday, October 6, 2017. Locally, Tri-Rivers Career Center and its workforce training center RAMTEC (Robotics & Advanced Manufacturing Technology Education Collaborative) are designated hosts for this event and will open their center at 2222 Marion-Mt. Gilead Rd, Marion, Ohio, 11am to 5pm with activities, demonstrations, contests and displays focusing on the […]
Marion County Prosecutor passes
October 4, 2017 by
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office reported Wednesday morning that Marion County Prosecutor Brent Yager was found unresponsive in his home and was later pronounced dead at the hospital. On October 3, 2017 at 9:51pm, the sheriff’s office received a 911 call for an unresponsive male who was not breathing at a residence in the 2900 […]
Rushmore Academy director resigns, MCS preparing to reintegrate the alternative school
October 4, 2017 by
The Marion City Schools Board of Education accepted the resignation of Rushmore Academy Director Steve Vanderhoff at Monday’s board meeting. Vanderhoff’s resignation follows an understanding between the Marion City School District and Rushmore Academy to reintegrate Rushmore’s alternative educational opportunities back into the framework of the comprehensive K-12 school district. The transition of the community […]
Shrek The Musical hits Star Theatre stage this weekend
October 4, 2017 by
The Star Theatre will present the awarding winning Broadway musical comedy, Shrek The Musical, October 6, 7, 8, 14, & 15, 2017. Curtains open for the October 6th, 7th, and 14th performances at 7 p.m. Sunday October 8th and 15th per are slated for 2 p.m. Because of high demand for tickets, the Star Players, […]
October 10 is deadline to register to vote in November General Election
October 4, 2017 by
Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted has reminded voters that the deadline to register to vote in the November 7th General Election is on October 10, 2017. Important dates to remember for this election are outlined below. Across Ohio’s 88 counties, there are 1,517 respective local issues that will appear before voters. Details on local […]
2017 Fall Hydrant Flushing – Week 7
October 2, 2017 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, October 2, through Friday, October 6, 2017 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. “Flushing is an important part of our system’s regular maintenance program. It ensures hydrants and valves are working properly and helps prevent sediment buildup,” said Don […]
Four sent to Columbus hospitals in weekend crash
October 2, 2017 by
Troopers from the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating a serious injury crash that occurred on Sunday, October 1, 2017 at 12:45pm on State Route 309 at Marion-Williamsport Road in Marion County. The crash involved a blue 2000 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Elisha R. Cottrill, age 30, of Marion, a Silver […]
Marion Republicans open office preparing for November election
October 2, 2017 by
Marion County Republican Headquarters will be open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. until after the November 7, 2017 election, according to Jackie Smith, coordinator. Beginning Monday, October 2, volunteers will be available to answer question and to offer literature and yard signs at 114 S. […]
Section of State Route 739 closes for culvert replacement
October 2, 2017 by
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) said that starting Monday, October 2, 2017 State Route 739 between Larue-Green Camp Road & Centerville-Green Camp Road will close in both directions for culvert replacement. The posted detour is: State Route 739 to State Route 37 to Richwood to State Route 47 to State Route 4 to State Route […]
Some State officials express disillusionment over district report cards
October 2, 2017 by
State Sen. Peggy Lehner used to be completely behind Ohio’s testing and school accountability system. “I no longer feel that way,” the chair of the Senate Education Committee told a panel in Shaker Heights this week. “I look at 20 years of federally-mandated testing…and I came to question it.” She is not alone. Ohio’s latest […]
