Just hours after two House Republicans on Wednesday unveiled a three-part strategy to make Ohio a “right to work” state, GOP leadership in the Senate killed the idea. Senate President Keith Faber, of Celina, said in a statement Wednesday evening that the Senate’s “ambitious” agenda is focused on jobs and economy, but not right to […]
Palace Theatre to Show “Oz the Great and Powerful”
May 2, 2013 by
The Marion Palace Theatre will show the family adventure film “Oz the Great and Powerful” starring Mila Kunis, James Franco and Michelle Williams on May 3 and May 5. Walt Disney Studio Motion Pictures provided the following movie synopsis. Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty […]
Rate of Increase for Prescription Opioid Deaths Slows
May 1, 2013 by
The Ohio Departments of Health (ODH) and Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services (ODADAS) have announced that while the percent of increase in deaths tied to opioid drug overdoses in 2011 was cut in half from 2010 (from a 26 percent increase in 2010 to a 13 percent increase in 2011), the total number of unintentional […]
Partners Open New Apartments to Help “Overcome Housing Uncertainty”
May 1, 2013 by
Marion Goodwill Industries, WSOS Community Action and Marion City/County Regional Planning Commission, in association with the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, have announced the completion of the Marion Goodwill State Street apartments. The new-construction project located at 601 North State Street consists of three townhouse rental units. Two of the units are architecturally barrier-free for people who […]
Marion Police Discover Small Meth Lab
May 1, 2013 by
The Marion Police Department says officers, acting on a tip, discovered a “small” meth lab on Tuesday and arrested two men. On April 30, 2013, officers responded to an apartment in the 100 block of Jefferson Street for the report of a possible meth lab. When officers arrived, chemicals and other components used in the […]
Take the Official GED Practice Test for Free
May 1, 2013 by
Did you need to earn a GED? Do you think you have the skills necessary to pass the test? If you answered yes, here is your opportunity to find out if you do. The Marion Technical College ABLE program will be offering an opportunity to take the Official GED Practice Test at no charge. The […]
More Drugs Collected in Marion than any other METRICH Community
April 30, 2013 by
On Saturday April 27th, 2013, law enforcement agencies from the METRICH Drug Task Force, including Marion County, participated in another Prescription Drug Take Back Event. The counties collected a combined 1,828.6 pounds of medication with Marion County bringing in the largest amount at nearly 400 pounds. Lt. Ken Coontz of METRICH stated this was the […]
Marion Technical College Prepares for 2013 Commencement
April 30, 2013 by
Three-hundred and thirty-three students have applied to graduate from Marion Technical College (MTC) for the 2012-2013 academic year. Two-hundred and fifty-five of those graduating will be attending MTC’s Annual Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 11, at 10:00 am, at the Palace Theatre in Marion. The 2013 keynote speaker for graduation is Douglas White, Vice President […]
Ohio’s Official Artifact to be Ancient Pipe
April 30, 2013 by
Ohio has an official bird (cardinal), a flower (carnation), an insect (ladybug) and even a reptile (black racer snake). Oh, and a fruit (paw paw) too. Now the state is about to have an official artifact — a 2,000-year-old stone tobacco pipe discovered more than a century ago in an ancient Native American burial ground […]
Marion-area Blood Drives Announced for May
April 30, 2013 by
The American Red Cross will conduct open blood drives at the following Marion County locations this month: 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, May 3, Grant Middle School (first floor), 420 Presidential Drive 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday, May 6, Elgin High School (Gymnasium), 1239 Keener Road Noon to 6 p.m., Monday, May 6, […]
