With a commanding lead among men, Ohio Gov. John Kasich leads likely Democratic challengers in an early look at the 2014 governor’s race, 46 – 37 percent over Cuyahoga County Executive Ed Fitzgerald and 45 – 38 percent over U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Richard Cordray, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released Thursday. […]
Two Arrested, One Sought in Connection to Drug Trafficking
April 17, 2013 by
The METRICH / MARMET Drug Task Force says a two month long investigation culminated Tuesday, April 16, 2013 with the arrest of two individuals and an arrest warrant for a third person. The investigation centered around alleged drug trafficking on Waterloo Street in the City of Marion and was wrapped up following a report of […]
Downtown Clean Up Set for Thursday
April 17, 2013 by
Marion County Recycling and Litter Prevention, Downtown Marion, and a host of volunteers are holding a Downtown Clean Up on Thursday, April 18, 2013. The day is part of a host of Earth Week activities being held in Marion. The public is invited to join them for lunch and festivities at the Marion County Courthouse, […]
Bebout Announces Retirement from Marion Community Foundation
April 17, 2013 by
President and CEO of Marion Community Foundation since 2000, Brad Bebout has announced his intent to retire at the end of this year. The foundation says a succession committee, created by the Board of Trustees, will fully utilize the luxury of several months of planning to search for Bebout’s replacement. During Bebout’s 13-year tenure, he […]
Police Arrest Two for Burglary
April 17, 2013 by
The Marion Police Department says two men were arrested early Wednesday morning after officers say the pair was caught in the process of burglarizing a garage. Ptl. James Fitsko and Ptl. Jeremy McCullough responded to a Burglary in Progress call at about 1:00am on April 17, 2013 in the 400 block of Pennsylvania Avenue. A […]
State Budget Calls for Sex Ed Restrictions, Other Changes
April 17, 2013 by
The overhauled two-year state budget approved Tuesday by the House Finance and Appropriations Committee would put new restrictions on sex education in schools while giving a $30-million-a-year boost to nursing home funding. The changes were in a 600-plus-page package of amendments to the House version of Gov. John Kasich’s “Jobs Budget 2.0.” The budget bill […]
Ohio Homeland Security Reminds the Public to be Aware
April 17, 2013 by
In response to the tragic events at the Boston Marathon, officials from Ohio Homeland Security and the state’s three fusion centers located in Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati are working closely with federal authorities and monitoring the situation as it unfolds. If information becomes available that could affect the safety and security of Ohio, it will […]
MARCA Industries Holding Community Green Day
April 16, 2013 by
The Document Destruction Division of MARCA Industries, Inc. is reminding everyone to “Reduce, Recycle, and Restock” during their Community Green Day on Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. As part of the event, MARCA will be offering document destruction, recycling of paper, an electronics drop off (TV’s are $15), and help […]
Contractors Sought for Waldo Sanitary Sewer Hook Ups
April 16, 2013 by
The Village of Waldo has been undergoing construction of the installation of their new sanitary sewer system. This project has had various funding sources including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Water and Sanitary Sewer Grant Program. The second half of this CDBG grant will provide residential sanitary sewer hook ups to income eligible households within […]
Rebellion to Remember to Benefit Historical Society
April 16, 2013 by
The Marion County Historical Society will present a “Rebellion to Remember” on Saturday, April 20, 2013, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the May Pavilion at the Marion Palace Theatre. The fundraising event will feature dinner, wine, silent auction and panel discussions featuring Civil War participants Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, Belle Boyd, Gen. […]
