Ohio’s four-day commemoration of Vietnam Veterans Day from March 26-29, 2013 kicks off Tuesday with a 10 a.m. opening ceremony at the Ohio History Center. That’s followed by an 11 a.m. panel discussion by Vietnam veterans at the History Center, and the opportunity there at 1 p.m. to record their recollections of the war for […]
Boys & Girls Club Holding 5k and Kids’ Fun Run
March 21, 2013 by
The Boys & Girls Club of Marion County is asking everyone to “Go the Distance” for local kids and join them for their 2nd Annual 5k Run/Walk and Kid’s Fun Run on Saturday, April 6, 2013. The inaugural run last year saw over 140 runners and walkers who helped raise funds for the non-profit group […]
Warning Issued Over Scams Targeting Unemployment Compensation Claimants
March 21, 2013 by
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) is warning Ohioans about two identity theft scams targeting unemployment compensation claimants. In one scam, a telephone caller indicates that a job is available but says the individual must provide a credit card number and other personal information in order to be hired. In another scam, […]
Marion General Awarded Accreditation from The Joint Commission
March 21, 2013 by
OhioHealth Marion General Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for accreditation by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety in hospitals. The accreditation award recognizes Marion General Hospital’s dedication to continuous compliance with The Joint Commission’s state-of-the-art standards. Marion General Hospital says they underwent […]
Marion Palace Theatre Showing “The Impossible”
March 21, 2013 by
The Marion Palace Theatre will show the dramatic film “The Impossible” on March 22, 23 and 24, 2013. In 2004, a devastating tsunami hit Southeast Asia. “The Impossible” is the true story of one family’s journey of hope and survival in the mayhem of one of the worst natural catastrophes of our time. A regular […]
Ohioans Cautioned about Safety with Burning during Spring Wildfire Season
March 21, 2013 by
Ohioans are urged to be aware of the state’s outdoor burning regulations and take necessary precautions if they are planning to burn debris this spring, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Ohio law states outdoor debris burning is prohibited from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. during March, April and May. Burning is […]
Marion Catholic to Close at End of School Year
March 20, 2013 by
The Catholic Diocese of Columbus has announced that Marion Catholic Senior High School (grades 9-12) will close at the end of the 2012-13 school year because of declining enrollment and financial concerns. Grades 7 and 8 will be incorporated into St. Mary Catholic School beginning with the 2013-14 school year. “This was a difficult decision […]
Donation to Help Finish Marion Skate Park
March 20, 2013 by
An anonymous donation will help the City of Marion Parks Department finish up the skate park area at Lincoln Park. The skate part was moved to Lincoln Park last year, but several improvements had yet to be completed. Parks Superintendent Mike Cheney told members of the City Council Finance Committee Tuesday evening that the donation, […]
Detroit Man Arrested with Heroin and Pills
March 20, 2013 by
On Tuesday, March 19, 2013, the METRICH / MARMET Drug Task Force says they recovered pills and heroin after an investigation into drug trafficking. Officers arrested Cortez Daniels, 29, of Detroit, Michigan, in the 100 block of North Main Street on charges of Trafficking in Heroin and Aggravated Trafficking in Drugs. Investigators say that during […]
Police say Drunk Man Accidentally Shot Another Man
March 20, 2013 by
The Marion Police Department says an intoxicated man dropped a loaded revolver and shot another intoxicated man on Tuesday, March 19, 2013. A 911 call was received by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office reported that a man had shot himself in the hip at 635 Mary Street. That information was then relayed to the Marion […]
