After the Ohio Supreme Court concluded in 2016 that the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) wasn’t immune from a lawsuit by a Marion man struck in the face by a rock when fishing at Indian Lake State Park. The department agreed to settled the case for $70,000. The Ohio Court of Claims on August 2 […]
2017 Fall Hydrant Flushing – Week 2
August 25, 2017 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, August 28, through Friday, September 1, 2017 between 8 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 […]
Marion Palace Theatre to head back in time on Sunday with silent film
August 25, 2017 by
Audiences can experience a film, just as theatre-goers did 89 years ago, at the historic Marion Palace Theatre on Sunday, August 27, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. Playing on the big screen will be the 1929 Silent Film LIBERTY, starring the comedic duo Laurel and Hardy. Renowned resident organist for Detroit’s fabulous Fox Theatre, Dave Calendine […]
Section of North Prospect Street to close next week
August 23, 2017 by
The City of Marion Department of Engineering says that North Prospect Street from West Fairground Street to Klerx Avenue will be closed from Monday, August 28 at 7:00 am through Friday, September 1 at 5:00 pm. City of Marion Sewer Maintenance crews will be repairing a sanitary sewer at this location.
Historic war film “Dunkirk” to screen at Marion Palace Theatre
August 23, 2017 by
The historical war drama, “Dunkirk,” is scheduled for three showings at the historic Marion Palace Theatre. Movie times are Friday, August 25 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, August 26 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The Palace Theatre is located at 276 W. Center Street in Marion, Ohio. This historical thriller covers the Dunkirk evacuation […]
New completion date of September 1 for Barks Road project
August 23, 2017 by
The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced a new completion date of September 1, 2017 for the Barks Road project. The project had originally been planned to be completed at this point. ODOT stated that the contractor encountered utility and weather delays early in the project. While the re-construction of a bridge continues, Barks Road […]
4-H members donate award winning turkeys to Senior Center
August 21, 2017 by
Hannah and Colton Brush recently donated their Marion County Fair award-winning turkeys to the Marion Senior Center. Hannah is a member of Elgin FFA, and her “Grand Champion” turkey weighed in at 42 lbs. Colton is a 4H member, and his turkey earned “Second in Class” and weighed 40 lbs. Both turkeys were processed and […]
Lots of events planned at Marion Public Library in coming months
August 21, 2017 by
Marion Public Library will host the following events in the coming months: Rock painting family fun night- painting rocks and hiding them like on social media Aug. 21st @6:30pm Baby box program launch event- Partnership with Marion Public Health to inform public about baby boxes Aug. 22nd @6pm Science!: Slime for kids- make your own […]
Maynard named Ms. Marion Popcorn Festival
August 21, 2017 by
Michelle Maynard of Galena, Ohio was named Ms. Marion Popcorn Festival 2017 during popcorn royalty festivities Saturday evening, August 5th, 2017 at River Valley High School. She won a cash award, a crown, banner and prize package. “I am so excited to represent the Popcorn Festival and the Marion Community and look forward to the […]
Baby boxes now available through Marion Public Health
August 18, 2017 by
Marion Public Health has recently become a distribution site for Baby Boxes. To celebrate the addition of the resource, they will partner with Marion Public Library for a launch event on August 22. Baby Boxes provide a safe sleeping environment for infants to help reduce the risk of sleep related deaths and sudden infant death […]
