The Marion Camera Club will meet on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the MARCA Administration and Conference Room, 2387 Harding Hwy East in Marion. Julie Martin from the Meijer Photo Department will share information on the products and services they offer to help turn photos into gifts for the holidays and […]
Updates Being Made to Marion County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan
November 16, 2012 by
The Marion City / County Emergency Management Office is in the process of updating Marion County’s 2006 Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan. The purpose of the plan it to find ways to mitigate the impact of natural hazards such as wind, snowstorm, flooding, and tornado on county residents and property. The plan can be viewed at […]
Patrol Reminds Motorists that Safety Belts Save Lives
November 16, 2012 by
There is simply no disputing that wearing a safety belt can save your life. That is why the Ohio State Highway Patrol is encouraging all motorists to buckle-up. In 2011 nearly 65 percent of the people killed on Ohio’s roadways were not wearing a safety belt. During the first three months of 2012, safety belt […]
Police Arrest Marion Man Over Thousands of Photos of Minors
November 15, 2012 by
The Marion Police Department says officers served a search warrant on Wednesday, November 14, 2012, at 2552 Capaldi Drive in Marion. During the execution of the warrant, officers say they located thousands of pictures of young, nude females. Many of these pictures are believed to involve area juveniles. As a result of this investigation, 53-year-old […]
Downtown Marion, Ohio State Bank Launch Local Shopping Incentive
November 15, 2012 by
The Ohio State Bank and Downtown Marion have partnered to launch a program called “Let’s Keep the Cheer Here” designed to promote shopping locally. As part of the program, $500 in gift cards will be handed out to local shoppers. Pam Workman of The Ohio State Bank said, “This is an expansion of a coupon […]
“Chasing Mavericks” at Marion Palace Theatre
November 15, 2012 by
The Marion Palace Theatre is pleased to announce it will show the sports drama film “Chasing Mavericks” this weekend. Mick LaSalle, The San Francisco Chronicle’s movie critic describes the film. “Chasing Mavericks” is the true story of Jay Moriarity (Jonny Weston), a teenager from Santa Cruz, who became famous overnight for surviving one of the […]
Limited Number of Inauguration Tickets Available to Area Residents
November 15, 2012 by
U.S. Congressman Pat Tiberi (R-OH) has announced that a limited number of 2013 Presidential Inauguration tickets will be made available to 12th Congressional District constituents interested in attending the swearing-in ceremony in Washington, D.C. on Monday, January 21, 2013. As in years past, the number of tickets made available to each Member of Congress to […]
Ohio AG Announces New Efforts to Fight Synthetic Drugs
November 15, 2012 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced that he is intensifying his efforts to fight the abuse and sale of synthetic drugs such as bath salts and herbal incense. “Today I’m announcing that we’re making a top priority of going after the sale, use, and distribution of these drugs with all the force of the […]
Event to Showcase Art from Recycled Items
November 14, 2012 by
The 3rd Annual Eco-Art Show highlights America Recycles Day and features art created from recycled and re-purposed items. The show runs from noon to 7:00pm on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at the Marion Palace Theatre’s May Pavilion. “Local artisans and crafters, along with eco-artists from all over Ohio, will have recycled creations for sale and […]
Marion Church to Celebrate Pastor’s 25 Years
November 14, 2012 by
The Marion community is invited to join Solid Rock Church of God In Christ (COGIC) for a weekend of celebrating the anniversary of Supt. Willie H. Sewell, Jr. He has been Pastor of the church for over 25 years and superintendent of the Mansfield-Marion District of churches, which includes Mayes Community Temple COGIC (Marion), Fambro […]
