The Marion Police Department says a man reported he was shot Wednesday, October 24, but investigators say the information the man has provided appears to be misleading and are asking the public for help in gathering additional details. At 10:30pm Wednesday, police responded to Marion General Hospital where a shooting victim was being treated for […]
IAAP is Looking for New Members
October 25, 2012 by
The Harding Chapter of International Association of Administrative Professionals will be holding a membership drive meeting on Thursday, October 25, at 5:30pm at the Marion County DD Conference Room, 2387 Harding Hwy East, Marion, Ohio. Organizers invited those interested to come and see what they are all about and what they can offer to help […]
Home Education Group Hosting Hayride, Bonfire
October 25, 2012 by
Hearts Toward Home, a local Christian home education support group, will be having their annual Hayride & Bonfire on Friday, October 26, at 6:00pm. Stanley Jackson will be joining the event to discuss his views on educational freedom. Stan is running for the Ohio Board of Education for District 1 which covers Marion County. The […]
Palace Theatre Showing “Trouble with the Curve”
October 25, 2012 by
The Marion Palace Theatre will show the sports drama film “Trouble With The Curve.” The movie stars Clint Eastwood and Amy Adams. John Goodman and Justin Timberlake co-star in the film. Jason Buchanan, Rovi describes “Trouble With The Curve” as a movie about an aging baseball scout Gus Lobel (Clint Eastwood) who for decades has […]
Tips Offered to Homeowners to Prevent Halloween Hazards
October 25, 2012 by
Ohio Lieutenant Governor and Insurance Director Mary Taylor is reminding Ohioans to use common sense on trick-or-treat night to prevent Halloween hazards on your property or while driving. “With so many unpredictable elements at play, everyone should be extra cautious on and around Halloween,” Taylor said. “People can minimize their risk by being proactive.” For […]
Marion Judicial Candidates Throw Barbs During Debate
October 24, 2012 by
During the League of Women Voter’s candidates night on Tuesday, October 23, a lot of attention was paid to the races for the two Marion County Common Pleas judge positions. In many past elections, judges have run unopposed, but this year both are being strongly challenged and the fierce campaigns took center stage at River […]
Sheriff’s Office Seeking Suspects Following Pursuit
October 24, 2012 by
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance in locating two suspects after they escaped deputies following a pursuit late Tuesday evening. On Tuesday, October 23, at 11:30pm, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office was involved in a pursuit with a vehicle they say was involved in a theft and breaking and entering from a business […]
Alert Officer Chases Down Car Theft Suspect
October 24, 2012 by
The Marion Police Department says an alert officer noticed erratic driving and chased down the driver early Wednesday morning. It was then learned that the car had just been stolen and the suspect was arrested on multiple felony charges. At 2:00am Wednesday, October 24, Officer J.T. McCullough of the Marion Police Department was in the […]
Final Cash Mob of the Year is Thursday
October 24, 2012 by
The final Cash Mob for 2012 will be an all day affair on South Main Street this Thursday, October 25. Organized by Downtown Marion and the Marion Young Professionals, the Cash Mobs have been very well received by the businesses involved as well as those who come to participate. It was decided to do an […]
Marion Church Holding Annual Fall Festival
October 24, 2012 by
On Saturday October 27, 2012, MVA Church of Christ, located at 947 Mt. Vernon Avenue in Marion, will be having their annual Fall Festival at the church from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. There will be lots of games, a cake walk, cookie bar, crafts, food, and door prizes. Organizers say this is a fun, free event […]
