The Marion County Republican Central and Executive Committee has announced the selection of Warren Tom Edwards as Republican of the Month for July. The Caledonia resident is on the November ballot as a candidate for judge of the Marion County Common Pleas Court. Edwards was reared in Marion and is a graduate of Harding High […]
Ohio’s Deer-Archery Season Begins Saturday
September 25, 2012 by
The month of September signifies changing leaves, the harvest season and the beginning of bow hunting in Ohio. Approximately 205,000 bow hunters, representing more than half of all Ohioans who hunt deer, will participate in the statewide archery deer hunting season opening Sept. 29, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of […]
Guilty Plea Accepted in Marion Murder
September 24, 2012 by
The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office says a suspect in the Marion murder of a woman was offered and accepted a plea agreement. As part of the agreement, on Monday morning, September 24, Judge Robert S. Davidson sentenced Bo Cook to 20 years in prison for his role in the February 8, 2012 shooting death of […]
Police Say Marion Man was Shot by 3-year-old
September 24, 2012 by
The Marion Police Department says a man was accidently shot by his 3-year-old child on Sunday afternoon. The man is expected to recover from his wounds. On September 23, 2012 at just after 3:00 pm, officers responded to the 458 Scranton Avenue after receiving a call that a man had been shot. Officers arrived on […]
Week Two of Fall Hydrant Flushing Scheduled
September 24, 2012 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, September 24 through Friday, September 28 between 8:00 am and 12:30 am. “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 Scott, […]
Goodwill to Feature Local Success Story at Annual Meeting
September 24, 2012 by
Marion Goodwill says that when you shop and donate at their stores, you help people find jobs in your community. One example of those helped is Caitlin. He has cerebral palsy, is living independently, earning wages, and achieving her dream thanks to her job as a Goodwill cashier. Caitlin will share her story at Marion […]
Annual College Night Event on Marion Campus
September 24, 2012 by
Area high school students from central and north central Ohio, parents, and other interested adults are invited to attend the 37th Annual Marion Area College Night, Wednesday, September 26, 2012, 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the George H. Alber Student Center on the Marion campus. The event, which is co-sponsored by The Ohio State University at Marion […]
Ohio BCI Makes 10,000th Criminal DNA Match
September 24, 2012 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced that scientists with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) made their 10,000th DNA match, linking a suspected criminal to the scene of a crime. The DNA profile connected a suspect to a Columbus burglary case. Experts at BCI have been adding DNA profiles to the national Combined […]
Marion Evening Lions Holding 20th Annual Oktoberfest
September 21, 2012 by
Booths of homemade crafts; entertainment from Martha Douce, JoAnn’s School of Dance and Diverse Moves; and a huge bake sale by the Senior Center are just a sampling of what you will find at Oktoberfest at Tri-Rivers Career Center, Saturday, October 13 from 9:00 till 4:00. Organizers are still accepting vendors for the event. “We’re […]
Lennon Sisters to Perform at Marion Palace Theatre
September 21, 2012 by
The Palace Cultural Arts Association proudly presents “America’s Sweethearts of Song,” The Lennon Sisters at the Marion Palace Theatre on Sunday, October 7 at 3:00 pm. The Lennon Sisters launched their careers on Christmas Eve 1955 when they appeared on the popular ABC musical variety series, “The Lawrence Welk Show.” The four girls from Venice […]
