Ronald McDonald has an upcoming appearance at Marion Public Library where he will focus on his love of books and reading. The event takes place on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at 10:30 am and is open to the public. In this literacy focused show, titled It’s Book Time!, Ronald will emphasize the importance of finding […]
DeWet named 2017 Miss Teen Popcorn
August 4, 2017 by
Shana DeWet captured the 2017 Miss Teen Popcorn title Saturday evening in festivities at River Valley High School. “I did not think I was going to win,” said the newly crowned DeWet. “This was my first year so I wasn’t sure what to expect.” A slightly overwhelmed DeWet continued, “I’m not sure what to say […]
“Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie” screening at Marion Palace Theatre
August 4, 2017 by
The animated comedy film “Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie” will be showing at the historic Marion Palace Theatre August 4, 5, 6, 2017. The Palace Theatre is located at 276 W. Center Street in Marion, Ohio. Twentieth Century Fox provides the following synopsis: “Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie” tells the story of how […]
Tips for navigating Ohio’s Sales Tax holiday
August 4, 2017 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine offered consumer protection tips ahead of Ohio’s sales tax holiday, which runs this Friday through Sunday. “As people take advantage of the sales tax holiday and complete their back-to-school shopping, we want them to be prepared,” Attorney General DeWine said. “We’ve helped thousands of people resolve consumer complaints, and we […]
Ohio Bill would allow elected officials to conceal carry inside Statehouse, other government buildings
August 4, 2017 by
Ohio legislators and other public officials could carry concealed handguns inside the Statehouse and other government buildings under a bill in the Ohio House. Lawmakers have expanded the list of legal concealed carry places several times in recent years, but the Statehouse has always been off-limits. House Bill 310 would allow concealed carry in all […]
Marion Public Health changes immunization clinic times, offering Back to School clinic
August 2, 2017 by
Beginning Wednesday, August 2, 2017 Marion Public Health (MPH) will begin new hours for their Wednesday Immunization Clinics held at 181 S. Main Street Marion, Ohio. The new hours are 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM every Wednesday “We are switching our Wednesday immunization clinic hours to make our services more accessible to working parents in […]
Child struck by car in Marion County
August 1, 2017 by
Troopers from the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating a “serious injury pedestrian crash” that occurred on Monday, July 31, 2017. The Marion Post received a call at 7:33 pm of a motor vehicle and pedestrian crash that had occurred on Marion Cardington Road East, west of Oakdale Drive. The Patrol […]
Bennett crowned 2017 Mr. Popcorn, Freeman and Cahill as Mr. Kernel and Junior
July 31, 2017 by
Crowned the second Mr. Popcorn in competition that took place at River Valley High School Saturday afternoon, Don Bennett entered in response to a challenge from his daughter, Abigail, who was Miss Teeny Pop 2016. “I had to make good on my promise to my daughter,” said Bennett, “that if she worked hard and won […]
Paytn Smith named 2017 Miss Teeny Pop
July 31, 2017 by
Paytn Smith was chosen Miss Teeny Pop 2017 Saturday during competition at River Valley High School. Smith also took Overall honors in Formalwear and Popcornwear, as well as her age division in Talent with her rendition of “No Strings Attached”. Although not a factor in the outcome of the competition, Smith also won an award […]
Ohio State Marion to dedicate new Science & Engineering Building
July 28, 2017 by
The Ohio State University at Marion welcomes the campus community, alumni, donors, the media, and the general public to the official ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony of their new 32,000 square foot Science and Engineering Building, Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. on the Marion campus. Following the welcome and introductions by Dean and […]
