The Marion Police Department says a Caledonia man was arrested late Tuesday, August 7, after leading officers on a short chase.
Golf Outing to Benefit Ridgedale Girls Basketball
August 8, 2012 by
The Ridgedale Girls Basketball team is hosting a golf outing fundraiser at Whetstone Golf Course on August 18, 2012 with a 9:00am shot gun start.
Proposal to Increase County Sales Tax to Appear on November Ballot
August 7, 2012 by
The Marion County Commissioners Tuesday morning voted 2-1 to place a 0.25 percent sales tax increase proposal on the November ballot for voters to decide. During more than an hour of discussion, there were voices for and against the increase, of which the lion’s share would go to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and the Multi-County Correctional Center.
Summer Program Provides Youth with Valuable Work Experience
August 7, 2012 by
Marion County Job and Family Services, in partnership with Marion Goodwill Industries Inc., has once again provided summer employment opportunities to approximately 70 youth. The goal of the program, funded by Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds, is to provide Marion County youth, ages 16-24, valuable work experience while earning a paycheck to help meet basic needs.
Claridon Man Charged After BCI Raid
August 7, 2012 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine says a Marion County man is facing several charges after Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) agents raided a home in Claridon Township last month.
Jerew Wanted for Probation Violation
August 7, 2012 by
The Marion County Adult Probation Department is seeking 23-year-old Cody Jerew for a probation violation. He is a white male, 5'11" tall and 135 lbs with brown eyes and brown hair. His last known address is 1922 Victory Road, Lot #133, in Marion.
Davis is the 2012 Miss Marion Popcorn Festival
August 6, 2012 by
Danielle Davis captured the title of Miss Marion Popcorn Festival 2012 Saturday evening, August 4, during competition at Grant Middle School.
By winning the Miss Marion Popcorn Festival title, Davis earned a $1,000 scholarship sponsored by Jason and Shanna Sharp in memory of Steve Rhoades who sponsored this scholarship for many years.. She also received the Festival crown, a crown necklace, and banner.
New Ms. Popcorn Calls Pageant a “Family Thing”
August 6, 2012 by
Mandi Brumfield was named Ms. Marion Popcorn Festival 2012during the popcorn royalty festivities Saturday evening, August 4, at Grant Middle School. She won a $100 cash award, and a necklace and crown sponsored by Goldrush.
Smith and Thompson Crowned Miss and Mr. Wee Pop
August 6, 2012 by
Paytn Smith and Alexander Thompson were named Miss and Mr. Wee Pop 2012 during competition held Saturday morning at Grant Middle School. Smith is the 2-year old daughter of Tiffany Smith and Jonathan Lechleitner. She also took Overall Costume with a Popcorn Theme and Overall Photogenic. Thompson is 5-years-old and is the son of Bryan and Ashley Thompson. He won Overall Swimwear as well as his age division in both formalwear and photogenic.
Blankenship, Butler Named Little Wee Pop Prince, Princess
August 6, 2012 by
Thirty-nine contestants vied for the title of Marion Popcorn Festival’s 2012 Little Wee Pop Prince and Princess at Marion Harding High School Saturday morning. Little Wee Pop is designed for children aged 0 – 23 months.
