Finally spilling one of the worst-kept secrets in Ohio politics, Attorney General Mike DeWine entered the Republican race for governor in 2018 on Sunday. Speaking to dozens of supporters at his annual ice-cream social at his nearly 200-year-old country home, DeWine pledged action on a number of problems facing the state – including improving education […]
Marion residents to participate in emergency communications exercise on Middle Bass Island
June 23, 2017 by
Two Marion amateur radio operators (hams) and one from Canton will comprise the Middle Bass Island, Ohio Expedition which will participate in a national emergency communications preparedness exercise on June 24 and 25, 2017. The exercise, known as Field Day, has been recognized by Governor Kasich and Lieutenant Governor Taylor through a proclamation of those […]
Marion Republicans choose Fisher as new City Council President
June 23, 2017 by
GOP Chairman Gary Risch announced that at a public meeting held June 19, 2017, the Republican Central Committee selected local business owner and 4th ward resident Kate Fisher to replace Dr. Scot Gray as President of Marion City Council. Gray had resigned from his term that was to last through the end of the year. […]
Marion Public Health offices closed June 27 for training
June 23, 2017 by
Due to an all staff in-service/training, Marion Public Health will be closed Tuesday, June 27, 2017. The closing will affect all divisions of Marion Public Health including the Administration, Vital Statistics, Environmental Health, Nursing, Emergency Preparedness, and WIC divisions. Marion Public Health will resume normal business hours of 8:00am – 4:30pm on Wednesday, June 28th. […]
Supporters of Marsy’s Law submit signatures for constitutional amendment
June 23, 2017 by
Victims’ rights advocates submitted 563,556 signatures to Secretary of State Jon Husted’s office Thursday, aiming to put a constitutional amendment called Marsy’s Law for Ohio on the November ballot. Husted’s staff will review the signatures in support of the amendment, checking names and making sure addresses match with voter registrations. At least 305,591 valid signatures […]
State lawmakers set to finish up new budget with another $20 million left to cut
June 23, 2017 by
Updated projections released Thursday confirmed Ohio lawmakers will have to close a budget hole a little bigger than $1 billion. The budget bill passed by the Ohio Senate Wednesday already had that goal in mind — senators trimmed spending by about $1 billion. Senators and representatives on the conference committee working on a budget compromise […]
Historical Society holding evening with Lincoln & Grant
June 21, 2017 by
In April of 1865, President Abraham Lincoln had reason to celebrate. General Robert E. Lee, commander of the Army of the Confederate States of America, had surrendered his troops at Appomattox Courthouse in Virginia to General Ulysses S. Grant, commander of the Union Army. While skirmishes were still occurring, the war was essentially over. Lincoln […]
Marion woman killed in early morning crash, two children injured
June 21, 2017 by
Troopers from the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are currently investigating a fatal crash on Pole Lane Road, just north of Likens Road, that occurred on Wednesday, June 21, 2017. The call reporting the crash was received at 1:41 am. The Patrol said that a 2002 Hyundai XG350 driven by Kathryn M. […]
Ohio Senate proposes easing high school graduation requirements
June 21, 2017 by
The state Senate is looking to stave off a possible high school graduation “crisis” by allowing students to graduate even with poor scores on state tests. The Senate Finance Committee included exemptions from test score requirements in its new version of the state budget bill today. Those must still pass the full Senate and also […]
Chamber organizing South Africa trip
June 19, 2017 by
The Marion Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that it will be visiting South Africa on September 10, 2017 and is inviting chamber members, and family and friends of chamber members to join them. Travelers will participate in a ten-day journey to South Africa, with 4 nights in Cape Town and 3 nights in Pilanesberg […]
