bluefusion entertainment, central Ohio’s premier bowling and entertainment destination celebrated their second year of business last week. To celebrate bluefusion threw a birthday bash on Saturday, August 14, with activities and prize give-aways.
Marion Entertainment Center Celebrates Anniversary
August 17, 2010 by
Plan Calls for Seat Belts in Motorcoaches, but Not School Buses
August 17, 2010 by
New motorcoaches would for the first time be required to have lap-shoulder seat belts under a proposal announced Monday by Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.
The plan affects large, tour-style buses, not city buses or school buses, which are state-regulated.
City Council Committees Meeting on Tuesday
August 16, 2010 by
Three Marion City Council Committees will meet on Tuesday, August 17, to discuss topics including vacating two alleys, using compressed natural gas for City vehicles, and various appropriations and transfers.
Study – Ohio Supreme Court Races Among Nations’ Most Expensive
August 16, 2010 by
Television ad spending in Ohio's sometimes bitter races for state Supreme Court led the nation during the last decade, according to a new national study.
The report shows that between 2000 and 2009, ad spending in Ohio high court races reached $21.3 million, including $7.8 million spent by outside groups.
Marion Farm Bureau Holding Annual Dinner and Meeting
August 16, 2010 by
The Marion County Farm Bureau is holding their annual dinner and meeting on Thursday, August 19, at All Occasions Catering, 6989 Wald-Delaware Road just south of Waldo.
St. John Named 2010 Miss Teen Popcorn
August 16, 2010 by
Jennifer St. John captured the 2010 Miss Teen Popcorn title Saturday evening in festivities at River Valley High School. As Miss Teen Popcorn, St. John received a $200 scholarship donated by Primrose of Marion, her crown sponsored by Joanne Cook, a portrait from Hughes Studio, flowers and a prize package.
Grant Middle School Student Crowned Miss Teeny Pop
August 16, 2010 by
Jennifer Moodie was chosen Miss Teeny Pop 2010 Saturday during competition at River Valley High School. The 11-year also won her age group in all three categories of competition: Modeling, Talent and Commercial.
Moodie is the daughter of Kristie and Larry Moodie, and is in the 6th grade at Grant Middle School.
Ohio State to Use Online Roommate Matching System
August 16, 2010 by
Ohio State University is using a written survey to match up freshman roommates in the final year before the process is computerized.
The school will move to an online system that will determine whether students are likely to get along based on factors including neatness, sleeping habits and whether they smoke. A Facebook page also is being developed where students can look for the right roomie on their own.
Two More Arrested in Connection to Marion County Burglaries
August 14, 2010 by
An investigation by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office has led to the arrest of two additional burglary suspects. They join four others arrested previously. The two crimes allegedly took place on the same day with one in the City of Marion and the other in the county.
Patrol Reports Large Increase in ID Theft
August 14, 2010 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol has noticed an alarming trend – identity theft cases are on the rise. The Patrol has observed a 55 percent increase so far this year in identity theft cases resulting from traffic stops and contact made at Ohio driver license exam stations.
