The Marion Police Department presented its officers with awards at a ceremony following the annual Marion County Law Enforcement Memorial Service for achievements accomplished in 2016. “The awards given out today are our way of saying thank you to the men and women of the Marion Police Department and to say how proud we are […]
United Bank gives awards to 10 Marion County high school seniors
June 5, 2017 by
United Bank hosted the Annual Academic Awards Breakfast at the Marion Chamber of Commerce on May 17, 2017. Each year the breakfast is held to honor seniors from each of the county high schools. They are chosen by their administration according to their academic records, extracurricular activities, and overall achievements. Featured guest speaker, Dean Jacobs […]
Annual kids’ fishing derby this weekend
June 5, 2017 by
Marion County Fish and Game Association will hold their annual kids’ fishing derby on Saturday, June 10, 2017. The Association is located at the corner of State Route 4 North and Marseilles-Galion Road. The event is for kids 5-17. Do not need to be a member of the club to participate, but you do need […]
Two killed when motorcycle collided with truck
June 3, 2017 by
Troopers from the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Friday, June 2, 2017 at 4:38 PM in the intersection of State Route 98 and Patton Pike in Claridon Township, Marion County. The crash involved a 2001 Dodge Ram truck driven by David Beatty, age 83, of […]
Rep. Pelanda steps down as Ohio House Majority Floor Leader
June 2, 2017 by
State Representative Dorothy Pelanda (R-Marysville) announced that she will be stepping down from her role as Majority Floor Leader for the Ohio House Republican Caucus, effective Thursday. “It has been a tremendous honor to be elected Majority Floor Leader by my colleagues in the House, and it will be an opportunity that I will always […]
Marion County Republican Party seeks applicants for City Council President
June 2, 2017 by
The Marion County Republican Party is seeking candidates for consideration to fill the unexpired term of Marion City Council President. The local GOP were recently notified by the current President, Dr. Scot Gray, that he would be stepping down effective June 12, 2017. “We are saddened to lose the leadership and experience that Dr. Gray […]
Gibbons to face Mandel in GOP Primary for U.S. Senate seat
June 2, 2017 by
Mike Gibbons, a Cleveland-area businessman and wealthy Republican political donor, said Wednesday he will seek to upend the GOP U.S. Senate primary by jumping in the race. Gibbons, who has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to Republican political causes but never sought elected office before, said he is concerned about the rising costs of […]
Patrol reports 14 deaths over 2017 Memorial weekend
June 2, 2017 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting 14 deaths on Ohio roadways over the 2017 Memorial Day weekend. In 2016, 15 fatalities occurred, and 16 occurred in 2015. One of this year’s fatalities was a motorcyclist, and seven were pedestrians. The four-day reporting period began Friday, May 26 and ran through Monday, May 29, 2017. […]
Over 240 graduate from Marion Technical College
May 31, 2017 by
Marion Technical College (MTC) congratulates the 243 students who graduated on May 13. 2017 at the Marion Palace Theatre. These hardworking students come from many ages, including grandmothers and two high school students who graduated with associate’s degrees. Ryan Wood is graduating from Pleasant High School in a few weeks. He’s planning to study computer […]
2017 Miss/Ms Popcorn Pageant informational meeting set
May 31, 2017 by
The 2017 Marion Popcorn Festival Miss/Ms Popcorn Pageant Informational Meeting will be held Saturday, June 24, 2017 at bluefusion Fun Center, 1340 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Marion from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. The informational meeting will allow individuals the opportunity to ask questions regarding the pageant. For additional information, please contact Lynn Jamison at 614-205-9349 […]
