Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted says he’s running for governor, becoming the second Republican to officially enter the race. Husted, who has made his plans to run for governor clear in recent months, will make his candidacy official Sunday in a message to supporters. He plans to launch his campaign with a statewide tour […]
Goodwill Wheel-A-Thon to celebrate 27 years of promoting disability awareness
May 5, 2017 by
Looking for a hands-on opportunity to promote disability awareness? Marion Goodwill’s 27th Annual Wheel-A-Thon is Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the Tri-Rivers Career Center parking lot located at 2222 Marion-Mt. Gilead Road. For 27 years now, the event has welcomed all members of the community to show their support for Goodwill and their mission to […]
Aqua Ohio begins water meter replacement program, area residents should expect letters, visits
May 5, 2017 by
Aqua Ohio (Aqua) announced that it is beginning a comprehensive water meter upgrade program in the Marion water system on May 8, 2017. Customers will get their first notification via a letter in the mail. “Providing quality drinking water and ensuring that it is there when our customers need it is an awesome responsibility,” said […]
Marion man arrested for drive-by shooting on a minibike
May 5, 2017 by
The Marion Police Department said they arrested a man for allegedly firing a gun into a home while riding past it on a minibike. On Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at about 5:00pm, officers of the Marion Police Department responded to the 700-block of West Center Street for the report of a shooting. It was found […]
2017 Spring Hydrant Flushing – Week 5
May 5, 2017 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, May 8 through Friday, May 12, 2017 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. “Flushing is an important part of our system’s regular maintenance program. It ensures hydrants and valves are working properly and helps prevent sediment buildup,” said Don […]
Ohio schools could lose millions if U.S. healthcare bill becomes law
May 5, 2017 by
Ohio schools could lose millions of dollars they now get to pay for speech and physical therapy, behavioral services, student evaluations and other special education services, because of changes to Medicaid in the congressional bill to repeal and replace Obamacare. The money assists about 61,000 students in 580 Ohio school districts. In 2013, the last […]
Ohio Bill would effectively ban most abortions after 13 weeks
May 5, 2017 by
Most second trimester abortions would be banned in Ohio under a bill introduced Thursday in the Senate. Senate Bill 145 would ban dilation and evacuation, an abortion method typically used between 13 and 24 weeks of pregnancy. Its sponsors are Republican Sens. Matt Huffman of Lima and Steve Wilson of Maineville. During the procedure, also […]
Library holding Teacup Garden Family Fun Night
May 3, 2017 by
Teacup Garden is the theme of the Marion Public Library’s next Family Fun Night on Monday, May 8, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. This Mother’s Day themed craft will focus on making gardens in tea cups using baby plants. The BookMarks Group will assist those who want to be creative and plant an assortment of […]
Student creative writers bring work to stage for professional critique
May 3, 2017 by
Julia Hansen, executive director of Theater Masters, along with up-and-coming playwright, Stephen Cedars, visited Ohio State Marion’s Morrill Hall Auditorium on Wednesday, April 19, 4-7 p.m. to work on a unique project with Ohio State Marion student writers. The project, billed as an interactive theatre workshop, was part of a $6,000.00 grant procured from Theater […]
Historical biography “The Zookeeper’s Wife” showing at Palace Theatre
May 3, 2017 by
“The Zookeeper’s Wife” tells the true story of one working wife and mother who became a hero to hundreds during World War II. The historical drama is scheduled to play at the historic Marion Palace Theatre May 5 through May 7. Focus Features provides a synopsis of the powerful movie: “The Zookeeper’s Wife” is a […]
