America’s #1 requested comedian on SiriusXM, Jeff Allen is scheduled to perform at the historic Marion Palace Theatre on Saturday, April 22 at 8:00 p.m. For the best seating, patrons are encouraged to order tickets early for this event. Regarded as one of the premium clean comedians working today, Jeff seamlessly combines fresh, hilarious humor […]
Terradise garden tour, yard and plant sale set for Sunday
April 19, 2017 by
The landscaped and natural areas around Trella Romine’s former home, Terradise, now a nature center, will be open for a yard and plant sale and the annual spring tour on Sunday, April 23 from 1 to 5:00 P.M. Terradise is located southwest of Caledonia eight miles east of Marion. When Ray and Trella Romine purchased […]
Comparison shows Ohio’s state income tax “a bargain” in the region
April 19, 2017 by
You might not think so at tax time, but Ohio’s state income tax is actually “a bargain” in comparison to other states regionally. In advance of Tuesday’s tax filing deadline, cleveland.com ran a series of basic income and family-size scenarios through the tax forms for Ohio and its five neighboring states – Pennsylvania, West Virginia, […]
State agrees on final medical marijuana rules
April 19, 2017 by
Medical marijuana will be grown on up to 24 licensed sites statewide — subject to some of the highest fees in the country — under the final rules presented to lawmakers Monday. The cultivator portion of the rules, which also details the application and license fees for retail dispensaries, product processors and testing labs, cleared […]
Marion community encouraged to “Take Back the Night” against sexual violence
April 17, 2017 by
Marion Technical College and The Ohio State University at Marion invite the community to a special one-night event to shed light on the issue of sexual violence called Take Back the Night (TBTN), Wednesday, April 19, 7-9 p.m. on the Marion campus. TBTN is sponsored by the “Changing Campus Culture Grant” the campus recently received. […]
Local student creative writers bring work to stage for critique
April 17, 2017 by
As part of a $6,000.00 grant procured from Theater Masters, an artistic home to nurture, develop, and introduce the next generation of American Playwrights, Ohio State Marion student writers and thespians will take part in a professional critique of their work. Theater Masters Executive Director Julia Hansen and up-and-coming playwrights Stephen Cedars and Melisa Annis […]
Ohio Wildlife Council approves 2017-2018 hunting regulations
April 17, 2017 by
The 2017-2018 hunting and trapping seasons were among the regulations approved by the Ohio Wildlife Council at its scheduled meeting on Wednesday, April 12, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). White-tailed deer hunting changes include modifications to bag limits for several counties throughout the state. Overview of deer hunting seasons for 2017-2018: […]
Community collaboration results in demolition of buildings, park expansion
April 14, 2017 by
A downtown eyesore that has worn out its welcome is on its way to becoming a community asset. The fire-ravaged buildings at 146 and 148 S. Main St. are about to be razed thanks to a major community collaboration. In their place, for at least the time being, will be an expansion of Founders Park. […]
OhioHealth Marion offering $25 Health Assessments
April 14, 2017 by
OhioHealth Marion General Hospital is offering quick, easy, low cost health screenings to the Marion community from 7 a.m. to noon on April 20, 21, and 22, 2017 at Marion Centre (formerly Southland Mall) – no appointment needed. The $25 Health Awareness Profile screenings do not require a physician prescription or order and include: For […]
2017 Spring Hydrant Flushing – Week 2
April 14, 2017 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, April 17 through Friday, April 21, 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 […]
