Despite having record presale tickets for attendees to the TWIG IV Marion Board of Realtors Cupcake Wars, the event will not go on as scheduled on March 14 at 7 p.m. The event was to be held at the new Barn at All Occasions Catering in Waldo this year. After turning bakers away in past […]
Johnston celebrates 100th birthday
March 8, 2017 by
Kingston Residence of Marion’s resident Susie Mae Johnston celebrated her 100 year old birthday recently. Born February 27, 1917 on her parents’ farm in Pleasant Township, Susie graduated from Pleasant School in 1935 and attended Marion Business College. She married G. William Weir in 1941 and they had two children Su S. Weir-Rowles and W. […]
Tallgrass Trail hosting Shamrock Hike on Saturday
March 8, 2017 by
The Marion County Park District will host a Shamrock Hike Saturday, March 11, at the Tallgrass Trail from 1 to 4 p.m. Hikers are invited to hike at their own pace, as far as they like, and then stop in the nature center for snacks. For those who prefer a guided program, Naturalist James Anderson […]
Marion unemployment rate jumped in January
March 8, 2017 by
The unemployment rate for Marion County jumped higher in January 2017 to 6.5 percent, up from 5.0 percent in December 2016. That puts the local rate higher than it was a year ago when it stood at 5.8 percent. While not good news, Marion County was not alone in seeing a large increase in their […]
Marion Campus Career, Internship and Education Fair open to all this Thursday
March 6, 2017 by
Employers are more challenged than ever to connect with highly motivated and qualified applicants, yet those who are seeking to make connections with the right job or career opportunity also feel challenged to find the right company to call home. Which is why Marion Technical College, The Ohio State University at Marion, Ohio Means Jobs […]
Troopers stop mobile meth lab on U.S. 23 just south of Marion
March 6, 2017 by
On March 3, 2017 at 2:06 PM, Ohio State Highway Patrol Troopers stopped a vehicle traveling southbound on US 23 at mile post 20 in Delaware County for a speeding violation. The driver of the vehicle was allegedly found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia and further investigation revealed chemicals commonly used to manufacture […]
OhioHealth adds Anticoagulation Clinic in Bucyrus
March 6, 2017 by
OhioHealth has announced that a new OhioHealth Anticoagulation Clinic will be offered at the OhioHealth Bucyrus Specialty Clinic. This location will be in addition to their Marion location and will provide comprehensive patient management, monitoring and instruction related to anticoagulation therapy. Services offered at our Anticoagulation Clinics include: Patient education on anticoagulation needs and goals […]
Marion Public Health offers walk in immunization clinic
March 6, 2017 by
Marion Public Health is currently offering immunization every Wednesday from 8:30 am – 12:00 pm. You should bring shot records and insurance documentation. Marion Public Health is located at 181 South Main Street.
Following severe weather, Attorney General DeWine warns of storm-chaser scams
March 3, 2017 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today warned consumers to beware of home repair scams following the severe weather that hit Ohio this week. “If you have downed trees, a damaged roof, or other storm damage, be wary of people who unexpectedly show up at your door offering services,” Attorney General DeWine said. “Some con artists […]
Cast announced for local production of dinner theatre comedy, “The Altos: Like the Sopranos Only Lower”
March 3, 2017 by
Clare Cooke returns to the director’s chair to lead a veteran cast in the hilarious interactive mystery spoof, which is a takeoff on the HBO series “The Sopranos.” A Palace Production of “The Altos: Like the Sopranos Only Lower” will take place in the Palace Theatre May Pavilion on Friday, April 7 and Saturday, April […]
