Ohio State Marion’s Five Nights on Campus performing arts series returns from its winter hiatus and is pleased to welcome pianist, composer, and producer Jason Farnham, to Morrill Hall Auditorium stage, Thursday, March 9, 2017. Take Jerry Lee Lewis, add some Victor Borge, Beethoven-on-steroids, garnish with Schroeder from Peanuts, throw it all together in a […]
Marion’s State Rep. announces run for Secretary of State
March 3, 2017 by
Dorothy Pelanda, a state representative from Central Ohio, will run for secretary of state next year — a move that sets up a potentially competitive Republican primary. “The best [piece of] advice that I ever received and one that I often give when speaking before groups is to dream big and take chances,” Pelanda says […]
Be a Superhero for Super Kids at Boys & Girls Club Dinner and Auction
March 1, 2017 by
Dozens of items and experiences, including a Whirlpool experience, appliances, tickets to the Buckeyes and Blue Jackets, and much more, will be up for bid at the Boys & Girls Club of Marion County’s annual dinner and auction. Called “Opening Doors…Superhero Style,” the fundraiser will include a dinner along with a silent and live auction, […]
Marion’s Science Café investigates fake news phenomenon
March 1, 2017 by
With falsehoods a defining characteristic of the 2016 US Presidential Election, despite the best efforts of citizens and news agencies alike, the term “fake news” is now commonplace vernacular around the country. The Ohio State University at Marion’s Science Café returns to The Warehouse Italian Dinners in downtown Marion, Tuesday, March 7, at 6 p.m. […]
Deadline nears for CAUV renewal applications
March 1, 2017 by
Friday, March 3, 2017 is the deadline for initial and renewal of CAUV application forms. These annual forms need to be in the Marion County Auditor’s Office before the first Monday in March. As of February 28, 115 renewals have not yet been received by the Auditor’s Office. Failure to renew can cost farmers thousands […]
82 non-U.S. citizens voted in recent elections, equal .0014 percent of total votes cast in November
March 1, 2017 by
Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted’s office has identified 82 non-U.S. citizens who have illegally voted in recent Ohio elections. The cases have been referred to law enforcement for further investigation and possible prosecution. Letters will be sent to 303 registered voters identified as non-citizens who didn’t cast ballots, asking them to cancel their voter […]
Ohioans urged to “Investigate Before You Invest” to help prevent fraud
March 1, 2017 by
As part of America Saves Week 2017, February 27 – March 4, the Ohio Department of Commerce – Division of Securities is partnering with the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) to urge Ohio investors to “investigate before you invest” to help prevent investment fraud as part of the national savings campaign. “One of our […]
Auditions set for vaudeville show
February 27, 2017 by
The Marion County Historical Society is seeking volunteer performers, age 10-60, to perform in a Vaudeville Show to be presented at the Time Travellers’ Faire on May 6, 2017. Auditions will be held on Thursday, March 2, 2017, 6-8 PM, in the auditorium of the Heritage Hall Museum. Singers should prepare a selection from classic […]
Tallgrass Trail hosting programs on owls and frogs
February 27, 2017 by
The Marion County Park District will host two nature programs at the Tallgrass Trail this week. Thursday, March 2, 2017 at 4:30 p.m., naturalist James Anderson will present “Owls of Ohio.” Guests will dissect owl pellets, and then go for a sunset hike to search for owls. Program is suitable for all ages. Friday, March […]
Portion of Bellefontaine Avenue to close for sewer repairs
February 27, 2017 by
Bellefontaine Avenue from Cheney Avenue to Davids Street will be closed from Tuesday, February 28 at 7:00 am through Friday, March 3 at 5:00 pm. City of Marion Sewer Maintenance crews will be repairing a sanitary sewer at this location.
