On November 18, 19 and 20, 2016, the Palace Theatre will present the action-packed film, “Inferno” directed by Academy Award winner Ron Howard. Daniel Gelb of Rovi provides the following synopsis: Tom Hanks reprises his role as Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon in this adaptation of the best-selling novel “Inferno” by Dan Brown. This time out, […]
State School Board eyes changes to graduation requirements to stem crisis
November 16, 2016 by
The state school board will likely ease an impending collapse in high school graduations by reducing the number of test score “points” students need to earn, and increasing the graduation requirements over time. This year’s 11th graders are the first class subject to new state graduation requirements the board passed in 2014. Most of this […]
Federal funds may help pay for Medical Assistant education at MTC
November 14, 2016 by
Responding to a high local demand for medical assistants, Ohio Means Jobs – Marion County is making federal funds available to help qualifying local residents go to Marion Technical College for up to one year to enter this health care field. “These funds are very limited but can pay for tuition, books, fees, and required […]
Rep. Pelanda elected as Majority Floor Leader for 132nd General Assembly
November 14, 2016 by
On Thursday, the Ohio House Republican Caucus elected its leadership team for the 132nd General Assembly with State Representative Dorothy Pelanda (R-Marysville) being elected by her colleagues to serve as majority floor leader. “It is an honor and a privilege to serve as part of Speaker Rosenberger’s leadership team, and I am humbled by the […]
2016 Fall Hydrant Flushing – Final Week Schedule
November 14, 2016 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, November 14 through Wednesday, November 16 between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. “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 Scott, […]
Patrol reminds motorists that safety belts save lives
November 14, 2016 by
There is no disputing that wearing a safety belt can save your life. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is encouraging all motorists to buckle up this upcoming holiday season and continue to do so throughout the new year. From 2013-2015 1,151 people were killed in crashes across Ohio who were not wearing an available safety […]
2016 “Christmas at the Palace” set to take Palace Theatre stage
November 11, 2016 by
Taking center stage at the historic Marion Palace Theatre is the annual community production of “Christmas at the Palace” on Friday, December 2, 2016 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, December 3 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 4 at 2:00 p.m. Written and directed by Clare Cooke, “Christmas at the Palace” includes a cast of 350 […]
Aqua Ohio names new Regional Engineer
November 11, 2016 by
Aqua Ohio (Aqua) has named Diane L. McConnell as the company’s new regional engineer. She comes to Aqua from Williams Northeast, where she served as a senior permitting specialist and senior engineer for operations in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia and Ohio. McConnell’s responsibilities at Aqua will include infrastructure planning and execution, staff oversight and control […]
2017 funds now available for Local Agricultural Easement Purchase Program
November 11, 2016 by
The Ohio Department of Agriculture today announced that nine land trusts, four counties, one township and 11 Soil and Water Conservation Districts will receive funding to help preserve farmland across the state. These organizations will receive allocations from the Clean Ohio Fund to select, close and monitor easements under the Local Agricultural Easement Purchase Program […]
Cautious driving, insurance reviews stressed as deer activity peaks in Ohio
November 11, 2016 by
After the most deer-vehicle crashes on Ohio roadways in years, Lt. Governor Mary Taylor is stressing driver precaution this November, a peak month for deer movement. “The danger deer present combined with inattentive driving can lead to trouble,” said Taylor, also director of the Ohio Department of Insurance. “Committing to mindful driving and reviewing your […]
