Performing at the Palace Theatre’s May Pavilion on Friday, October 21, 2016 at 7:30 pm is Pam Temple and Spencer Funk from the Cincinnati-based, award-winning group Wild Carrot and their Roots Band, Brenda Wolfersberger and Brandt Smith. Rooted in traditional American music, Wild Carrot’s diverse song repertoire branches in many directions and has what it […]
Wild Carrot to provide concert experience steeped in Americana at Palace Theatre
October 19, 2016 by
Marion Historical Society hosting two nights of “Dinner with the Presidents”
October 19, 2016 by
On October 22 and November 5, 2016 at the META Solutions (TRECA) building on Delaware Avenue in Marion, the Marion County Historical Society will present their 7th annual season of Dinner with the Presidents. Guests will dine on presidential favorites and have the opportunity to discuss life in the White House with former United States […]
Portman continues wide lead over Strickland in U.S. Senate race
October 19, 2016 by
U.S. Sen. Rob Portman’s decision to withdraw his endorsement of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is doing little to affect a double-digit lead over Democratic opponent Ted Strickland, two new polls show. A Quinnipiac University survey released Tuesday shows the Cincinnati-area Republican up 13 points in Ohio’s U.S. Senate race, leading Strickland 54 percent to […]
Marion law enforcement organization issues “no confidence” letter against Sheriff candidate
October 18, 2016 by
The Steve Young Memorial Lodge #24, Marion County Fraternal Order of Police issued a letter of “no confidence” Tuesday against a candidate for Marion County Sheriff. In the letter, the lodge said that multiple issues, including “associating with known criminals,” caused them to issue their stance against Ronald Scheiderer. Below is the full text of […]
Let’s Read 20 joins national effort to break reading record
October 17, 2016 by
The Let’s Read 20 Community Reading Initiative invites community participation in the world’s largest annual shared reading experience on Thursday, October 27, 2016. The event, named Read for the Record (RFTR), is held annually and organized by Jumpstart, a national organization focused on promoting early childhood education thru quality preschool programming leading to kindergarten readiness. […]
Popcorn Festival, Marion campus hosting Zombie 5K
October 17, 2016 by
The Marion campus and Marion Popcorn Festival are joining forces to host The Running Dead: Zombies Unleashed 5K Run, on Saturday, October 22nd on the Marion campus The race starts at the Alber Student Center, where runners will endure a 5K run through a zombie-infested course. Participants are encouraged to test their speed, endurance, and […]
2016 Fall Hydrant Flushing – Week 6 Schedule
October 17, 2016 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, October 17 through Friday, October 21, 2016 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 […]
Ohioans warned about costly “Fake Check” scam
October 17, 2016 by
Ohio Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor is warning Ohioans that an international mail fraud “fake check” scam has resurfaced in the state that could lead to thousands of dollars in personal losses. Criminals are mailing letters with counterfeit checks instructing recipients to deposit the check and return the amount as a processing fee to “obtain” non-existent […]
Open burning precautions given for Fall wildfire season
October 17, 2016 by
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) urges Ohioans to be aware of the state’s outdoor burning regulations and take necessary precautions if they are planning to burn debris this fall. Ohio law states outdoor debris burning is prohibited from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. during October and November. Burning is limited in the fall […]
Marion Sheriff announces expansion of Senior Watch program
October 14, 2016 by
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is expanding their Senior Watch program that has been active in the Village of Prospect for several months now, according the Sheriff Tim Bailey. The program will now be expanded to the whole county so that Marion County’s elderly and special needs population can be better protected. A deputy sheriff […]
