Marlon Byrd drove in four runs Tuesday to charge the Reds to a 7-1 win over the Pirates and present right-hander Michael Lorenzen with his first Major League victory. Pittsburgh lefty Jeff Locke recovered to pitch seven strong innings but the Bucs’ slumping offense couldn’t overcome Todd Frazier’s solo homer in the second — his […]
LLoyd Combs, 56, of Upper Sandusky
May 5, 2015 by
LLoyd Combs age 56 of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, passed on Saturday May 2, 2015 at his residence. He was born August 8, 1958 in Acup Creek, Ky. to the late Harrison and Minnie (Smith) Combs, Jr. LLoyd was an avid Hunter which he truly enjoyed and very much loved his family. He leaves behind a […]
Michael Eugene Virden, 60, formerly of Marion
May 5, 2015 by
Michael Eugene Virden, 60 of Delaware, passed away at his residence on Sunday, May 3, 2015. He was born in Kenton, Ohio on September 23, 1954, the son of the late Richard E. and Mary A. (Danner) Virden. Mike was a 1972 graduate of Elgin High School. He worked for Marion Power Shovel for 10 […]
John “Pat” Bray, 86, of Marion
May 5, 2015 by
John “Pat” Bray, age 86 of Marion, passed away on Saturday evening May 2, 2015 at the Primrose Retirement Community of Marion. Pat was born on August 6, 1928 in Marion, the son of John Matthew and Anna (Quinn) Bray. Pat graduated from St. Mary High School. He obtained a teaching certificate from the University […]
Letter Carriers set for annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive this Saturday
May 5, 2015 by
Local postal workers will be collecting more than the mail on Saturday, May 9, 2015 as they partner with United Way of Marion County to participate in the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) annual “Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.” This annual effort has become the largest single-day food drive in the nation’s history, resulting […]
Portion of South Vine Street closed through Friday
May 5, 2015 by
The City of Marion Engineer’s Office reports that South Vine Street, between Lafayette Street and Willow Street, will be closed from 7:00 A.M., Tuesday, May 5, 2015, through 5:00 P.M. Friday, May 8, 2015. The City Sewer Maintenance Department will be doing a repair at this location.
Ohio House committees to start hearings on four new gun bills
May 5, 2015 by
Four gun bills are scheduled to get their first hearing before a state legislative committee on Wednesday. Three of the bills before the House State Government Committee would significantly roll back Ohio’s gun laws, including: House Bill 35, which would make it a first-degree felony for law enforcement officers or others to enforce any new […]
Cavaliers lose first game with Bulls 99-92
May 5, 2015 by
The Chicago Bulls walked into The Q and stole a game from the Cavaliers with an 99-92 win on Monday night to take Game 1 of the Eastern semifinals. Derrick Rose and Pau Gasol led the charge. Rose put in 25 points, five boards and five assists while Gasol went for 21 points, 10 rebounds […]
Election Day – Three issues on the ballot
May 5, 2015 by
Tuesday, May 5, 2015 is Election Day across Ohio. Voters in Marion have just three tax issues to consider and no contested races. Voters in affected areas of Marion will be able to vote on: Marion Township Fire District – 7.7 Mil / 5 Year / Renewal – Commencing in 2015 Prospect Village – 4.3 […]
Robert Shumway Spencer, 82, of Richwood
May 4, 2015 by
Robert Shumway Spencer, 82 of Richwood died Saturday, May 2, 2015, at Memorial Hospital of Union County. He was born October 15, 1932, in Paxton, Illinois, to the late William Colwell and Pearl Lauretta (Lower) Spencer. On May 3, 2003, he married the former Sue Ann Gibson in Fort Worth, Texas, and she survives. Bob […]
