A total of 346 students graduated from Marion Technical College on May 12, 2018 with a degree or a certificate at the Marion Palace Theatre. This is the largest number awarded in the last five years and a 10 percent increase over 2017. “These students showed dedication and perseverance to get to their next degree,” […]
Premier set for combined Marion Area Orchestra, Marion Music Club Chorale performance
May 15, 2018 by
The Marion community will be treated to a premier program that features the Marion Area Orchestra (MAO) and the Marion Music Club Chorale (MMCC) performing together for the first time on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.. The two music groups will offer a free program of instrumental and vocal music, “Spring Singin’ and […]
Marion Palace Theatre showing “Peter Rabbit” this weekend
May 15, 2018 by
The family friendly movie “Peter Rabbit” will play at the historic Marion Palace Theatre on Friday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, May 19 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, May 20 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. When available, Sunday afternoon movies will show with open captions. The Palace Theatre is located […]
UPDATE: Boil Advisory lifted for Prospect and area south of City of Marion
May 12, 2018 by
UPDATE: The boil water advisory issued by Aqua Ohio (Aqua) for the approximately 700 customers in the Village of Prospect and customers along Gooding Road, Somerlot Hoffman Road West, Cobblestone Creek Road, Lighthouse Ridge, Stony Creek Lane, Owens Road and Prospect Mount Vernon Road has been lifted effective 8:20pm on May 13, 2018. Samples tested […]
Marion City Schools moves to terminate employee accused of improperly accessing district records, emails
May 11, 2018 by
The Marion City Schools voted unanimously May 10 to terminate the contract of an employee who violated the district’s computer network/system policies and procedures. A district investigation that included employing an outside computer forensic firm to review the district’s computer network determined that an employee who works in the IT department accessed information without authorization. […]
Marion Palace Theatre’s 90th season features 8 national acts and 6 local productions
May 11, 2018 by
Marion Palace Theatre Executive Director Bev Ford has announced the theatre’s 90th Anniversary Season entertainment schedule, which runs July 2018 through June 2019. Included in the lineup is a 90th Anniversary Celebration, 8 national touring artists on the main stage, 6 local Palace Productions, 4 Pavilion performances and family events, and 3 School Matinee shows […]
2018 Spring Hydrant Flushing – Week 6
May 11, 2018 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, May 14 through Friday, May 18 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. “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, […]
Registration open for Camp Canopy, teaches high school students about forestry and wildlife
May 11, 2018 by
Registration is open for Camp Canopy, a week-long camp for high school students looking to spend time outdoors and interested in learning more about forestry and wildlife, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). “If you love the outdoors and want to learn more about how trees grow and where wildlife like to […]
Ohio AG certifies recreational marijuana measure, probably won’t make 2018 ballot
May 11, 2018 by
A proposed constitutional amendment to legalize recreational marijuana in Ohio completed the first step Thursday in qualifying the measure for a statewide ballot. Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine certified that the petition language for the “Marijuana Rights and Regulations” amendment was a “fair and truthful” summary of the proposed measure. The amendment would allow people […]
Local NAMI organization to host dinner and annual meeting
May 9, 2018 by
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Marion and Crawford Counties will hold its annual meeting and dinner on Monday, May 14, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. at the Bucyrus Public Library, 200 E. Mansfield Street, Bucyrus. The event is open to the public, and dinner will be provided free of charge, but reservations are […]
