Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, April 16 through Friday, April 20, 2018 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 […]
Police seek tips after Marion gas station robbed
April 12, 2018 by
The Marion Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a man that allegedly robbed a Marion gas station in the early Wednesday morning. On April 11, 2018 at 4:38am, officers responded to the Certified Oil gas station on East Center Street in regards to a reported armed robbery. Upon arrival, officers were advised […]
Knighting ceremony by Queen Elizabeth part of 2018 Time Travellers’ Faire
April 8, 2018 by
Have you ever wished you could be a princess? Or a knight? The Marion County Historical Society wants to grant your wish. Queen Elizabeth I, from the Ohio Renaissance Festival, will conduct a knighting ceremony at the Time Travellers’ Faire on Saturday, April 21st at Tri-Rivers Career Center from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. In […]
New rule removes “gag orders” keeping Ohio pharmacies from offering lower cost prescriptions
April 8, 2018 by
Ohio Department of Insurance Director Jillian Froment today issued a bulletin requiring heightened protections for Ohio consumers related to prescription drug prices. As consumers face rising health care costs, the bulletin provides Ohioans with better information that could help them save money on prescription drugs. “Consumers have a right to better understand the cost of […]
Ability is the focus for Mason Martin as he celebrates employment milestone
April 6, 2018 by
Pam Martin describes her pregnancy with son, Mason, as “perfect.” She said there were no complications and she felt great. When Mason was born, he was their first child so any challenges that they came across with eating and crying, they chalked up to “typical” and didn’t think too much of it. He walked a […]
“Of Marion We Sing!” to benefit Historical Society, Harding Home
April 6, 2018 by
From Florence Harding’s favorite song to rousing, toe-tapping marches, an upcoming concert will celebrate Marion in song, while supporting two important anchors of the history community. “Of Marion We Sing!” is scheduled for 7 p.m., April 10, 2018 at the River Valley High School Auditorium. Admission is $5 for ages 12 and older, and free […]
2018 Spring hydrant flushing to start
April 6, 2018 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, April 9 through Friday, April 13, 2018 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 […]
2018 flu season hanging on longer as B strain starts to take hold
April 6, 2018 by
A typical flu season usually lasts about six weeks and ends in March, but this season so far has seen 16 weeks of widespread flu in Ohio, said Dr. Jennifer Hanrahan, medical director for infection prevention at MetroHealth Medical Center. “We still have positive tests (for flu) every day,” she said. “I don’t remember another […]
New law extends protection orders to dating partners
April 6, 2018 by
A new Ohio law expands civil protection orders to dating partners, bringing Ohio in line with every other state except Georgia. Ohio law previously allowed spouses, cohabitants and parents to seek protection orders but excluded people who weren’t living together. House Bill 1, signed Thursday by Gov. John Kasich, expands the court orders to dating […]
Recommended gun law changes introduced at Ohio Statehouse
April 6, 2018 by
Ohio would get a “red flag” law and other bipartisan gun law changes embraced by Republican Gov. John Kasich under a bill introduced at the Statehouse on Thursday. State Rep. Michael Henne, a Dayton-area Republican, introduced legislation containing six changes Kasich recommended last month to Ohio gun and background check laws. The second-term governor pitched […]
