One week left to register to vote in May 2015 Special Election

April 6 is the voter registration deadline for the May 5, 2015 Special Election in Marion County. There are just three issues on the ballot which affect only Marion Township, Village of Prospect, and the River Valley School District. Anyone qualified may register to vote at the Marion County Board of Elections Office, 222 W. […]

Prospect Tax Issue Approved, for now, by One Vote

The May 7, 2013 Election Day was small, very small, with just two issues on the ballot. Residents in Prospect voted, just barely, to approve a tax replacement and increase for the village. Some voters in Marion County were able to vote on an Income Tax for Cardington-Lincoln Schools. Local voters said no to the […]

Prospect Area Boy Scout Troop Begins Summer Activities

Troop 100 of Southern Marion County has begun its 2010 summer events schedule. Any boy ages 11 – 18 are welcome to join in on the adventure at any time no matter where they live.

The events planned include camping one weekend per month, hiking one Saturday per month, Thursday Night Bicycle Tours, Zip line tour in Hocking Hills, fishing trips, Boy Scout Summer Camp the week of July 11, and much more.

Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Arrests In Prospect

A routine traffic stop on Saturday, May 8, in Prospect led to a search warrant, seized marijuana plants, and several arrests for drug abuse and trafficking in drugs.