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Boy, 14, killed after horse-drawn buggy collides with train in Marion County, police say
A 14-year-old boy is dead after his horse-drawn carriage crashed into the side of a train, according to the Ohio Highway Patrol. Edward Gingerich was driving a horse-drawn carriage at about 4:40 p.m. Wednesday along County Road 5 in Marion County when he lost control, according to a news release from the Ohio...
Dozens of stoplights along US 23 could get removed in state plan to improve traffic flow
Motorists contend with 39 traffic lights along U.S. 23 between Worthington in Franklin County, through Delaware County to Waldo in Marion County, many of them snarling traffic and too often causing crashes — some of them deadly. Gov. Mike DeWine on Monday recommended eliminating all but seven or fewer of those lights along...
Reds comeback to win boys' 9-12 tourney
A 6-run second inning propelled the Reds to a 17-7 win over the Red Sox in last Tuesday’s championship game of the boy’s 9-12 Tournament at Marion County Little League. Coming into the bottom of the second behind 6-2, the Reds found an early second wind upon their return to the plate. It was smart calls on when not to swing by the Reds’ roster that earned them the day, loading the bases to walk in three, as well as a fourth crossing home from a hit-by-pitch.
US 23 motorists could see massive decline in traffic signals from Worthington to Waldo
Motorists in Delaware County contend with 39 traffic lights along U.S. 23 between Worthington and Waldo in Marion County, many of them snarling traffic, and, worse, causing crashes, some of them deadly. Gov. Mike DeWine on Monday recommended eliminating all but seven or fewer of those lights along the 23-mile...
Manufacturing camps for students to be held in North Central Ohio
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced the 12th year of hosting summer manufacturing camps designed to help young Ohioans learn about manufacturing jobs available in Ohio. Summer manufacturing camps help introduce kids and their parents to an up-to-date, real-world understanding of American manufacturing. “I often hear...
Property transfers: Sales range from $400 to $408K
These real estate transactions were recorded in Marion County between June 6 and 12:. 1024 Virginia Ave., Marion; Patricia J. Jacobs to Sara Simpkins; $212,000. 491 Toledo Ave., Marion; Michael Knapp to Brensen W. Epperson; $107,000. 1403 Trachsel Ave., Marion; Ashley Gatrell to John D. and Robin J. Gardner; $235,000.
Marion City Hall closures announced ahead of Juneteenth holiday
MARION, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW)—Offices in Marion City Hall will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day (“Juneteenth”). Legislation established “Juneteenth” as a federal holiday in June 2021. The following departments for the City of Marion will operate...
Marion County teen killed in carriage-train crash Wednesday
A 14-year-old Marion boy died Wednesday afternoon when the horse-drawn carriage he was operating struck a CSX locomotive. The accident occurred at about 4:40 p.m. on County Road 5 in Marion County, according to the Marion Post of the State Highway Patrol. The preliminary investigation indicates Edward Gingerich was traveling...
Plaster's impact in developmental disabilities field highlighted by state advocacy award
Cheryl Plaster, superintendent of Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities (MCBDD), is the recipient of the 2024 Ron Kozlowski Advocacy Award from Advocacy and Protective Services of Ohio. She was chosen from a pool of 16 nominees based on the APSI's Ronald Kozlowski Advocacy Award principles, which recognize a lifetime...
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