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Property transfers: Sales range from $12K to nearly $400K
These real estate transactions were recorded in Marion County between April 11 and April 17:. 523 N. State St., Marion; Mary Barrick to Midwest Real Estate Firm; $22,000. 1207 Arbor Lane, Marion; David W. Starks to Tran Chau; $207,000. 209 Wallace St., Marion; Timothy W. and Olivia Toland to Matthew...
Softball stats: Who are the Marion-area leaders in hitting and pitching?
Here are the Marion-area softball statistical leaders through Tuesday, April 23:. College Notebook:Highland's Raina Terry coming back to Illinois after All-American season. Check it out:Semipro soccer club calling Harding Stadium home this spring. Home Runs. PLAYERHR. Bentley Auld, RV3. Kenzie Delaney, Rid.3. Faith Staley, Ple.3. Mahaila Strobel, N'mor3. Samantha Woods,...
Arrests made during two traffic stops by Bucyrus Police Department
While repairs and cleanup continue throughout the city from the EF-1 tornado that hit Bucyrus on April 17, the Bucyrus Police were busy with two drug-related incidents. According to a report from the Police Department, at about 10:25 p.m. Saturday, April 20, officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of West Mansfield and Spring streets on a vehicle with a registration from Indiana. ...
Galion man sentenced following plea change on drug charges
A Galion man is heading to prison after pleading guilty to a drug-related charge during a change of plea hearing in Crawford County Common Pleas Court. Steven Conner, 30, pleaded guilty April 18 to one count of possession of drugs, a first-degree felon, and was sentenced to a minimum of eight years and a maximum of 12 years in prison. Two other drug-related charges − tampering with evidence, a third-degree felony, and possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony were dismissed as part of the plea agreement.
Training key to being ready for mass emergencies first responders hope will never happen
Mass casualty incidents (MCIs) are disasters, either human-made or natural, in which local management agencies and the healthcare system are overwhelmed. Emergency services provides a vital role in triaging, stabilizing and transporting victims to definitive care during MCIs. Recently, about two dozen local first responders from law enforcement, fire and...
Ribbon cutting held for new Marion business
Holmes Rental and Sales Inc. is celebrating its new location at 1299 Harding Highway E. in Marion. Co-owner and President Nate Beachy, co-owner Jason Beachy and General Manager Dave Kougher were joined by Marion Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors for a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday. ...
Whirlpool Foundation announces 2024 Sons & Daughters Scholarship recipients
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. — The Whirlpool Foundation awarded 30 scholarships to the students of Whirlpool Corporation employees through the Sons and Daughters College and Vocational Training Scholarship program. The scholarship program is in its 72nd year and historically has focused on traditional four-year colleges/universities. Beginning last year, the program...
Trinity Lutheran to hold community breakfast Saturday morning
Trinity Lutheran Church, 4535 Smeltzer Road, Marion, will hold a community breakfast 8-11 a.m. Saturday. The menu will consist of sausage gravy and biscuits, bacon, sausage, eggs, hash browns, pancakes, Danish, coffee, milk and juice. The suggested donation is $7 per person. This event is held in the educational building...
Authorities still investigating March shooting death in Bucyrus
An investigation by the Bucyrus Police Department is ongoing in the death of 28-year-old Guilianno Yamani. Yamani was found dead of an apparent gunshot wound March 15 at 10:49 p.m. when officers were called to 817 S. Highland Ave. for a reported shooting. According to a report from the Bucyrus...
Marion Technical College bucks higher education trends with record enrollment
While higher education has struggled with a precipitous drop since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, especially among community colleges, Marion Technical College is bucking those trends. The college has had record enrollment with 3,226 students − an increase of 11% over spring 2023 and 24% over spring 2022. The...
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