Caledonia News

In the southeast corner of the arts and crafts building at the 159th Marion County Fair this year, four cakes will stick out from the rest of the entries, brightly colored, diverse and part of a brand new competition in the senior fair.

MARION - The Marion Public Library and other libraries around the state are sounding the alarm this week that a proposed state funding cut could drastically affect services.

Police Beat items are compiled from reports of Marion area law enforcement agencies.

CALEDONIA - River Valley graduate Melissa Keiser has decided to further her educational and cross country careers at Mount Vernon Nazarene University.

CALEDONIA - American Legion post 401 will have a flag retirement ceremony on Saturday at 2 p.m. Area service organizations are urged to bring their flags to the Caledonia post this prior to this weekend for the ceremony.

CALEDONIA - When it comes to safety and rescue, the First Consolidated Fire Department is concerned about all members of the family, including the furry ones, stated a press release from the department.

RICHWOOD - North Union clinched its third straight Mid Ohio Athletic Conference Red Division softball championship on Friday courtesy of a 5-1 victory over Elgin.

MARION - A Marion city official says he saw indications that Ohio American Water Co.

MARION - The 84 voting precincts are ready to have voters mark for or against tax-levy issues today.

Steve and Amanda McClellan have a unique theme for their annual family Christmas card picture.

Through children services, 75 children were in foster care with families in 2008.

MARION - After giving up a single to the first batter of the game, Harding's Danielle Feldmann did not allow another hit as the Lady Presidents blanked Napoleon 2-0 Monday on the Harding diamond.

Jennifer Lynn Blue and Brett Andrew Payne were united in marriage on August 23, 2008 at St.

Following the retirement of its 18-year fire chief, the First Consolidated Fire District turned to it's new assistant chief to step into the head leadership role.

CALEDONIA - Claridon Township will hold clean-up day 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday. Items can be dropped off at the designated site in the Caledonia village square, but not before or after those times.

DELAWARE: Gregory A. Bigler age 53, of Delaware, Ohio for merly of Marion passed away Friday, April 3, 2009 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.

Police Beat items are compiled from reports of Marion area law enforcement agencies.

CALEDONIA - The Caledonia Alumni will celebrate their 124th alumni banquet on May 23.. The banquet will be at the Memorial United Methodist Church on South Main Street in Caledonia.

MARION - A boil advisory for Marion and Prospect at the earliest will be lifted about 5 p.m. today, said Richard Kemple, Marion district manager for Ohio American Water Co.

CALEDONIA: Robert Quay Dixon, formally of Mari on, Ohio, age 83, died Tuesday, March 24, 2009.