Briefs: Marion Technical College awarded funding for Bryson Hall renovations
State Rep. Richardson announces Marion Technical College funding
COLUMBUS — State Rep. Tracy Richardson (R-Marysville) announced the release of more than $41,000 for renovations to Bryson Hall at Marion Technical College.
“While I am very cautious about spending hard earned tax dollars, I am glad to announce that dollars already appropriated for Higher Education in Ohio will be coming right here to Marion instead of somewhere else in Ohio,” said Richardson. “Bryson Hall has been an ongoing project at MTC and it is great to see the final touches of this project that will provide more access for students and improved services.”
Bryson Hall is a 44-year-old, single-story academic building located on the college’s Marion campus, which it shares with The Ohio State University of Marion. The building is used by the college for administrative and faculty offices, student lounge, classrooms and laboratories.
The funds, which stem from a capital improvement appropriation out of the Higher Education Improvement Fund, will be used to purchase additional furniture after recent renovations to the structure.
The funds for the project are capital appropriation through the Higher Education Improvement Fund of the 133rd General Assembly and were allocated through the Ohio Controlling Board on Monday.
Church to host Ice Cream Social
The Prospect Street United Methodist Church will hold it annual Ice Cream Social on Friday. The hours are 4:30 to 7 p.m. The church is located at 185 S. Prospect St. in Marion.
New Minions movie coming to the Palace this weekend
The Palace Cultural Arts Association is pleased to bring the family-friendly movie "Minions: The Rise of Gru" to the Marion Palace Theatre big screen this weekend.
The movies runs for about 1 hour and 30 minutes and is rated PG for some action/violence and rude humor. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday plus 2 p.m. matinees on Saturday and Sunday.
Admission is $5 for all ages and $3 for current 2022-2023 PCAA members presenting a valid membership card. Concessions are available and are reasonably priced at $2 each.
For more information, call the Marion Palace Theatre Box Office at 740-383-2101 or visit marionpalace.org.
This article originally appeared on Marion Star: Briefs: Marion Technical College awarded Bryson Hall renovation funds
