Canaan United Methodist Church, 2006 County Road 59, Edison, corner of County Roads 28 and 59, will host their “Spring Pancake Breakfast” on Saturday, March 19, 2015 from 8:00 am to 11:00 am. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, and a beverage. Price per breakfast is a donation. For more information, contact event coordinator Wanda Mitchell at […]
Palace Theatre to show ‘RACE,’ the story of Jesse Owens
March 17, 2016 by
Showing for the first time at a theatre in Marion, movie-goers will have the chance to see ‘Race,’ the incredible true story of gold medal track and field champion Jesse Owens. The newly released film will play at the historic Marion Palace Theatre on March 18, 19 and 20, 2016. This drama, based on true […]
Legion Post to host Easter Vendor and Craft Show
March 17, 2016 by
A Easter Vendor and Craft Show will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2016 from 9:00am to 4:00pm at American Legion Post 162, 531 Bellefontaine Avenue in Marion. The show will include country crafts, jewelry, Dottera Oils, wreaths, crochet, candles, Scentsy, wood crafts, paintings, Kitcheneez, Unique, rugs, Tutus, Tupperware, Jamberry, and much more. The event […]
League of Women Voters’ meeting to explore early childhood care and education
March 16, 2016 by
A League of Women Voters of Marion’s public meeting at Epworth Methodist Church on Thursday, March 17, 2016 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., will feature “Are We Crazy About Our Kids?“, a 32 minute video from “The Raising of America’”(RoA) series. Organizers say the video will present provocative and compelling evidence of the critical importance […]
Highway Patrol urges drivers: “Don’t press your luck this St. Patrick’s Day”
March 16, 2016 by
Troopers with the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) are urging drivers to designate a sober driver before celebrating the 2016 St. Patrick’s Day, a holiday that often involves high consumption of alcohol. OSHP will work with local law enforcement to remove impaired drivers as part of the National Highway Safety Administration’s Buzzed Driving is Drunk […]
2016 Primary Election Results
March 15, 2016 by
Early results for the 2016 Primary Election are coming in with several updates expected throughout the rest of the evening. The unofficial results from the Marion County Board of Elections show that voters approved the tax issues for Marion City Schools and Marion Township Fire Department, but said no to the issues for Ridgedale Schools […]
Marion bands team up for St. Paddy’s celebration to raise money for juvenile diabetes research
March 15, 2016 by
Bluefusion Entertainment & Cherry Blonde Productions, LLC have teamed up with the local music community to host Shamrockin’ for JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation), Friday, March 18, 2016, 8 p.m. to midnight, in “The Venue” at Bluefusion. Shamrockin’ for JDRF is a fundraiser to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The event will feature an […]
Ohio Attorney General releases 2016 ‘Yellow Book’
March 15, 2016 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has released the 2016 edition of Ohio Sunshine Laws: An Open Government Resource Manual. The release of the manual, commonly referred to as the “Yellow Book,” coincides with the beginning of Sunshine Week. “A substantial number of public records disputes arise because one of the parties involved is not aware of […]
Marion YMCA moves into “major gift phase” of capital campaign
March 14, 2016 by
The Marion YMCA recently launched the Major Gift phase of their $2 million capital campaign to increase its impact in youth development and healthy living. The Major Gift phase is the third phase of the capital campaign. It follows the Leadership Gifts that received pledges from the board, staff and campaign leadership. The second phase, […]
PUCO and OEPA promote “Fix a Leak Week”
March 14, 2016 by
Household leaks waste 1 trillion gallons of water per year in the United States alone. That’s equal to the annual household water use of more than 11 million homes. Together with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA), the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) is promoting “Fix a Leak Week,” March 14–20, 2016. Fix a […]
