The Marion Airfoils, a radio-controlled model aircraft club, will be holding an Open House Fly-in” from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm this Saturday, August 22, 2015 (rain date is August 23rd) at the club’s airfield on Herr road located West of Whirlpool between SR 309 and SR 95 and East of Big Island. The club […]
Registration open for Popcorn Festival Cornhole Tournament
August 18, 2015 by
The 2015 Marion Popcorn Festival Cornhole Tournament is being held on September 12, 2015. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m., with the tournament kicking off at 10:00 a.m. The event will take place during the 3-day festival at the Center Street Beer Garden. Cost per team is $35 until August 22, 2015; $40 after August 22, […]
Portion of South Vine Street Closed for Repairs
August 18, 2015 by
The City of Marion Engineer’s Office has reported that South Vine Street, between Eisenhower Street and Walnut Street, has closed and will remain closed through 5:00pm on Friday, August 21, 2015. The City Sewer Maintenance Department is doing a repair at that location.
Auditions coming up this weekend for two upcoming Palace production
August 17, 2015 by
Marion Palace Theatre Executive Director Bev Ford announces auditions will be held for two upcoming Palace Productions. Director Danielle Knight will hold auditions in the May Pavilion on Saturday, August 22, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the Palace Theatre’s production of Our Town. Created by Thornton Wilder, Our Town has been called […]
Westside Neighborhoods holding annual Ice Cream Social
August 17, 2015 by
The Westside Neighborhoods Association will be sponsoring their annual Ice Cream Social on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at Oakland Park from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. The public is invited to join them for “an afternoon of fun.”
Attorney General warns consumers of tree-trimming scams
August 17, 2015 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has warned consumers to be aware of contractors who come to their doors unexpectedly and offer tree-trimming services. In the past year, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office has received more than 50 tree-trimming complaints, most of which involved a door-to-door or word-of-mouth solicitation. “If a tree trimmer comes to your […]
Leadership Marion! accepting applications for 2015-2016 class
August 14, 2015 by
Leadership Marion!, a comprehensive program designed to prepare the community’s next generation of leaders, is now accepting applications for its 2015-2016 class. “Each year Leadership Marion! invites high-potential candidates from throughout Marion County to join in a journey to understand Marion’s history, its current challenges and its future,” said Pam Hall, president, Marion Area Chamber […]
OIU agents offer safety tips for students as they return to Ohio’s colleges and universities
August 14, 2015 by
Agents with the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Ohio Investigative Unit (OIU) are asking Ohio parents remind their college students of the state’s alcohol laws and general safety tips as they begin moving into their dorms and apartments over the next several weeks. “For many students this is the first time away from home, so parents […]
Patrol to operate OVI checkpoint on County Road 330 in Crawford County
August 14, 2015 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol in conjunction with the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department announced today that an OVI checkpoint will be held from 8 P.M. to 1 A.M. Friday night on County Road 330 west of U.S. 30 and east of Stetzer Road, in Crawford County. The OVI checkpoint funded by federal grant funds is […]
Deadline nears to reserve spot in annual Popcorn Festival Parade
August 13, 2015 by
The Marion Popcorn Festival’s Popcorn Parade is set to step off at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 10, 2015. The theme for this year’s event will be “A Poppin’ Safari.” According to Parade Chair, Mary Dutton, safari is a Swahili word which translates to ‘journey’ and, “journey we will down the parade route on September […]
