The Heart of Ohio Tailwinds Bicycle Club will host the 31st annual Hot Tamale Bicycle Tour at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 6. The ride begins in the Waldo Community Park in Waldo. Registration starts at 7 a.m. Helmets are mandatory. The Hot Tamale is a beautiful, flat ride along scenic farm roads. Expert riders can […]
Comedy show to benefit Safety City program
June 4, 2015 by
Comedian Jay Black will be performing at the Marion Palace Theatre on Friday, June 5, 2015 at 7:30. Proceeds from the show will benefit Safety City. Safety City is a one week long, free program offered to kindergarten students of Marion County. The program teaches techniques to keep them safe in our society and on […]
Senate’s state budget proposal includes raises for some county officials
June 4, 2015 by
The version of the state budget that the Ohio Senate is working on will include raises for judges, county prosecutors and sheriffs across the state. Senate President Keith Faber, a Republican from Western Ohio, said the final numbers were still being worked out, but in principle, senators have agreed to include the raises. He expects […]
Citing Bird Flu concerns, Ohio has cancelled all bird shows, including 4-H
June 3, 2015 by
In an aggressive move they said is designed to help protect Ohio’s $2.3 billion poultry industry from the avian flu that has so negatively impacted other poultry-producing states, Tuesday the Ohio Department of Agriculture canceled all live bird exhibitions this year. The ban includes county and independent fairs, the Ohio State Fair, and all other […]
Reinhart to succeed Wood as Marion City Schools treasurer
June 3, 2015 by
The Marion City Schools Board of Education has announced that Veronica Reinhart will succeed retiring Marion City Schools Treasurer Bob Wood. The board awarded a contract to Reinhart at Monday’s meeting. She will work per diem July 15-31 and her contract starts on August 1. The board chose Reinhart after interviews with four finalists selected […]
Marion Midget Football holding 2015 registrations
June 3, 2015 by
Marion Midget Football/Cheerleading will hold registrations in early June 2015 for their 43rd season. The registrations will be held at Lincoln Park on June 4, 9, 10, and 11 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Registration is open to kids ages 8-12. There is a $30 fee and a birth certificate is required. To compete for […]
Rep. Pelanda’s bill to modify agriculture laws passes house
June 2, 2015 by
State Representative Dorothy Pelanda (R-Marysville) announced that the Ohio House has passed House Bill 131, legislation that updates various sections of state law pertaining to the Ohio Department of Agriculture. “This bill is about clarity and common-sense reform to aspects of the agriculture industry that have daily impact on the way business is conducted in […]
Ruth achieves membership in Million Dollar Round Table
June 2, 2015 by
Roger L. Ruth, Marion, Ohio, a representative for Modern Woodmen of America, is one of a small percentage of life insurance agents worldwide to achieve membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) this year. Founded in 1927, MDRT, The Premier Association of Financial Professionals®, is a global, independent association of more than 42,000 […]
Genealogy Society meeting to focus on history of Sawyer Ludwig Park and Sanitarium
June 2, 2015 by
The Marion Area Genealogy Society will hold their monthly meeting on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 10:00am. Guest speaker, Randy Winland, will give a presentation on the history of the Sawyer Ludwig Park and Sanitarium. The meeting, which is free and open to the public, will be held at the Marion County Historical Society, 169 […]
Marion Palace Theatre kicks off 2015-16 membership drive, unveils upcoming season lineup
June 1, 2015 by
With each spring comes a new beginning at the Palace Cultural Arts Association (PCAA), better known to the community as the Marion Palace Theatre. Along with the official announcement of the new season schedule, it is the start of the PCAA Annual Membership Campaign. Annual membership dollars are needed to help maintain the 1928 historic […]
