Country star Rodney Atkins and rock band Warrant have been named as the headliners for the 35th Marion Popcorn Festival. Atkins will take the main stage on Friday, September 11, and Warrant is set for Saturday, September 12. Both performances are at 8:30 p.m. and free to Festival attendees. The main stage lineup for Thursday, […]
Wolff Bros. celebrating new location grand opening
May 14, 2015 by
Wolff Bros. Supply, Inc. has a lot to celebrate this year as they open a brand new Marion store and mark a major milestone in the family based company’s history. Employees, customers and community members alike will join together at Wolff Bros. Supply’s new 1878 Bealer Drive location on Thursday, May 14, 2015 from 4:00 […]
Many Ohioans owed refunds with $158 million settlements with Verizon and Sprint
May 14, 2015 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, along with the attorneys general of the other 49 states and the District of Columbia, the Federal Communications Commission, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, has announced national settlements with Verizon and Sprint to resolve allegations that the companies placed unauthorized third-party charges on consumers’ cell phone bills in a […]
Boswell receives 2015 Pearl Roberts Award
May 13, 2015 by
Dorothy Boswell, of Prospect, was named the recipient of this year’s Pearl R. Roberts Award as part of the Marion County Senior Citizens Day celebration hosted at the Marion Senior Center on Monday, May 11, 2015. Boswell was nominated by the Marion County Council on Aging. Maureen Marske and Jim Temple were also finalists for […]
May is Foster Care Month
May 13, 2015 by
Governor Kasich has recognized May 2015 as Foster Care Month in Ohio, and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) is encouraging all Ohioans to do something positive for children and teens in foster care. “Ohio’s foster parents provide a safe, loving environment for children in need,” said ODJFS Director Cynthia C. Dungey. […]
Marion Area Browns Backers holding corn hole tournament
May 13, 2015 by
Marion Area Browns Backers (MABB) will hold a corn hole tournament on Sunday, May 17, 2015 at Garfield Park. Registration will begin at 10:00 and double elimination play to begin at 11:00. Cost to enter is $25 per team with a 75% payout, number of teams determines the number of places that pay. The club […]
Second half 2014 tax bills are in the mail
May 13, 2015 by
Second half 2014 real estate tax bills will be mailed this week and are due by Saturday, June 20, 2015 to avoid penalty according to Marion County Treasurer, Jan Draper. The County Treasurer’s Office will not be open on Saturday, June 20th; however, the banks listed will accept tax payments on this date. Taxpayers who […]
MACC Fest 2015 to feature comic, auction, and dinner
May 12, 2015 by
Friday, May 15,, 2015 the Marion Area Counseling Center will hold its 5th annual Dinner and Auction featuring Cleveland’s Comic Provocateur Mike Polk Jr. Mike Polk Jr. is a Cleveland based writer and comedian who works for Fox 8 Cleveland where he appears on their morning show, weekend sports show, and his own monthly half […]
Marion Popcorn Festival holding Poppin’ Springfest
May 12, 2015 by
The 2015 Marion Popcorn Festival Poppin’ Springfest will be held this Saturday, May 16, 2015 at Tri-Rivers. The event will be held from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Organizers promise there will be fun for everyone. Included in this year’s Poppin’ Springfest will be crafts, yard sales, commercial vendors, entertainment, food trucks, kid’s activities and […]
PUCO offers tips for National Electrical Safety Month
May 11, 2015 by
Electricity plays a vital part in everyday life. Using electricity, people can turn on lights, prepare meals and complete home improvement projects. However, electricity is a very powerful force, and if proper safety measures are not taken, it can be extremely dangerous and even deadly. Accidents can be prevented by practicing safety around electric appliances, […]
