Playing an eclectic mix of “Everything You Would Expect from an Acoustic Duo, and a Whole Bunch of Things You Wouldn’t,” will be Marion natives Dan Erickson and Randy Lawrence in the Palace Theatre May Pavilion on Friday, September 19, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. The two long-time friends are thrilled to return to their hometown […]
Habitat for Humanity Holding House Raising Hoedown
September 10, 2014 by
2nd Annual House Raising Hoedown to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Marion County Ohio will be held on September 20, 2014 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at Marion Christian Center. The event will include homemade Chuck Wagon Dinner, square & line dancing, and a silent auction. Presale tickets are $25 per person, $35 per couple, or […]
Grandparent Scams Continue to Target Ohioans
September 10, 2014 by
In recognition of Grandparents Day, Attorney General Mike DeWine is reminding Ohioans to watch out for the grandparent scam, a costly telephone ploy in which con artists pose as grandchildren in need. Thus far in 2014, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office has received 22 complaints involving grandparent scams. Most of those consumers report losing money, […]
Local Children will Take the Palace Stage in “Disney’s Peter Pan, Jr.”
September 9, 2014 by
The Palace Cultural Arts Association and show sponsor Jim and Barb Greetham will present the junior production of “Disney’s Peter Pan, Jr.” for three performances on the Palace Theatre main stage. More than 80 cast and crew members consisting of actors ages 7-17 years will perform a modern version of the timeless tale about a […]
New DivorceCare Groups for Kids & Adults Starting Soon
September 9, 2014 by
Epworth United Methodist Church will begin a new DivorceCare group on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 from 6:30 to 8:00p.m. Licensed social worker Elizabeth Claborn and Dr. Damon Osborne will serve as facilitators for the group. Topics will include healing, facing anger and loneliness, financial survival, and moving on. This group is open to all persons […]
Bischoff Named Marion General’s Chief Nursing Officer/Vice President of Patient Care
September 9, 2014 by
OhioHealth Marion General Hospital has named Joy Bischoff, MSN, RN, as Chief Nursing Officer/Vice President of Patient Care, effective September 8, 2014. As a result of her years of service at OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital, Bischoff brings to Marion General a wealth of knowledge and experience in many aspects of hospital services and within the […]
Poll: Kasich Maintains Lead, Other State Races Closer
September 9, 2014 by
Gov. John Kasich has a wide double-digit lead over Democratic challenger Ed FitzGerald, according to a new poll from the University of Akron. The school’s Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics shows the Republican incumbent up 40 percent to 21 percent over the Cuyahoga County executive. When voters leaning toward a particular candidate are […]
Marion Community Foundation Supports ALS Efforts with Flamingo Fund
September 8, 2014 by
When it comes to supporting those suffering from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Marion Community Foundation says they are ten years ahead of the curve of the current ice bucket challenge. Established in 2004, the Spencer C. Stephens Flamingo Fund is a donor advised fund at Marion Community Foundation which makes awards to the ALS Association’s […]
September Blood Drives Include Library Stop Monday
September 8, 2014 by
The American Red Cross will conduct open blood drives at the following Marion County locations this month: Noon to 6 p.m., Monday, September 8, Marion Public Library (Bus), 445 East Church Street 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, September 10, Ridgedale High School (Gymnasium), 3165 Hillman Ford Road 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, September […]
State Agents Urge Bars, Party Hosts to Stop Encouraging Excessive Drinking
September 8, 2014 by
With Ohio’s college football season underway and the professional season kicking off Sunday, it is a great time to remind servers and party hosts not to serve to anyone who has consumed too much alcohol. Excessive drinking during football games, whether at the game, near the stadium, at a bar or a party, is a […]
