The American Red Cross will conduct open blood drives at the following Marion County locations this month: Noon to 6 p.m., Monday, August 4, Marion Public Library (Bus), 445 East Church Street 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, August 7, Blue Fusion (The Venue), 1340 Mt. Vernon Avenue 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, August […]
City of Marion Fogging for Mosquitoes
The Marion Parks Department has announced they will be fogging mosquitoes on the next few Friday mornings from 5:00am to 8:00am as weather conditions permit and as needed. City Parks, Grandview Estates, and high mosquito population areas will be targeted. Residents with respiratory conditions are advised to keep doors and windows closed during those hours.
Downtown Marion Offering Lofty Spaces & Yummy Places Tour
Interested in the idea of loft living? You are invited to join Downtown Marion on Friday, August 1, 2014 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. for Lofty Spaces & Yummy Places. For $15, you’ll get an up close look at 10 downtown loft spaces. Plus, you’ll visit several “yummy” places during your tour. The tours will […]
Miss and Ms. Marion Popcorn Festival Contestants Take the Stage Saturday
The 34th annual Miss Marion Popcorn Scholarship Program will be held this Saturday, August 2, at River Valley High School. Also crowned that night will be Ms. Marion Popcorn Festival. The events will run simultaneously and begin at 7:00 p.m. Seven will vie for the coveted Miss Marion Popcorn Festival title. Each must have graduated […]
Wee Pop & Little Wee Pop Pageants Set for Saturday
The Wee Pop and Little Wee Pop pageants are set to be held on Saturday, August 2, at River Valley High School. The Little Wee Pop pageant begins at 9:30 a.m. with 28 contestants and the Wee Pop pageant kicks off at 11:30 and will feature 18 contestants. The Wee Pop event is for boys […]
Current and Former Edison Residents Invited to Reunion
Edison Billiards, located on State Route 95 in Edison, is inviting everyone who grew up in the area to the Edison Ohio Reunion. It takes place on Saturday, August 2, 2014 from 2:00pm until people are ready to leave. The day will include a potluck meal. Attendees are asked to bring one dish along with […]
Marion YMCA Offering Lifeguard Training
The Marion Family YMCA is offering an American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Class, which they say will teach you the necessary skills to gain employment anywhere as a lifeguard. The class will run August 7 through August 12, 2014. To become certified, you must attend all course sessions, participate fully, and pass all physical tests […]
CPAAA Holding Annual Yard Sale Fundraiser
The Citizen’s Police Academy Alumni Association will hold their annual fundraiser Yard Sale at the old Ohio Theatre located at the Elk’s Lodge #32, 130 South State Street in Marion. The sale is August 1-2, 2014 and August 8-9, 2014 starting at 9:00 a.m. Available at the sale will be furniture, clothing, kitchen items, books, […]
Poll: Kasich Tops FitzGerald by 12 Points
Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald, the Democratic challenger in the race for Ohio governor, remains largely unknown and is gaining little ground against Republican Gov. John Kasich who leads 48 – 36 percent, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released Tuesday. This compares to a 50 – 35 percent Kasich lead in a May 14 […]
Ohio Republicans Look to Repeal Common Core
Top conservative Republican lawmakers are pushing to repeal Common Core learning standards that are being implemented in Ohio schools. However, it’s unclear whether the legislation unveiled by House GOP on Monday will have the votes to pass before the General Assembly wraps up business for the year. Legislative hearings will begin next month on the […]





