The 100th Morton reunion will be held on July 27, 2014 at the Salem United Methodist Church, 1640 Salem Rd., Caledonia OH 43314. The event will kick off at 1pm with a large group picture. Descendants of Thomas Morton and Mary Jane Fluckey have been having yearly family reunions for 99 years and would like […]
Blast from the Past is Back at the Marion Historical Society
July 7, 2014 by
Returning for its fourteenth summer, “Blast from the Past” will give kids ages 8-12 an opportunity to learn more about a wide variety of topics all tied to Marion history. Beginning on July 10, 2014 and continuing on each Thursday in July, a group of Marion County Historical Society volunteers will make Heritage Hall and […]
New Sex Offender Reverse Lookup Database Unveiled
July 7, 2014 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and the Buckeye State Sheriffs’ Association have unveiled a new reverse lookup feature accessible through the Electronic Sex Offender Registration and Notification (eSORN) Database, which is maintained by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. Now active, the new feature allows anyone to input unfamiliar phone numbers, email addresses, social media screen […]
Tickets Still Available for “Legally Blonde the Musical”
July 7, 2014 by
The Marion Palace Theatre will stage the romantic comedy “Legally Blonde the Musical” for five performances. Show dates are scheduled for July 12, 18, and 19 at 8:00 p.m. and July 13 and 20 at 2:00 p.m. Patrons are encouraged to order tickets early for the best available seating. This award-winning Broadway musical sensation is […]
Annual Harding Symposium to Focus on 50th Anniversary of Civil Rights Act
July 4, 2014 by
On July 18-19, 2014, The Ohio State University at Marion’s Warren G. Harding Symposium will present Prelude to the 1960’s: The United States Presidency and Civil Rights, highlighting both the 60th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision of Brown v. Topeka Board of Education and the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Civil […]
CAN DO Relocating Offices to Marion County Building
July 4, 2014 by
Marion CAN DO, the economic development organization for the greater Marion area announces the relocation of its offices to the Marion County building. The move comes following the recent sale of their building which required them, along with the Marion Area Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Marion, Inc, to find new locations. “This is a […]
Patriotic Music Focus of Free Concert in the Park
July 4, 2014 by
The Marion Concert Band will present their weekly Concert in McKinley Park this Sunday, July 6, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. Bill Swihart will direct the band in many patriotic musical selections, marches and a variety of other pieces. The free, weekly concerts are held in McKinley Park, next to Marion General Hospital, and begin at […]
Final Week of 2014 Spring Hydrant Flushing
July 4, 2014 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, July 7 through Friday, July 11 between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. “Flushing is an important part of our system’s regular maintenance program. It ensures hydrants and valves are working properly and helps prevent sediment buildup,” said Don Scott, […]
Furry Friends Sought for 2014 Poppin’ Pooch Pageant
July 3, 2014 by
The Marion Popcorn Festival’s 2014 Poppin’ Pooch Pageant will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, at the American Red Cross, 1849 Summerset Drive in Marion. Dogs will compete in three categories: Favorite Outfit, 50s or Popcorn Wear, and Formalwear. All dogs must be on a leash. Entry fee is $20, and must […]
Marion-area Blood Drives Announced for July
July 3, 2014 by
The American Red Cross will conduct open blood drives at the following Marion County locations this month: Noon to 6 p.m., Thursday, July 3, Harding High School (Band Room), 1500 Harding Highway East 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, July 5, Waldo Community St. Paul Lutheran (Main Dining),) 135 West Main Street, Waldo, Ohio Noon […]
