Emanuel Lutheran Church, 241 South Prospect Street in Marion, will host the Cardinal Chorale on June 22, 2014 as part of their Summer Tour Concerts. The Cardinal Chorale is a select ensemble of 40 youth from all over the state of Ohio. The concert starts at 7:30p.m. and will include patriotic, spiritual, and popular music. […]
Stiverson Named May Republican of the Month
June 16, 2014 by
Kenneth Stiverson, Caledonia, was selected as May Republican of the Month by the Marion County Republican Central and Executive Committee. The Viet Nam veteran has served as Marion County Commissioner since January 1, 2011, and is a candidate for re-election in November. Active in the community, he is a member of the Marion County Farm […]
Consumers Losing Money to Online Puppy Scams
June 16, 2014 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning consumers to be skeptical of too-good-to-be-true offers for puppies or other pets for sale online. In the last two years, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office has received more than 25 complaints from consumers who said they paid for a dog, cat, or other pet they found online but […]
School Resource Officer to Connect with Marion Kids this Summer
June 13, 2014 by
The Marion Police Department has assigned a school resource officer to spend the summer working with local children. Chief Bill Collins said the plan is part of the department’s new Community Policing Initiative for 2014. Officer Dave Dunaway, the School Resource Officer for Grant Middle School, has been assigned as the Safe Summer Kids & […]
2014 Spring Hydrant Flushing Week 5 Schedule
June 13, 2014 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, June 16 through Friday, June 20 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, […]
Concert in the Park to Feature Palace Theatre Big Band
June 13, 2014 by
The Palace Theatre Big Band, featuring vocalists Johnny Steiner and Ann Schertzer, will be the entertainment at the Concert in the Park on Sunday, June 15, 2014. This group of local musicians, under the leadership of George Schram, will play a variety of Big Band and dance music. The free, weekly concerts are held in […]
ODNR Offers Tips for Responsible Boating this Season
June 13, 2014 by
School is out, and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) wants to remind Ohioans to put safety first when they boat along Ohio’s waterways during the 2014 summer season. The last several months, Ohioans have endured a frigid winter and a wet spring and the state’s waters have been slow to warm up. Remember […]
Local Woman Becomes Member of Ohio Leadership Institute
June 12, 2014 by
Margie Saull of Prospect has become a member of the prestigious Jo Ann Davidson Ohio Leadership Institute. Saull, who is a retired educator, is among 22 women who were selected to participate in the eight-month program, which inspires, prepares and empowers women to assume key leadership roles in their community. “These women exemplify the qualities […]
Family Fun Day Planned at McKinley Park
June 12, 2014 by
Genesis Church will host a Family Fun Day in McKinley Park on June 15, 2014 at 10:00am. There will be bounce houses, games, hot dogs, and an illusionist. For more information, visit www.genesis.com or call 740.251.0169.
Upcoming Palace Theatre Movies Include Mr. Peabody and 12 Years a Slave
June 12, 2014 by
The Marion Palace Theatre management has announced movie-goers will have the opportunity to enjoy movies the remaining weekends in June at the historic theatre located in downtown Marion. The animated adventure comedy “Mr. Peabody and Sherman” will be shown on Saturday, June 14 and Sunday, June 15 at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Mr. Peabody […]
