The Marion Palace Theatre will stage the high-energy, singing and dancing, romantic comedy “Legally Blonde: The Musical” for five performances in July. The cast for this summers local musical production has been announced and includes Sara Grote playing the lead, Elle Woods. Show dates are scheduled for July 12, 18, and 19, 2014 at 8:00 […]
Funding Available for Local Senior Services
June 9, 2014 by
The Marion County Council on Aging is currently accepting proposals for services in 2015 that address the needs of local older adults. Complete bid packets, containing detailed service specifications and other necessary information, are now available for any agency who is interested in applying for funding. Services to be funded in 2015 include transportation, in-home […]
2014 Spring Hydrant Flushing Week 4 Schedule
June 9, 2014 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, June 9 through Friday, June 13 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, […]
Genesis Church Holding Jungle Safari VBS
June 9, 2014 by
Genesis Church in Marion will hold a free Jungle Safari vacation Bible school at McKinley Park June 9-13. The free VBS starts each evening at 6:00pm and is open to all kids 4-11. One of the highlights this year is the Toledo Zoo which will be making a guest appearance. For more information, visit genesis.cc […]
Section of State Route 423 Closing for Construction
June 8, 2014 by
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) said that a section of State Route 423 will be closed about two months. Beginning at 7 a.m., on Monday, June 9, 2014 State Route 423 will be closed in both directions at Owens Road for drainage and culvert replacement. Motorists traveling northbound will be detoured to State Route […]
7th Annual Baguette Run to Raise Funds for Turning Point
June 6, 2014 by
The seventh annual Baguette Run – A First Step Against Domestic Violence – is being held June 21, 2014 and will begin at the Panera Bread Café on State Route 95 in Marion, at 8:00 am. The event is to raise funds for victims of domestic violence and their families. All the money raised during […]
Summer Series of Concerts in the Park Kicks Off Sunday
June 6, 2014 by
The Marion Concert Band will kick off their annual Summer Concert Series on Sunday, June 8, 2014. The free, outdoor concerts are held every Sunday at 7:00pm through August 10 at the Erickson Pavilion in Marion’s McKinley Park. The public is invited to bring a chair and a picnic dinner or snack and come out […]
State Lawmaker Proposes Elimination of Birth Control from State Insurance Plans
June 6, 2014 by
There’s a bill under consideration in the Ohio legislature to eliminate coverage for many birth control pills from the health plans of state employees, according to a story from WOSU. Republican State Representative John Becker, of Union Township, says those types of birth control effectively amount to abortion, and he wants to eliminate all coverage […]
State Agency says First-Time Homebuyers Should Not be Discouraged
June 6, 2014 by
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) celebrates National Homeownership Month in June – a time dedicated to highlighting the critical role homeownership plays in improving lives, creating jobs and strengthening communities across the country. “Homeownership builds equity, provides stability and security, and strengthens communities where property taxes support schools and services to improve neighborhoods and […]
ConAgra Announces Closure of Marion, Morral Plants
June 5, 2014 by
Officials at ConAgra Foods said they informed employees today that they would close their plants in Marion and Morral. The Marion plant is scheduled to close in October of 2014. The Morral plant is scheduled to close a year from now, on or around the end of June 2015. “We care very much about our […]
