Women are digging in to help Habitat for Humanity of Marion County Ohio, Inc. (HFHMCOI) make home ownership a reality for the Jiles family. On Saturday, May 10, 2014, a female crew will help the Jiles build their home as a part of Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build program. This house will add to the […]
Evening Planned to Raise Funds for Comet Youth Football
May 8, 2014 by
Holy Cow Bar –N- Grill is hosting an evening of comedy and more to raise funds for Comet Youth Football on Saturday, May 10, 2014. Admittance is restricted to those 21 and over and tickets are $7, available at the door. Doors will open at 4:00pm. Live entertainment will include comedians Chris Anderson and Susan […]
Downtown Marion Market Kicks Off Season Friday
May 8, 2014 by
This Friday, May 9, will kick off the third year for the Downtown Marion Market. Each week, from 4 – 7 p.m., vendors will once again be displaying their wares on the sidewalks of West Center Street in the heart of Downtown Marion. Karen Herr, Manager of Downtown Marion and market organizer said that one […]
Create Art During Popcorn Festival Fundraiser
May 8, 2014 by
The Marion Popcorn Festival is hosting Poppin’ Art at bluefusion Entertainment this Saturday, May 10, 2014 beginning at 6:00 p.m. and lasting until approximately 9:30 p.m. The event gives participants the opportunity to discover the hidden artist in themselves. Led by artist Tiffany Willis, attendees will follow a step-by-step process to complete an art piece […]
United Way Asks You to “Get Your Groovy On”
May 7, 2014 by
The United Way of Marion County is urging area residents to “let your taste buds go wild” at Groovy Spoon May 7-9, 2014 when 20 percent of all yogurt sales will be donated to the agency’s education, income, and health initiatives. When you present the flyer for the event (get it here), an additional 25¢ […]
“Marvelously Mature” Senior Citizens Day Celebration Planned
May 7, 2014 by
The Marion Senior Center is inviting senior residents of the Marion area to join them for a celebration of the ages during their annual Senior Citizens Day Celebration on Monday, May 12, 2014. The theme for this year’s event is “Marvelously Mature” and the dinner celebration will be held at the Center, 2375 Harding Highway […]
Barlow Art Center Holding Second Annual Spring Art Fair
May 7, 2014 by
The Barlow Art Center will hold its 2nd Annual Spring Art Fair on Saturday, May 10 2014 from 10:00am to 6:00pm. The show will highlight Marion’s “finest artists” and will include art and craft Booths, art competition, music on the porch, food vendors, and local dancers. Parking and admission to the art fair is free. […]
Marion Church Holding Free Clothing Giveaway
May 7, 2014 by
The Richland Road Church of Christ, 585 Richland Road in Marion, is having a Free Community Clothing Giveaway on Saturday, May 10, 2014 from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Clothing of all sizes will be available. The giveaway will be located at the house on the south side of the church building. Look for the signs. For more […]
Voters Deny Local Tax Levies, Tri-Rivers Renewal Passes Despite Marion Votes Against
May 6, 2014 by
In what has become a familiar trend, tax levies did not fair well in the latest election. According to unofficial results of the May 6, 2014 Primary Election released by the Marion County Board of Elections every single local tax issue was defeated except for the renewal levy for Tri-Rivers Career Center. Most of the […]
Five Nights Season Finale Features Dickens in Ohio
May 6, 2014 by
The Ohio State University at Marion welcomes British actor Roger Jerome’s one man show to Morrill Hall Auditorium, Thursday, May 8h at 7:30 p.m. Jerome’s historical and entertaining portrayal highlights author Charles Dickens’ little known travels through the Buckeye state. Charles Dickens was the most famous living writer of his time. A Tale of Two […]
