The Buckeye State Pedal Pull had a total of forty-eight participants including seven brave adults during the 2013 Marion Popcorn Festival. Earning honorable mention were winners of the Age 3 group which included Nick Penry, Gabriel Addy, Noah Shocklie, MaKayla Devoe, and Kytanna Clark. The following winners are eligible to compete in the State Competition: […]
Popcorn Festival Announces Tractor Pedal Pull Event and Raffle Drawing Winners
September 16, 2013 by
“Harvey” Set to Open at the Palace Theatre’s May Pavilion
September 13, 2013 by
The Marion Palace Theatre will stage the Pulitzer prize-winning play “Harvey” for three performances in the Palace Theatre May Pavilion. It has been almost three years since the Palace presented a stage play in the May Pavilion. Executive Director, Bev Ford says she is thrilled to bring back this slightly different style of entertainment for […]
Information Available on Assistance for Local Veterans
September 13, 2013 by
The Marion County Veterans Service Commission officer will be available to meet with veterans and spouses of veterans at Kingston Residence of Marion on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Dick Reish will meet with veterans and spouses to discuss financial assistance for assisted living called “Aid and Attendance.” “Aid and Attendance” is […]
Red Cross Seeks Candidates for Local AmeriCorps Positions
September 13, 2013 by
The American Red Cross has AmeriCorps openings in the following counties – Athens, Delaware, Fairfield/Hocking, Fayette, Franklin, Marion/Morrow, and Washington. AmeriCorps service opportunities offer practical, real life experiences for individuals looking to engage in public service while meeting the critical needs of the Red Cross. Team members will participate in disaster response and preparedness activities, […]
Cedar Point Named Best in the World
September 13, 2013 by
The results are in and for the 16th consecutive year, Cedar Point® amusement park/resort in Sandusky, Ohio, has been voted the “Best Amusement Park in the World!” The popular vacation destination won this coveted award at the annual Golden Ticket Awards ceremony in Santa Cruz, Calif. Cedar Point has earned the top honor every year […]
Inaugural Awards Recognize Best Practices in Area Organizations
September 12, 2013 by
The Ohio State University Alber Enterprise Center (AEC) recently recognized six Ohio business and organization leaders for their outstanding achievement and dedication to training and practices that significantly improved their individual business/organization at a ceremony in Maynard Hall’s Guthery Community Room, at Ohio State Marion. Plaques were presented to: National Lime & Stone, Findlay, Ohio; […]
Get an Up Close Look at Birds of Prey this Weekend
September 12, 2013 by
The Friends of Prairie Parks are sponsoring a “Birds of Prey” program on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at 2:00pm at the Tallgrass Trail. Aimee Pico, of the Lake Milton Raptor Education Center in Michigan, and Kay Oster, a Marion resident, will be back to share their knowledge and provide an up close look at several […]
Car Show Aims to Raise Funds to Fight MS
September 12, 2013 by
The 5th annual Cruise ‘N’ For MS is planned for Saturday, September 14, 2013 on North Main Street in downtown Marion. The show will run from 9:00am to 3:00pm with registration from 9:00am to noon. Registration the day of the show is $10. All makes and models are welcome. Dash plaques will go to the […]
Marion Palace Theatre Showing “Smurfs 2”
September 12, 2013 by
The Marion Palace Theatre will show the animated family film “Smurfs 2” starring Neil Patrick Harris, Jayma Mays and Katie Perry on September 13, 14, 15. Columbia Pictures describes the storyline, “The evil wizard Gargamel creates a couple of mischievous Smurf-like creatures called the Naughties that he hopes will let him harness the all-powerful, magical […]
Live Music, Buckeye Tailgate Party, Food, & Games Highlight Campus Festival
September 11, 2013 by
The Ohio State University at Marion welcomes the central Ohio community to the Marion campus for their upcoming campus/community festival celebration Fallfest 2013, Saturday, September 14, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Hoping to capitalize on their successful spring 2013 music and entertainment festival, student organizers are counting on more seasonable weather conditions and […]
