You are invited to celebrate the harvest season with a race through the country and help raise money for the Farm to Family program. The Farm to Family program is a new initiative started by the Marion County Farm Bureau to help families learn to prepare nutritious, yet affordable meals. The Harvest Hustle, a 4 […]
Local Program Offers Sessions to Strengthen Families
September 11, 2013 by
Would you like to learn how to communicate better with your child while having fun? Strengthening Families Program, for families with children ages 10-14, is now accepting registrations. The sessions are designed to help youth handle frustration, resist peer pressure, appreciate parents/caregivers, and get along with others. Parents and caregivers discuss what youth are like […]
Parents Urged to Review Insurance Policies for Children in College
September 11, 2013 by
It can be a hectic and emotional time for parents sending their child to college. Determining what they should take while away from home can be challenging and so can ensuring they have adequate insurance protection. Lieutenant Governor and Department of Insurance Director Mary Taylor offers these tips about health, renters, auto and identity theft […]
Local Children to Star in Palace Theatre “Little Mermaid” Production
September 10, 2013 by
The Marion Palace Theatre will stage Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Jr. for three performances in October. More than 65 local cast and crew members consisting of actors ages 8-14 will perform the musical The Little Mermaid, Jr. featuring many hit songs including “Part of Your World,” “She’s in Love,” and the Oscar-winning “Under the Sea.” […]
Marion Flower Shop to Give Away 2,500 Roses for Good Neighbor Day
September 10, 2013 by
Residents of Marion will be encouraged to meet each other and develop new friendships when Marion Flower Shop hosts the 19th annual Good Neighbor Day event on Wednesday, September 11, 2013. Beginning at 8:00am, Marion Flower Shop, 1045 East Church Street, will give away 2500 roses in bunches of a dozen, absolutely free to anyone […]
Man Rams Camper into Marion Pharmacy, Arrested Following Police Chase
September 10, 2013 by
The Marion Police Department says a man stole a motorhome, rammed it into a Marion pharmacy, and fled officers before being arrested early Tuesday morning. Officers of the Marion Police Department responded at 2:02 a.m. to an alarm call at the Marion Prescription building on East Center Street. Responding officers discovered a 30′ camper had […]
Boomer Nights Return to Marion Senior Center
September 10, 2013 by
After a summer break, The Marion Senior Center will once again be expanding their hours on Tuesday and Thursday evenings to accommodate Baby Boomers and other seniors working during the day. Programs will be targeting the generation born between 1946 -1964, but anyone age 50-plus is welcome to join. Soup, salad, and sandwiches will be […]
Duffey Captures Best of Show at Popcorn Fest Arts Show
September 9, 2013 by
Judging for the 33rd annual Marion Popcorn Festival Juried Fine Arts Show was held September 5, 2013 at Marion City Hall. Winning this year’s Best of Show was a pastel by Virginia Duffey titled “Sea Captain”. Winners in the Painting category included: First Place: Patty Brown-“Opsis”-watercolor Second Place: Barbara Fitzgerald-“Calling in the night”-oil Third Place: […]
Ohio Ag Department Working to Identify Cause of Dog Illnesses
September 9, 2013 by
The Ohio Department of Agriculture is working with animal health experts to determine the cause and origin of a series of dog illnesses in the state. The department is also urging veterinarians in the state to contact the Division of Animal Health if they suspect any animals in their care are suffering from the same […]
State Rep. Hosting Farmland Conservation Town Hall in Marion
September 9, 2013 by
State Representative Dorothy Pelanda is hosting a Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at 10:30am at the Marion Public Library to present information about farmland conservation and easements. Speakers from the Ohio League of Conservation Voters will present information to farmers and the public on land easements. The public is invited to attend.
