The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) is reminding low-income families that they can stay connected to local resources and emergency services through telephone assistance programs. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) and the National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates (NASUCA) have declared September 9–15, 2013, National Telephone […]
Marion Public Health Highlighting Fetal Alcohol Disorders
September 6, 2013 by
September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Awareness and Prevention Month throughout Ohio. Each year since 1999 Ohio has recognized September 9 as National FASD Awareness Day. The ninth day of the ninth month was chosen to encourage women and expectant mothers to abstain from alcohol during the 9 months of pregnancy. On Monday, September […]
Mid-Ohio Gymnastics Wins Parade’s Best of Show
September 6, 2013 by
Best of Show for the 2013 Marion Popcorn Festival Parade was awarded to Mid-Ohio Gymnastics. The award for the best hand-crafted float was given to Marion Correctional Institute. Other award winners included: Civic 1st place: NCCC 2nd place: Marion City Developmental Disabilities Commercial 1st place: Victoriana House Bed & Breakfast 2nd place: Frontier Communications Industrial […]
Popcorn Festival Holding State Sanctioned Pedal Tractor Pull
September 6, 2013 by
The 2013 Marion Popcorn Festival Buckeye State Sanctioned Pedal Tractor Pull is being held on September 7, 2013. The event will be held on Church Street between Main and Prospect Streets. Registration for the Pull is held on the day of the event from 1:00-2:00 p.m. The Pull will begin at 2:00 p.m. Children ages […]
Show Choirs, Dancers, Village People, and Radio Pirates at Popcorn Fest
September 6, 2013 by
Marion Popcorn Festival entertainment on Friday, September 6, 2013 starts with musicians from River Valley and Ridgedale and continues with various dancers, bellringers, and cheerleaders on the Community Showcase Stage. The evening entertainment includes several local acts including Radio Pirates and the Village People will headline the main stage. The following entertainment is scheduled for […]
Motorcyclist Killed in Marion Crash
September 5, 2013 by
The Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol says a two-vehicle crash that occurred on State Route 529 south of Marion-Edison Road claimed the life of a motorcyclist. The crash occurred at approximately 12:27 pm on Thursday, September 5, 2013. Troopers say the crash involved a 2008 Yamaha Motorcycle YZFR6/S driven by 27 year-old […]
Festival Attendees Asked to Remember Local Businesses
September 5, 2013 by
With the mass of food and miscellaneous vendors filling up the streets in the downtown area this weekend for the Popcorn Festival, it can be easy to overlook the local businesses that are open year round. Downtown Marion is reminding festival attendees there are lots of places to visit, including several restaurants, just on the […]
Don’t Forget to Recycle While at the Popcorn Festival
September 5, 2013 by
Marion County Recycling and Litter Prevention urges everyone visiting this year’s Marion Popcorn Festival to put all bottles and cans into the green recycling barrels. The barrels are located throughout the festival area. Angela Carbetta says that thanks to generous donations from Sims Brothers, Rumpke and General Recycling the Popcorn Festival is greener than ever. […]
Marion Police Chief will Lead Popcorn Fesitval Parade
September 5, 2013 by
When the 2013 Marion Popcorn Festival Orville Redenbacher Parade steps off at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 5, a community leader will be at its helm. Tom Bell, Marion City’s Chief of Police, has been tapped as the 2013 Grand Marshal. “No,” was the first response Bell had when asked to lead this year’s parade. […]
Popcorn Fest Thursday Entertainment includes Local Talent, Bon Jovi Tribute, Wrestling
September 5, 2013 by
The entertainment at the Marion Popcorn Festival kicks off Thursday, September 5, 2013 will kick off with the Spartans in Motion show choir on the Community Showcase Stage. The evening entertainment includes several local acts as well as WANTED: Bon Jovi Tribute Band on the main stage and wrestling on the showcase stage. The following […]
