The Marion Police Department has announced that it will once again be holding a Citizen’s Police Academy this year. The Citizen Police Academy provides the citizens of Marion a hands-on opportunity to learn more about their Police Department and the tasks and services our officers offer each day. Graduates may be eligible to join the […]
Retirement Readiness Series to Discuss Budgeting, Money Management
August 16, 2013 by
On Thursday, August 22, 2013, the Marion County Council on Aging will host the third and final presentation of their three-part series: Retirement Readiness: Money Matters. Bob Sanner, Assistant Vice-President with Fahey Bank, will give a presentation on budgeting and money management skills. Often after retirement, the weekly or bi-weekly pay-check stops, and becomes just […]
Miss Teeny Pop Contestants Take the Stage Saturday
August 16, 2013 by
The 2013 Miss Teeny Pop will be chosen Saturday, August 17, 2013 at River Valley High School. Competition for the 18 contestants begins at 9:30 a.m. Participants must be aged 6 – 12 and live or go to school in Marion, Crawford, Delaware, Harding, Morrow, Union, or Wyandot County. Each contestant will compete in modeling, […]
Marion County Shock Holding Tryouts for 8U, 12U
August 16, 2013 by
Tryouts for the 2014 Marion County Shock 8U and 12U baseball travel teams will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2013 for 12U baseball and Sunday, August 18, for 8U baseball. Tryouts will be held at Waldo Community Park located on West Main Street in Waldo. Marion County Shock is a non-profit, volunteer organization serving […]
After a Year Off, Saturday in the Park Returns
August 15, 2013 by
Saturday in the Park, the family festival that annually drew thousands to Marion’s Lincoln Park announced it would end two years ago. But after a year off, the festival has re-organized and will return to the park on Saturday, August 24, 2013. Festival organizers say that this year, the event, which will run from 11 […]
Palace Theatre Showing “Grown Ups 2”
August 15, 2013 by
The Marion Palace Theatre will show the comedy film “Grown Ups 2” starring Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Kevin James and David Spade on August 16, 17 and 18, 2013. After having the greatest time of his life three summers ago, Lenny (Adam Sandler) decides he wants to move his L.A. family back to his small […]
Lawmakers Seek to Cover Pets in Domestic Protection Orders
August 15, 2013 by
In domestic violence cases, pets can become targets as abusers try to assert power over their victims. Sen. Michael Skindell, a Lakewood Democrat, has introduced a measure that would make clear that judges can extend protection orders to cover companion animals as a means of helping protect victims. Such protection orders limit the contact an […]
Ohio Residents Encouraged to Check Trees for Signs of Invasive Pests
August 15, 2013 by
In an effort to protect the trees of Ohio, the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) is encouraging Ohio citizens to check their trees for signs of the Walnut Twig Beetle and Asian Longhorned Beetle. Both of these tree pests have been detected in southwest Ohio and threaten the health and viability of the state’s hardwood […]
2013 Miss Teen Popcorn to be Chosen Saturday
August 14, 2013 by
Fifteen contestants will vie for the title of 2013 Miss Teen Popcorn on Saturday, August 17, 7:00 p.m., in festivities at River Valley High School. The 2013 Miss Teen Popcorn will receive scholarship money and prizes, be highlighted on the Festival’s main stage, take part in the Orville Redenbacher Parade, and represent the Marion Popcorn […]
Marion County Farm Bureau Holding Annual Meeting, Dinner
August 14, 2013 by
The Marion County Farm Bureau will hold their Annual Meeting on Thursday, August 22, 2013 at the Johnson Rudd Community Complex, 6342 Marion-Agosta Road (State Route 95 West of Marion), The evening starts with a reception at 6:00pm. Dinner will start at 6:30pm and the annual meeting will get underway at 7:30pm. Tickets are $12 […]
