Planning on doing any home outdoor improvement projects or yard work? If your plans involve any sort of digging or excavating, be sure to call 8-1-1 ahead of your scheduled start. As the calendar date of 8-11 approaches and summer is in full swing, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) would like to remind […]
Marion Sees Big Jump in Number of Concealed Carry Licenses Issued
August 9, 2013 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine Thursday released concealed carry license statistics for the second quarter of 2013 reporting 48,032 concealed carry licenses were issued across the state. The number of licenses issued in Marion County was more than double the number issued during the same period in 2012. Numbers reported to the Attorney General’s Office […]
Car Care Tips Offered for the College Bound
August 9, 2013 by
Nearly 22 million students will head to college this fall. While many of these students’ parents will prepare their teens with instructions about personal safety, laundry and cooking, parents often forget to address automobile maintenance and repair. “Frequently, a teenager’s vehicle is maintained by parents while living at home, and lessons on proper car care […]
Marion Palace Theatre Showing “The Lone Ranger”
August 9, 2013 by
The Marion Palace Theatre will show the Disney film “The Lone Ranger” on August 9, 10 and 11, 2013. “The Lone Ranger,” a thrilling adventure infused with action and humor, in which the famed masked hero is brought to life through new eyes. Native American warrior Tonto (Johnny Depp) recounts the untold tales that transformed […]
Reaganomics Headlining Marion Young Professionals’ Summer Soiree
August 8, 2013 by
Marion Young Professionals will host Summer Soiree featuring live entertainment by one of the premiere 80’s cover bands in the Midwest, The Reaganomics. The community concert on Friday, August 9, 2013 will raise funds for Ohio State Marion’s GoBuck$ program. The evening of music and networking runs from 5:00pm to 10:00pm, with the band taking […]
OSUM Team Prepared for Weekend’s Pelotonia Bike Trek
August 8, 2013 by
Team Marion has been preparing to ride as part of Pelotonia 2013 this Saturday, August 10, 2013. Faculty and staff from The Ohio State University at Marion will embark on a 50 to 100 mile trek across the state to raise money for cancer research as part of this year’s Pelotonia bike tour. Pictured from […]
North Union Class of 1968 Preparing 45th Reunion
August 8, 2013 by
The 45th high school reunion for the North Union Class of 1968 will be held Saturday, September 21, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. at the Marion Country Club. You can visit their Facebook page ”North Union Class of 1968” for more details or call Gail DeGood-Guy at 740-943-3604. Reservations are due by September 9th.
Marion Senior Center to Host Outdoor Movie
August 8, 2013 by
The Marion Senior Center, in partnership with Interim Healthcare, will host an “Outdoor Movie” on the evening of Thursday, August 8, 2013 from 8:00pm to 11:00pm. “The Odd Life of Timothy Green”, a newly released Disney film, will be shown outdoors on a giant 18-foot x 14-foot inflatable screen. Moviegoers are encouraged to bring comfortable […]
Historical Society Hosting Two Local Prairie Tours
August 7, 2013 by
Tours of the Claridon Prairie, located five miles east of Marion, and the Trella Romine Prairie Preserve, near Green Camp, will be offered free of charge over the next two weekends. The Claridon Tour is on Sunday, August 11, 2013 and the Trella Romine Preserve tour will be held on Sunday, August 18. The tours […]
Waldo Church Holding Ice Cream Social
August 7, 2013 by
Peace Community United Church of Christ will hold their Annual Ice Cream Social on Friday, August 9, 2013 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. The menu includes: Chicken, Ham and Hot Dog Sandwiches, Homemade Noodles, Baked Beans, Salads, Homemade Cakes and Pies and Riverside Homemade Ice Cream. Carryout is available. Held rain or shine, seating will be […]
