The Marion Family YMCA offers licensed preschool education programs for children ages 2½-5. The Explore & Play program (2½-3 years) begins on September 3, 2013 and is on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30-11:00 AM. Kaleidoscope Kids (4-5 years) begins on September 4th and is on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:15- NOON. Both preschool programs […]
Some Marion Landowners Eligible to Enroll in Conservation Reserve Program
August 7, 2013 by
Ohio landowners in select counties are now eligible to enroll in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) which seeks to restore pheasant habitats across the state, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). This habitat improvement program is called the Ohio Pheasant State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE) and Ohio expects to establish 28,700 […]
Kids and Adults Sought for Two Upcoming Palace Productions
August 6, 2013 by
Director Greg Patterson will hold auditions on August 11 and August 12, 2013 for the Palace Theatre’s fall production of the Pulitzer-prize winning play Harvey and Director Kristi Wink announces she will hold auditions on August 17 and August 18, 2013 for the Palace Theatre’s junior musical production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Jr. Patterson […]
Credit Union Hosting School Supply Drive
August 6, 2013 by
While some students and their families look forward to a new school year, many families are unable to provide basic school supplies their children need to be effective in the classroom. To help families, students, and teachers prepare for the school year, Corporate America Family Credit Union is hosting its annual school supply drive called, […]
Fahey Bank Holding Community Appreciation Day
August 6, 2013 by
Marion’s Fahey Bank will hold a Community Appreciation Day on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at their location at 949 East Center Street. They will be giving away hot dogs and chicken sandwiches and will have a bounce house and castle jumper for the kids. Donations will also be accepted for Safety City and give-a-ways will […]
State MLK Commission Seeks Nominations for Awards
August 6, 2013 by
Nominations are being sought for awards honoring Ohioans who carry on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards honoring such individuals and organizations will be given at the 2014 Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Celebration being held Jan. 16 at Trinity Episcopal Church, Columbus. Nominations are due to the commission by […]
Community Invited to Explore New Boys & Girls Club Home
August 5, 2013 by
The Boys & Girls Club of Marion County will hold an open house on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 and is inviting the community to come and tour their building and programs. This past spring, the Club moved into their new location and has been running their annual summer program, hosting over 120 youth members every […]
St. John Takes 2013 Miss Marion Popcorn Festival Crown
August 5, 2013 by
Jennifer St. John captured the title of Miss Marion Popcorn Festival 2013 Saturday evening, August 3, during competition at Harding High School. By winning the Miss Marion Popcorn Festival title, St. John earned a $1,000 scholarship, as well as the Festival crown, banner, and a prize package. Speechless at first, St. John gathered her thoughts […]
Reed Crowned 2013 Ms. Marion Popcorn Festival
August 5, 2013 by
Kristin Reed of Marion was named Ms. Marion Popcorn Festival 2013 during popcorn royalty festivities Saturday evening, August 3, at Harding High School. She won a $100 cash award, a crown sponsored by Goldrush Jewelers, banner and prize package. “Overwhelmed” and “Surprised” were the words 47-year-old Reed used to describe her emotions when she heard […]
Ohio Starts Testing Newborns for New Disease
August 5, 2013 by
The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) has announced that it has added severe combined immunodeficiency disorder (SCID) to the list of diseases that all newborns in Ohio are screened for at birth. The ODH laboratory began screening for SCID on July 29, using the same newborn screening specimens already collected to test for 35 other […]
