The Marion Palace Theatre will show the animated film “Monsters University” on August 2, 3 and 4, 2013. “Monsters University” is a prequel to the 2001 Oscar nominated film “Monsters, Inc.” The Disney/Pixar film takes the audience back to a time before Mike Wazowski (voice of Billy Crystal) and James P. Sullivan (voice of John […]
Leadership Marion! is Accepting Applications for Next Class
August 1, 2013 by
Leadership Marion!, a comprehensive program designed to prepare the community’s next generation of leaders, is now accepting applications for its 2013-2014 class. “Each year Leadership Marion! invites high-potential candidates from throughout Marion County to join in a journey to understand Marion’s history, its current challenges and its future,” said Pam Hall, president, Marion Area Chamber […]
Seven Marion-area Blood Drives Scheduled for August
August 1, 2013 by
The American Red Cross will conduct open blood drives at the following Marion County locations this month: Noon to 6 p.m., Monday, August 5, Marion Public Library (Bus), 445 E. Church Street 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, August 8, American Legion – Harold L. Bradley Post 584 (Bingo Hall), 142 Olney Avenue Noon to […]
Area Women to Vie for Popcorn Festival Titles this Weekend
July 31, 2013 by
The 32nd annual Miss Marion Popcorn Scholarship Program will be held this Saturday, August 3, 2013 at Marion Harding High School. Also crowned that night will be Ms. Marion Popcorn Festival. The events will run simultaneously and begin at 7:00 p.m. Six will vie for the coveted Miss Marion Popcorn Festival title. Each must have […]
Golf Outing to Benefit Marion United Way
July 31, 2013 by
Marion restaurant Rosa & Rocco’s is hosting a golf outing to benefit United Way of Marion County on Monday, August 5, 2013 at the Marion Country Club (2415 Crissinger Road in Marion). Lunch starts at noon, followed by a 1:00pm shotgun start. Dinner, prizes, raffles and live entertainment will follow at Rosa & Rocco’s. The […]
City of Marion to Fog for Mosquitoes
July 31, 2013 by
The City of Marion will be fogging mosquitoes on Thursday and/or Friday mornings for the next few weeks. The weather in July has resulted in a large mosquito population and the City will fog until conditions improve. The fogging will take place from 4:00am to 7:00am as needed and as weather permits. The areas that […]
Study says Ohio Economic Recovers is Years Away
July 31, 2013 by
Ohio’s economic recovery is inching along so slowly that, given the current rate of job creation, the state remains nearly five years away from regaining all of the jobs vanquished in the Great Recession. The news is grimmer for the state’s most populous and productive county. Cuyahoga County, which lost 120,000 jobs last decade, is […]
Waldo Church Holding Backpack Giveaway
July 30, 2013 by
Peace Community United Church of Christ, located near Waldo, will distribute backpacks with school supplies on a first-come, first-served basis on Saturday, August 3, 2013 from 9:00am to 10:00am. The giveaway will be held outside of River Valley’s Heritage Elementary School, 720 Columbus-Sandusky Road North (State Route 98). Supplies are limited. Children do not need […]
Chamber Cuts Ribbon at New Marion ReStore
July 30, 2013 by
The Marion Area Chamber of Commerce participated in a ribbon cutting for Habitat for Humanity’s new ReStore at 1713 Marion-Mount Gilead Road on Thursday, July 25, 2013. The Marion Habitat for Humanity ReStore will carry donated new and gently used items for home improvement, including building materials, appliances, cabinets, fixtures, plumbing, electrical, furniture, lawn and […]
Local Red Cross Seeking Candidates for AmeriCorps
July 30, 2013 by
The American Red Cross has AmeriCorps openings in the following counties – Athens, Crawford, Delaware, Fairfield/Hocking, Fayette, Franklin, Knox, Licking, Marion/Morrow, Muskingum, Pickaway, Ross and Washington. AmeriCorps service opportunities offer practical, real life experiences for individuals looking to engage in public service while meeting the critical needs of the Red Cross. Team members will participate […]
