The Marion Palace Theatre’s 2013-2014 season has been announced. National touring acts, including the Church Basement Ladies, Paul Revere and the Raiders, and Manhattan Transfer, will join six locally produced concerts and musicals. Tickets for all shows go on sale to the public Monday, July 29 at 9:00 a.m. Ice Cream Sunday: The Second Scoop –Sunday, […]
Popcorn Festival Holding Poppin’ Pins Bowling Tournament
July 18, 2013 by
The Marion Popcorn Festival will hold their 5th annual Poppin’ Pins Bowling Tournament on August 9, 2013. Teams who register before July 26, 2013 will save $20. Cost is $60 per four-person team for early bird registration (postmarked by July 26), but will increase to $80 after July 26 and on the day of the […]
Ohio AG Urges Military Members to Report Consumer Problems
July 18, 2013 by
In recognition of the first annual Military Consumer Protection Day (held July 17), Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is encouraging active-duty military members and their families to report consumer complaints to his office. “We receive some complaints from military service members, but we think there are many more who could be helped,” Attorney General DeWine […]
Mosquito Fogging Planned in the City of Marion
July 18, 2013 by
The City of Marion will be fogging mosquitoes on Friday, July 19, 2013 from 4:00am to 7:00am. The areas that will be sprayed include North-Central Marion, Fairpark, Southeast Marion, and the city parks. Residents with respiratory conditions are advised to keep doors and windows closed during those hours.
Suspect in Caledonia Robbery Sought
July 17, 2013 by
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a suspect in a robbery that took place in Caledonia on Wednesday afternoon. A clerk at the Caledonia Quick Stop, 533 South High Street in Caledonia, reported a robbery at approximately 12:27pm on July 17, 2013. The clerk told sheriff’s deputies that a white male in his mid […]
Marion Senior Center Offering “Cooling Station” and Free Fans
July 17, 2013 by
In light of the current sweltering temperatures and recently issued heat advisories, the Marion Senior Center will serve as a “Cooling Station” this week for any Marion County senior age 50-plus. In an effort to help the community’s seniors remain safe and cool, the Center will be open from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm each […]
Heat Continues, Tips Offered to Keep You and Loved Ones Safe
July 17, 2013 by
While relief is expected to come this weekend, the heat continues across Ohio for a couple more days. Temperatures are expected to top 90 degrees today, Thursday, and Friday with heat indexes topping 100 degrees. With the hot temperatures comes the need to protect yourself, your kids and pets, and the need to check on […]
ONE: Women’s Conference in Marion is Expanding
July 17, 2013 by
In its 5th year, the ONE: Women’s Conference is expanding to two days and will be held on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 2013. Organizers say women and Jr. and Sr. high school girls will be inspired by powerful sessions, engaging worship, the citywide prayer encounter, a catered lunch, giveaways, lots of chocolate, […]
Aquatic Center Holding Santa’s Splash Party
July 17, 2013 by
The Lincoln Park Family Aquatic Center is holding a Santa’s Splash! Party on Saturday, July 27, 2013 from 1:00pm to 9:00pm. Events throughout the day include: Costume Party – dress like an elf, reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, the Grinch, more Float Parade – build a float for the parade down the lazy river Santa’s Present […]
Bob Evans Holding Habitat Fundraiser
July 17, 2013 by
If you eat at Bob Evans in Marion this week, you can donate a portion of your bill to Habitat for Humanity of Marion County. Through July 21, 2013, Bob Evans will donate 15% of the bill of diners who present a flyer. The offer is available from 6:00am to 10:00pm. “What an easy way […]
