The May 7, 2013 Election Day was small, very small, with just two issues on the ballot. Residents in Prospect voted, just barely, to approve a tax replacement and increase for the village. Some voters in Marion County were able to vote on an Income Tax for Cardington-Lincoln Schools. Local voters said no to the […]
Marion Red Cross Set to Hold 13th Annual Radiothon Fundraiser
May 8, 2013 by
The American Red Cross Radiothon – a 12-hour fundraiser on WMRN/Majic 95.9 radio – will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2013. This annual event, a major source of funding for the local chapter, is being broadcast live from 7:00am to 7:00pm on WMRN AM 1490 and Majic 95.9 FM. Clear Channel Marion, the primary […]
Ruth Honored for Sales Achievement
May 8, 2013 by
Modern Woodmen of America representative Roger L. Ruth of Marion has been named to Modern Woodmen’s President’s Cabinet. This distinction recognizes Ruth’s high achievement in life insurance sales and ranking among the organization’s top representatives nationwide. The local Modern Woodmen office is located at 137 Sargent Street, Suite 100, in Marion. Founded in 1883, Modern […]
More than 200 Black Bear Sightings Reported in Ohio in 2012
May 8, 2013 by
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) received 224 sightings reported from an estimated 93 black bears in 2012. Sixty-five of the 224 sightings reported were confirmed by ODNR Division of Wildlife personnel. The number of total sightings in 2012 increased from 152 in 2011. Five black bears accounted for 62 sightings in 2012, although […]
Jo Dee Messina to Headline Popcorn Festival
May 8, 2013 by
Jo Dee Messina has been named as a headliner of the Marion Popcorn Festival on Saturday, September 7, 2013. Messina has sold over five million albums, had nine number one singles, and earned two Grammy nominations in addition to numerous awards by both the Country Music Association (CMA) and the Academy of Country Music (ACM). […]
Safety Urged for Riders and Motorists during Motorcycle Awareness Month
May 7, 2013 by
May is National Motorcycle Awareness Month and the Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding motorists that there will be an increase in motorcycles on the roadways with the warmer weather. They are also reminding motorcyclists to ride endorsed, trained, and sober. From 20120 to 2012 motorcycle-involved crashes resulted in 509 fatalities and more than 11,480 […]
Letter Carrier’s Annual Food Drive Set for Saturday
May 7, 2013 by
Local postal workers will be collecting more than the mail this Saturday, May 11th, 2013 as they partner with United Way of Marion County to participate in the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) 20th annual “Stamp out Hunger Food Drive.” Letter carriers from more than 10,000 cities and towns across America will focus their […]
YMCA Still Has Available Spots in Community Garden
May 7, 2013 by
Many families living in the Marion would like to grow some of their own fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Some want to save money on their food bills. Others like the freshness, flavor and wholesomeness of home- grown produce. And for many, gardening is a relaxing way to exercise and enjoy being out-of-doors. To help […]
Historical Society Plans Annual Museum and Membership Rummage Sale
May 7, 2013 by
The Marion County Historical Society is having their annual Museum and Membership Rummage sale on Saturday, May 11, 2013 from 9:00am to 5:00pm. The sale will be held in the auditorium at Heritage Hall and also in the parking lot behind the museum, weather permitting. A Members Only Presale will be held on May 10 […]
Cincinnati Jazz Group Closes Five Nights Season
May 7, 2013 by
Ohio State Marion’s performing arts and entertainment series Five Nights on Campus will close another season of entertainment with a performance by the Cincinnati-based jazz band Bone Voyage, Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. in Morrill Hall Auditorium on the Marion campus. Bone Voyage is a septet that plays the music of the 20th […]
