Turning Point will highlight National Crime Victims’ Rights Week 2013 (April 21-27) by displaying their portion of the Clothesline Project. The week is to support all victims of crime and those who advocate tirelessly for these victims. The Clothesline is part of a nationwide effort to bring attention to the issue of violence against women. […]
Spring Garden Fair to Feature “In the Garden” Host, Ideas and Tips
April 22, 2013 by
From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, April 27, at the Tri-Rivers Career Center, OhioHealth Marion General Hospital’s TWIG VI/Garden Club of Marion is hosting a Spring Garden Fair. For an admission of $5, you can visit with local landscape companies, greenhouses, and other gardening enthusiasts who will answer questions and sell gardening products. At […]
5k Run/Walk Raises Over $3,000 for Boys & Girls Club
April 22, 2013 by
The Boys & Girls Club of Marion County recently held their second annual Go the Distance 5k Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run. The event was held in conjunction with Marion County Children Services Pinwheel Play Day on April 6th, 2013 and raised over $3,000 for the local club. Allison Miracle, Executive Director of Boys & […]
Marion Public Health Closing Early for Staff Development
April 22, 2013 by
Marion Public Health will close at 12:00 pm on Friday, April 26, 2013 for Staff Development and Training. The closing will affect all divisions of the Marion Public Health including the Administrative, Vital Statistics, Environmental Health, Nursing, Emergency Preparedness, and WIC divisions. The Marion Public Health is located at 181 S. Main Street and normal […]
Marion Campus Hosting Community Celebration of Earth Day
April 21, 2013 by
The community is invited to join a free public celebration of Earth Day on Monday, April 22, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at The Ohio State University at Marion. The celebration will feature a host of events for all ages: guest speakers, an eco-art display and sale, neighborhood clean-up, refreshments, door prizes, campus […]
United Way Celebrates Volunteer Appreciation Week
April 19, 2013 by
United Way of Marion County, now in its 76th year of service to the community, is celebrating National Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 21 through 27, in honor of the dedicated volunteers that work through United Way and its community partners to create lasting positive impact in Marion County. President Richard Nixon established National Volunteer Week […]
Ohio’s Spring Wild Turkey Hunting Season Begins April 22
April 19, 2013 by
The start of spring ushers in Ohio’s annual wild turkey hunt, and hunters can enjoy the warmer weather in pursuit of this popular game bird. According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), the 2013 Ohio spring hunting season opens Monday, April 22, with the youth wild turkey season opening Saturday and Sunday, April […]
Ohio House Removes Sex Ed Restrictions from Budget
April 19, 2013 by
Ohio’s Medicaid expansion is down, but not out. House Republicans kept alive the possibility that Ohio may expand its Medicaid program to cover the working poor, approving an amendment to its budget that could open the door to changes later this year. The change was one of several the GOP-controlled House considered as members poised […]
Annual Garden Tour at Terradise is Sunday
April 19, 2013 by
On Sunday, April 21, 2013 the riverside garden known as Terradise, the home of Trella Romine, will open for visitors from 1:00 until 4:00 P.M. The six acre area, located at 1536 Whetstone River Road North, just southwest of Caledonia, has over twenty-five species of trees and shrubs. The herbaceous plants include three kinds of […]
Palace Theatre Showing “The Incredible Burt Wonderstone”
April 19, 2013 by
The Marion Palace Theatre will show the comedy film “The Incredible Burt Wonderstone” starring funny-men Steve Carell, Steve Buscemi and Jim Carrey on April 20 and April 21. Superstar magicians Burt Wonderstone (Steve Carell) and Anton Marvelton (Steve Buscemi) have ruled the Las Vegas Strip for thirty years, raking in millions with illusions as big […]
