31 teams pounded down nearly 2,000 hot wings in just five minutes during the 12th Annual Hot Wing Eating Contest on Friday, October 26, 2012, at Grant Middle School. The event serves as Grant students’ fundraising effort for United Way of Marion County and raised more than $2,000 for the 2012 Campaign, which benefits more […]
Group to Hold Halloween Cosmic Bingo
October 29, 2012 by
The Marion County Athletic Boosters Association will hold a Halloween Cosmic Bingo on Wednesday, October 31, 2012. Doors open at 4:30pm and games begin at 7:00pm at their facility at 1701 Marion-Bucyrus Road just north of the City of Marion. 18 cards are $30 pre-sell and $35 at the door. Dinner will be provided and […]
Ohioans Urged to be Proactive in Staying Safe Online
October 29, 2012 by
As National Cyber Security Awareness Month continues, Attorney General Mike DeWine urges Ohioans to be proactive in protecting themselves and their families. “As Ohioans continue the use of cell phones, tablets, and the Internet both for business and to keep connected with family and friends, I want to remind everyone to be careful and use […]
Salvation Army Accepting Christmas Assistance Applications
October 29, 2012 by
The Salvation Army in Marion recently started accepting applications for Christmas Assistance, but the initial response has been slower than expected. Those interested can apply in person on weekdays through Friday, November 9. “The Christmas Application process has been underway for a couple of weeks now, but so far the response has been very slow […]
FFA Officers Attend State Leadership Conference
October 29, 2012 by
Story written and submitted by: Kayla Edington, River Valley FFA chapter Reporter On September 26, a few of the River Valley FFA officers attended the first Ohio Legislative Leadership Conference. The following officers attended this conference: Logen Willey, Kylee Bristol, Taylor Seckel, and Kayla Edington. The conference began with Beth Vanderkooi giving a presentation on […]
Technology Hopes to Keep Critical Patients Closer to Home
October 29, 2012 by
Through what is described as an ideal blend of medicine with technology, OhioHealth Marion General Hospital is now part of the OhioHealth electronic monitoring system for critically ill patients. MGH officials say that as a result, the eICU® (electronic Intensive Care Unit) technology at the hospital is now providing “clinical expertise and cutting-edge technologies to […]
Frye Sought for Probation Violation
October 29, 2012 by
The Marion County Adult Probation Department is seeking 21-year-old . She is a white female, 5’4″ tall, 135 lbs with hazel eyes and brown hair. Her last known address is 393 Wheeler Drive in Marion. Frye was placed on Community Control in January of 2012 for a felony Theft conviction and has stopped reporting as […]
Romney, Ryan to Speak at Marion Event
October 26, 2012 by
Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan are coming to Marion County. Both will speak at Veterans Memorial Coliseum on the Marion County Fairgrounds on Sunday, October 28. Attendees must get a ticket to attend this free event. Doors will open at 5:00pm and the event will start about 7:00pm. All attendees will go through airport-like security […]
Congressional Candidate Stopping in Waldo
October 26, 2012 by
Pat Tiberi, Candidate for Congress in the 12th Congressional District, will join supporters on his “Person-to-Person Bus Tour” in a grassroots “barnstorm” of the new areas of the 12th district. One of the stops will be in Waldo and will be the only stop in Marion County. Over the two-day event, the Tiberi for Congress […]
Marion Church Holding Trunk or Treat, Fall Festival
October 26, 2012 by
Life Link Church will hold a Trunk-or-Treat and Fall Festival on Saturday, October 27, 2012. The Trunk-or-Treat runs from 2:00 to 3:30pm and the Fall Festival will run until 7:00pm at the church at 248 Olney Avenue in Marion. Other activities scheduled as part of the event include: Concert at 4:00pm Hot Dogathon (Eating Contest) […]
