Elgin South hosts Grandparents Breakfast

On Wednesday, October 31, Elgin South Elementary PTO is inviting the grandparents of their students to their 3rd Annual Grandparents Breakfast. Grandparents are encouraged to attend and have breakfast with their grandchildren and also meet other grandparents. After breakfast, the grandparents are invited to take their grandchild to the book fair. A light continental breakfast […]

2012 Trick-or-Treat Dates and Times

The following are dates and times for Trick-or-Treat in Marion County communities. If you have information on a community we missed, please let us know through our Contact Us page and we’ll update this story. All of the below times take place on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 City of Marion – 5:30pm to 7:30pm Caledonia […]

YMCA Gearing Up for Next Session of Classes

Fall II session signups are now open at the Marion Family YMCA. The session starts October 29th and ends December 16th. YMCA programs are available for every interest, age, and ability level. Whether you’re looking for youth programs, adult classes, swim lessons or sports, they say they have something for everybody. To take part in […]

Medicare Annual Enrollment Period Now Underway

Ohio Lieutenant Governor and Department of Insurance Director Mary Taylor announced the Department’s free and impartial Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP), also the state’s official resource for Medicare information and enrollment assistance, is available to help people understand their coverage options during Medicare’s annual open enrollment period started October 15 and runs through […]

Marion Man Reports Being Shot, Police Call Information Misleading

The Marion Police Department says a man reported he was shot Wednesday, October 24, but investigators say the information the man has provided appears to be misleading and are asking the public for help in gathering additional details. At 10:30pm Wednesday, police responded to Marion General Hospital where a shooting victim was being treated for […]

IAAP is Looking for New Members

The Harding Chapter of International Association of Administrative Professionals will be holding a membership drive meeting on Thursday, October 25, at 5:30pm at the Marion County DD Conference Room, 2387 Harding Hwy East, Marion, Ohio. Organizers invited those interested to come and see what they are all about and what they can offer to help […]

Home Education Group Hosting Hayride, Bonfire

Hearts Toward Home, a local Christian home education support group, will be having their annual Hayride & Bonfire on Friday, October 26, at 6:00pm. Stanley Jackson will be joining the event to discuss his views on educational freedom. Stan is running for the Ohio Board of Education for District 1 which covers Marion County. The […]

Palace Theatre Showing “Trouble with the Curve”

The Marion Palace Theatre will show the sports drama film “Trouble With The Curve.”   The movie stars Clint Eastwood and Amy Adams. John Goodman and Justin Timberlake co-star in the film. Jason Buchanan, Rovi describes “Trouble With The Curve” as a movie about an aging baseball scout Gus Lobel (Clint Eastwood) who for decades has […]

Tips Offered to Homeowners to Prevent Halloween Hazards

Ohio Lieutenant Governor and Insurance Director Mary Taylor is reminding Ohioans to use common sense on trick-or-treat night to prevent Halloween hazards on your property or while driving. “With so many unpredictable elements at play, everyone should be extra cautious on and around Halloween,” Taylor said. “People can minimize their risk by being proactive.” For […]

Sheriff’s Office Seeking Suspects Following Pursuit

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance in locating two suspects after they escaped deputies following a pursuit late Tuesday evening. On Tuesday, October 23, at 11:30pm, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office was involved in a pursuit with a vehicle they say was involved in a theft and breaking and entering from a business […]