The award-winning Broadway musical Annie will be performed on the Marion Palace Theatre stage July 2012. Preparation began early for the fun-filled musical adventure when the role of Annie's dog "Sandy" was cast with the help of the Marion Area Humane Society.
Palace Theatre, Humane Society Team Up to Promote “Annie” Musical
May 30, 2012 by
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Offering in Marion
May 30, 2012 by
Rid your home of toxic waste at the DKMM Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day this Saturday, June 2nd, from 9:00am to 1:00pm at Whirlpool Corporation on Marion-Agosta Road. All residents of the DKMM (Delaware, Knox, Marion and Morrow) Solid Waste District can take advantage of this opportunity to safely dispose of corrosives, flammables, and poisons such as household cleaners, pool chemicals, batteries, kerosene, automotive fluids, pesticides, propane cylinders, fertilizers, mercury, and ammunition (50 calibers or less).
Former Ohio Secretary of State to Appear at Local Fundraiser
May 30, 2012 by
Former Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner will be the featured guest Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at a fundraising event in support of Jim Slagle’s campaign for Marion County Common Pleas Court Judge. The event will be held 5:30pm to 7:30pm, at the home of Dr. Jay and Janice Moodley, 1195 Pineridge Drive in Marion.
Sportsman Club Holding Fishing Derby
May 30, 2012 by
The Meeker Sportsman Club will hold it's annual fishing derby on Saturday, June 2nd. Registration and orientation is from 9:00 to 9:30am. The event is free for kids up to 12 years of age.
Fishing will be followed by a free lunch and door prizes. Gear, bait, lunch and door prizes are proved with the help of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Patrol Traffic Stops, OVI and Drug Arrests Up Over Holiday Weekend
May 29, 2012 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol made more traffic stops and impaired driving and drug arrests this Memorial Day weekend compared to the 2011 holiday weekend. In addition, 11 people lost their lives over the weekend- a four year low for the reporting period.
Marion Goodwill Receives Honda Grant to Improve Donation Processing
May 29, 2012 by
Marion Goodwill Industries recently received a $29,000 grant from the Honda of America Foundation for the purchase of carts specially designed to improve the safety and efficiency of collecting and processing donated goods. The funds are designated for the purchase of special “polycarts” for the Goodwill retail stores in Marysville and Delaware, Ohio.
Ohio AG Announces Significant Recovery Rate of Missing Children
May 29, 2012 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced that the Ohio Missing Persons Unit, along with local law enforcement agencies, had a 98.4 percent recovery rate of missing children in 2011.
State Fire Marshal Urges Safety During Summer Grilling
May 29, 2012 by
Following the "official" start of summer, Memorial Day weekend, Ohio State Fire Marshal Larry Flowers encourages added safety precautions with outdoor grills and barbecues.
Annual Memorial Day Ceremony, Celebration Set for Marion
May 27, 2012 by
The annual Memorial Day celebration takes place in Marion on Monday, May 28. The ceremony will begin at 10:30am at Marion Cemetery on Delaware Avenue. If you cannot make it out the cemetery, you can listen to live coverage on radio stations WDCM-FM 97.5 or WMRN-AM 1490.
AAA Offers Safety Tips for Your Summer Travels
May 25, 2012 by
Memorial Day weekend marks the start of the summer driving season. This season, AAA estimates it will come to the rescue of 7.9 million stranded motorists nationally, including about 115,000 within the Ohio Auto Club’s 38-county territory.
