The Shepherd's Fellowship is hosting a Community Block Party on Sunday, August 29 at McKinley Park from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The event is open to the public and will have free games, prizes, food, and live music.
City School Students Can Start Earning Scholarships in Kindergarten
August 23, 2010 by
Imagine getting your first college scholarship before you even learn to read. That is part of a new partnership between The Ohio State University at Marion and Marion City Schools.
The Ohio State University at Marion and Marion City Schools have teamed up in a pilot program beginning in the 2010-2011 academic school year and beyond that could mean increased attendance and academic performance in Marion City grades K-12, while providing up to $100,000 in scholarships annually to attend college.
Popcorn Festival Craft Area Expanding
August 23, 2010 by
The Marion Popcorn Festival Craft & Commercial Area will growing during this year’s festival.
Chairperson Cheryl Huffman said, “Due to the interest expressed by local community churches, schools, and various other non-profit organizations, a new section has been added to the 'Craft and Commercial Area'. This new area is designated as the 'Community Area'.”
Mall Jewelery Store Robbed
August 21, 2010 by
A jewelery store at Marion Centre mall was robbed at gunpoint Friday night. The Marion County Sheriff's Office says they received the report at 8:38 pm of a robbery at Kay's Jewelers.
Equine Therapy Topic of Women’s Business Council Meeting
August 21, 2010 by
The kickoff luncheon meeting of this season for the Women’s Business Council will feature an alternative way to reach the next generation of at-risk ladies in our community. Kirsten Stumpo will be joined by Victoria Endicott to highlight the Equine Component and its use in the mental health field.
City Council Meets Monday
August 21, 2010 by
Marion City Council meets on Monday evening to discuss various items including:
Deadline to Register for Child Education Course
August 21, 2010 by
Sunday, August 22, is the deadline to sign-up for Teaching Children Effectively-1® (TCE-1®). Child Evangelism Fellowship® (CEF®) is offering TCE-1® in Marion, September 13 through October 7, 2010, each Monday & Thursday evening.
Statewide Unemployment Down Slightly
August 20, 2010 by
Ohio's unemployment rate was 10.3 percent in July, down slightly from 10.5 percent in June, according to data released Friday morning by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Ohio added 1,800 jobs over the month, from the revised 5,045,000 jobs in June to 5,046,800 jobs in July.
Time Capsules Found in Marion Courthouse
August 20, 2010 by
When construction began to renovate the Marion County Courthouse, workers began looking for the time capsule that was placed there. The problem…the capsule wasn’t where the records said. Then, while searching around, they found a capsule they weren’t expecting to find.
The capsule they were looking for was finally found on Monday. It’s smaller than a shoe box, but full of items places there in 1884.
Huge Solar Energy Facility Opens in Wyandot County
August 20, 2010 by
Ohio Governor Ted Strickland Thursday joined The Public Service Enterprise Group, Ohio State University President Dr. E. Gordon Gee, American Electric Power and other area leaders to open the PSEG Wyandot Solar Farm in Upper Sandusky.
The 80 acre, 12-megawatt facility becomes the largest solar energy facility operating in Ohio and one of the largest in the United States east of the Mississippi River.
