The Finance Committee of Marion City Council approved plans for a new electronic billboard in downtown Marion. The measure still needs to be approved by the full Council, which could occur this week.
Drug Trafficker Wanted for Probation Violation
June 15, 2010 by
The Marion County Adult Probation Department is seeking information on the location of 23-year-old Jerry L. Akins. He is 6'1" tall and weighs 156 lbs with brown eyes and black hair.
Authorities say Akins was released from prison in September 2009 for Trafficking in Cocaine.
Marion Company Names New President
June 15, 2010 by
Scott Blackford has been promoted to president of TODCO in Marion, Ohio. The announcement was made by Dennis Stone, president and CEO of TODCO’s parent company, the Overhead Door Corporation.
Giant Ohio Jesus Statue Destroyed by Lightening
June 15, 2010 by
A six-story-tall statue of Jesus Christ with his arms raised along a highway was struck by lightning in a thunderstorm Monday night and burned to the ground, police said.
Huge Annual Book Sale Benefits Marion Library
June 14, 2010 by
The Friends of the Marion Public Library annual book sale is June 19, and 20 at Tri-Rivers Career Center, 2222 Marion-Mt. Gilead Road. The Friends have been collecting good clean books and audio visual material the past several weeks for this event.
City Schools, United Way are Preparing Kids for School
June 14, 2010 by
While school is out, for 140 kids entering kindergarten this fall, their school experience begins soon. Those students are part of the three week Kindergarten Readiness summer program funded by United Way of Marion County.
5k Run/Walk to Benefit Turning Point
June 14, 2010 by
Turning Point is gearing up for their annual Baguette Run. The event is a 5k run and/or walk on Saturday, June 26, and all the proceeds go to Turning Point to help them in their fight against domestic violence.
Annual Garage Sale to Benefit Mentoring Group
June 14, 2010 by
Heart of Ohio Mentoring is having their annual garage sale on Thursday, June 17th and Friday, June 18th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Items large and small, furniture,(including a roll top desk), housewares, collectibles, and much more.
Prospect Area Boy Scout Troop Begins Summer Activities
June 14, 2010 by
Troop 100 of Southern Marion County has begun its 2010 summer events schedule. Any boy ages 11 – 18 are welcome to join in on the adventure at any time no matter where they live.
The events planned include camping one weekend per month, hiking one Saturday per month, Thursday Night Bicycle Tours, Zip line tour in Hocking Hills, fishing trips, Boy Scout Summer Camp the week of July 11, and much more.
Flag Day Ceremony in Marion
June 12, 2010 by
A Flag Day ceremony, hosted by Marion Elks Lodge 32, will be held at Founder’s Park in on Church Street in downtown Marion at 6:30 pm on Flag Day, Monday, June 14th. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
