The North Baltimore Cyclones and the Columbus Hawkeyes, vintage baseball teams, will face each other at Marion’s Lincoln Park on June 12 at 2:00 pm. Admission to the game is free.
Free Vintage Baseball Game at Marion’s Lincoln Park
June 10, 2010 by
Over Two Hundred Set to Graduate from MTC
June 10, 2010 by
Marion Technical College (MTC) students, 227 of them, will receive their associate degree at MTC’s Annual Commencement Ceremony. The event is Saturday, June 12, at 10:00 am, at the Palace Theatre in Marion.
This year’s student speaker for the Marion Technical College commencement is nursing graduate, Tiffini R. Pickens (pictured) of Marion.
Free Shredding at Marion Credit Union
June 10, 2010 by
Marion Community Credit Union is sponsoring a Community Shred Day on Saturday, June 12, 2010 starting at 8:30 a.m. and running till noon at the credit union’s branch at 300 Barks Road East.
There is no cost for this service and it is available for MCCU members and non-members alike. The shredding will be done by Sharp Shred LLC and will be secure and certified.
Last Chance to Vote for Ohio Statue
June 10, 2010 by
Saturday is the last day to vote for a new statue that will represent Ohio in the U.S. Capitol's Statuary Hall.
The state is seeking to replace the statue of William Allen, a 19th century congressman and governor who supported Southern slave owners and portrayed blacks as savages.
Students Participate in Pilot Netbook Program
June 9, 2010 by
Connectivity, digital citizenship and interactive learning are all crucial for students’ success in today’s high-tech global economy. In order to meet these technology needs Tri-Rivers is piloting a”Netbooks in the Classroom” program next fall, according to Larry Hickman, executive director for the career center.
City Schools Free Lunch Program at 16 Locations
June 9, 2010 by
The Marion City Schools are once again partnering up with area groups and agencies to provide free lunch and activities to kids in the Marion area. There are no income or residency requirements to get a free lunch; you just have to be between the ages of 1 and 18.
Elgin School Providing Free Summer Lunches
June 9, 2010 by
USDA Summer Food Service Program and Elgin Local Schools are offering free summer lunches through Thursday, July 29.
State Lawmakers Look to Require Use of Radar Detectors
June 9, 2010 by
Two leading state lawmakers want to overturn a ruling by the Ohio Supreme Court that says police officers can write speeding tickets just by looking at a vehicle and estimating how fast it is going.
Marion Rotary Awards $20,000 in Scholarships
June 9, 2010 by
The Marion Rotary Foundation recently awarded a combined $20,000 to thirteen hard working students, representing all of the Marion area high schools, with scholarship checks to help defray their college education expenses.
Two Grants Helping City Police
June 9, 2010 by
The Marion City Police Department is getting a boost from two grants. One is helping with the drug task force and the other will help purchase equipment for the department.
