May is National Foster Care Month

submitted by Marion County Children Services

Carmen Morbitt Memorial Golf Tournament Slated

You are invited to enjoy a day of golf, and at the same time add your support to a service in our community – Marion General Hospital Hospice. Now is the time to form a team for the Carmen Morbitt Memorial Hit a Ball for Hospice Golf Tournament, sponsored by TWIG IV, Marion Board of Realtors.

Annual Radiothon To Raise Funds For Red Cross

The WMRN/WYNT American Red Cross Radiothon, a live, 12-hour, on-air fundraiser, will be held on Thursday, May 13th. The 10th annual event, a major source of funding for the local Red Cross chapter, will be held from 7:00am to 7:00pm and will be broadcast live on WMRN AM 1490 and WYNT Majic 95.9 FM.

City of Marion Community Clean Up Day

Marion Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing that the City of Marion will sponsor a Community Clean-Up Day on Saturday, May 22, 2010.

Auditions Set For Summer Musical at the Palace

Director Clare Cooke and artistic team members George Schram, Kristi Wink and Johnny Steiner announce auditions for the Palace Theatre’s summer musical Guys & Dolls.

Those interested may audition on Saturday, May 22 & Sunday, May 23. Auditions are from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. each day on the main stage.  Participants should enter through the front theatre doors.

City Council To Discuss Grant Projects, More

Marion City Council meets tonight (Monday) to discuss several items, including upgrades to City Hall, several job description changes, licensing a new taxi company, and proposed grant-funded projects.

Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Arrests In Prospect

A routine traffic stop on Saturday, May 8, in Prospect led to a search warrant, seized marijuana plants, and several arrests for drug abuse and trafficking in drugs.

Marion General Names Director of Finance

Mike Thomas has been named Director of Finance for Marion General Hospital. Hospital officials say Thomas brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in healthcare finance settings.

Elgin West Student Inducted Into Hall of Fame

Hospital Awarded Joint Commission Accreditation

By demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety, Marion General Hospital reports they have earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval.