Free services offered to help make informed choice on Medicare Open Enrollment

Open Enrollment, which runs October 15th through December 7th, 2016, is that one time each year when older Ohioans can, and should, review their Medicare options and coverages for 2017. It is important for older adults to understand that there are different plans and choices available for the upcoming year and that price comparisons can […]

Several craft shows planned for Saturday

There are several craft shows planned around the area for Saturday, November 12, 2016. 3rd Annual Fall Into Christmas Craft Extravaganza is Saturday, November 12, 9am-4pm at American Legion Post 162, 531 Bellefontaine Avenue in Marion. Over 25 Vendor/Crafters to help you get into the Holiday Spirit and your Christmas Shopping done early. The Pleasant […]

Community Chat to focus on cash benefits for war era veterans

“Cash Benefits for War Era Veterans and Surviving Spouses” is the topic of a Community Chat presented by Elder Law Attorney Steve Roush on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm at the Kingston Residence of Marion. If you are a war time veteran or the widow of a war time veteran, you may […]

Drop in, supervised gym games starting at the Marion Family YMCA

Every Monday, starting November 7, between 4:15 – 7:45pm, kids ages 7 – 10 can drop in the gym to take part in activities. This supervised program is free to members. This drop in program will offer a wide variety of activities for youth while parents access the work out areas or fitness classes. Learn […]

MTC welcomes new board member, honors outgoing chair

The Marion Technical College Board of Trustees welcomed new member Ken Young. Judge Deborah Alspach swore Young in at a recent board meeting. Young is an Upper Sandusky native and current resident. He works in Marion for United Church Homes, serving as executive vice president and general counsel for the last 11 years. Young has […]

Marion County Park District’s November events include night hike, mammoth bones

The Marion County Park District is offering the following events in November 2016. All events are free unless otherwise listed. Friday, Nov. 4: Night Hike at the Tallgrass Trail. Meet at the nature center at 7:00pm (last night hike of 2016). Flashlights are optional, but should project red light. Appropriate for all ages. Saturday, Nov […]

Fire Marshal urges working smoke alarms, escape plans as Ohioans “fall back”

State Fire Marshal Larry L. Flowers is reminding Ohioans to think about what they can do to prepare for the event of a fire at home by changing the batteries in their smoke alarms when moving clocks back one hour this Sunday, November 6, 2016. In conjunction with Ohio’s fire departments and the #WhatCanYouDo social […]

2016 Fall Hydrant Flushing – Week 9 Schedule

Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, November 7 through Friday, November 11, 2016 between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. “Flushing is an important part of our system’s regular maintenance program. It ensures hydrants and valves are working properly and helps prevent sediment buildup,” said Don […]

Palace Theatre hosting mystery theatre and “Greater” movie this weekend

Patrons will have the opportunity to attend two separate events this weekend at the Palace. In the May Pavilion, the Palace Cultural Arts Association along with Mary H. Hollaway and Bebout Family Funds at Marion Community Foundation will present an Agatha Christie stage play, “The Mousetrap,” a classic spine-tingling murder mystery. Along with director Danielle […]

College Democrats partner with community for literacy initiative

The Ohio State University at Marion College Democrats, Let’s Read 20, and Marion Public Health are partnering on a new and gently used book drive through November 8, 2016 to benefit children of Marion. The groups are seeking donations of books for children under age 5 who are participating in the Women, Infants, and Children […]