“Without leaps of imagination, or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities. Dreaming, after all, is a form of planning.” – Gloria Steinem I think I’m attracted to this quote because I’m generally a pretty positive person. Negative people who tell me there isn’t anything in Downtown Marion (there are nearly 50 retail venues) or […]
Lent: Partake or Denounce?
March 5, 2014 by
While I am used to a couple talks each year about the different views on the practice of Lent, I was surprised how many comments flooded my Facebook page for and against this traditional practice this year. So with that in mind, I was sparked to babble a few words on the topic. For those […]
The Power of One and the Influence of the Arts
February 21, 2014 by
The following column was written by Bev Ford, Executive Director of the Marion Palace Theatre. While I am most comfortable on the front of house (FOH) side of the theatre, where we deal with the “business” of this performance arts space, I have spent some time behind a microphone on the stage side of things […]
Do You Celebrate Presidents’ Day or Washington’s Birthday?
February 12, 2014 by
Guest Column by Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted Officially, the United States Code deems this Monday, February 17, 2014 a federal holiday commemorating “Washington’s Birthday.” However, over the years, this has caused some confusion among astute history students who generally agree that our nation’s first president was born on February 22, 1732. Why the […]
Walkability of the Downtown Area
February 11, 2014 by
As you know, we at Downtown Marion, Inc. are dedicated to the revitalization of Downtown Marion. What becomes even more abundantly clear to us as we progress further into this mission is the important of a vibrant downtown to the city’s overall health. One of the avenues that draws people in and helps them become […]
Discernment
February 10, 2014 by
Discernment comes with spiritual maturity. Often times, people tell me things like “I’m disappointed that God closed that door in that situation or relationship” or “Why would God have things be so hard in this situation since He led me here?” Sometimes personal disappointment and hard days come from following God. Sometimes they come because […]
Budget Step in Right Direction, More Work to Do
February 6, 2014 by
Capitol Notebook: A Column By U.S. Congressman Pat Tiberi (R-OH-12) While much has been made about the recent budget agreement that was passed by Congress and signed into law by the president, what isn’t being talked about is the fact that it cuts spending for the fourth year in a row. It’s not that we […]
Open Letter from MPH Health Commissioner
January 22, 2014 by
There are many partners who work together to assure the safety of the people of Marion. The partnerships vary depending on the issue. A multiagency response typically implies that the event is either relatively complex or that it is beyond the capacity of a single responding entity. The recent accident impacting our local mall illustrates […]
Classifieds Re-Launch on Marion Online
January 16, 2014 by
On Thursday, January 16, 2014, we launched a new classifieds service on Marion Online. You can now register an account and place (mostly) free classified ads. This change comes after the classifieds service provided by an outside company went down a couple months ago. You don’t need to register to simply view the classifieds. To […]
The Intolerance of Phil Robertson
December 19, 2013 by
This morning, America is an uproar over the suspension of Phil Robertson from the hit show Duck Dynasty because of his answers on his beliefs while being asked about them in an interview. There are many petitions, on-line comments and media buzz flying as it appears the two sides of an important discussion clash in […]
