The 2016 Miss Teeny Pop will be chosen Saturday, August 13, at River Valley High School. The competition begins at 9:30 a.m. Participants must be aged 6 – 12 and each contestant will compete in modeling, talent, and the commercial categories. New for 2016 are the Mr. Popcorn Pageants. Also set for this Saturday, August […]
Bellefontaine Avenue rail crossing to close next week for repairs
August 11, 2016 by
The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced that the rail crossing on Bellefontaine Avenue in the City of Marion will be closed for repairs Monday, August 15, through Friday, August 19, 2016. Norfolk Southern originally scheduled this crossing to be closed back in July, but had to push back the timeline. Official detours will be […]
Marion Airfoils to hold annual, free Fly-In
August 9, 2016 by
Update: Event date has changed from August 13 due to weather. The Marion Airfoils, a radio-controlled model aircraft club, will be holding an Open House Fly-in” from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at the club’s airfield on Herr Road located west of Whirlpool between State Route 309 and State Route […]
“Think Again” insurance initiative hopes to address the financial squeeze of the “Sandwich Generation”
August 9, 2016 by
Paying bills and saving for retirement can be challenging. It can be even more difficult if you find yourself financially “sandwiched” between helping adult children while at the same time caring for elderly parents. As Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor continues her “Think Again” initiative, she urges this generation sandwiched between youth and seniors to consider […]
Bradshaw named 2016 Ms. Marion Popcorn Festival
August 8, 2016 by
Kim Bradshaw of Marion was named Ms. Marion Popcorn Festival 2016 during popcorn royalty festivities Saturday evening, August 6, at River Valley High School. She won a cash award, a crown, banner and prize package. “I was pretty surprised I won,” said Bradshaw … still a little speechless after the crowning. “It’s such a good […]
Kubuske wins 2016 Miss Marion Popcorn Festival title
August 8, 2016 by
Jayna Kubuske captured the title of Miss Marion Popcorn Festival 2016 Saturday evening, August 5, during competition at River Valley High School. By winning the Miss Marion Popcorn Festival title, Kubuske earned a $1,000 scholarship, as well as the Festival crown, banner, and a prize package. “I couldn’t believe it,” said an amazed Kubuske. “I […]
Guadarrama crowned 2016 Miss Wee Pop
August 8, 2016 by
From a field of 20 contestants, Savannah Guadarrama was named and Miss Wee Pop 2016 during competition held Saturday morning at River Valley High School. Three-year old Guadarrama is the daughter of Shaylah Monnette and Allen Guadarrama of Marion. She also won her age division in Formalwear, as well as overall honors in Costume and […]
Galbert named 2016 Little Wee Pop Princess
August 8, 2016 by
Sixteen contestants vied for the title of Marion Popcorn Festival’s 2016 Little Wee Pop Princess at River Valley High School Saturday morning. The title was captured by 22-month-old Kaysen Galbert, the daughter of Thurman & Kirsten Galbert of Bucyrus. She also won overall honors in Formalwear and tied for her age division in Costume. Receiving […]
New partnership offers truck driving training locally
August 5, 2016 by
Marion Technical College, Southern State Community College (SSCC) and Marion Industrial Center are coming together to offer a new truck driving academy. Interested students can sign up for the four-week classes which starts August 15, 2016. Completing the training academy qualifies them to take the test for a commercial driver’s license, or CDL. “We are […]
Palace Theatre showing Star Trek Beyond this weekend
August 5, 2016 by
STAR TREK BEYOND, the highly anticipated next installment in the globally popular Star Trek franchise, will play at the historic Marion Palace Theatre located in downtown Marion on August 5, 6, and 7, 2016. Violet LeVoit with Rovi provides the following synopsis: In BEYOND, Captain Kirk (Chris Pine) struggles with a personal crisis as he […]
