Bluefusion Entertainment & Cherry Blonde Productions, LLC have teamed up with the local music community to host Shamrockin’ for JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation), Friday, March 18, 2016, 8 p.m. to midnight, in “The Venue” at Bluefusion. Shamrockin’ for JDRF is a fundraiser to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The event will feature an […]
Marion bands team up for St. Paddy’s celebration to raise money for juvenile diabetes research
March 15, 2016 by
Ohio Attorney General releases 2016 ‘Yellow Book’
March 15, 2016 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has released the 2016 edition of Ohio Sunshine Laws: An Open Government Resource Manual. The release of the manual, commonly referred to as the “Yellow Book,” coincides with the beginning of Sunshine Week. “A substantial number of public records disputes arise because one of the parties involved is not aware of […]
Marion YMCA moves into “major gift phase” of capital campaign
March 14, 2016 by
The Marion YMCA recently launched the Major Gift phase of their $2 million capital campaign to increase its impact in youth development and healthy living. The Major Gift phase is the third phase of the capital campaign. It follows the Leadership Gifts that received pledges from the board, staff and campaign leadership. The second phase, […]
PUCO and OEPA promote “Fix a Leak Week”
March 14, 2016 by
Household leaks waste 1 trillion gallons of water per year in the United States alone. That’s equal to the annual household water use of more than 11 million homes. Together with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA), the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) is promoting “Fix a Leak Week,” March 14–20, 2016. Fix a […]
Governor announces public lottery for State of the State tickets
March 14, 2016 by
Governor John R. Kasich invited Ohioans interested in attending the 2016 State of the State address in Marietta, on Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at 7 p.m. to submit their names online at governor.ohio.gov to be eligible for a random ticket lottery. The event will be held at the newly renovated Peoples Bank Theatre. Ohioans seeking […]
Junior Service Guild set to hold dinner theater fundraiser
March 11, 2016 by
Junior Service Guild dinner theater and silent auction will be held on Friday, March 18 and Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Park Place on Center Street in downtown Marion. “All This Talk Is Killing Me” is a mystery play centered around a cooking talk show. Ann Schertzer is the director and all of the actors […]
ODNR urges open burning precautions for spring wildfire season
March 11, 2016 by
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) reminds Ohioans to take precautions while burning debris this spring and to know the state’s outdoor burning regulations. Ohio law states outdoor debris burning is prohibited from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. during March, April and May. Burning is limited in the spring due to the abundance of […]
As clocks spring ahead this weekend, State Fire Marshal encourages smoke alarms and escape plans
March 11, 2016 by
State Fire Marshal Larry L. Flowers is reminding Ohioans to make a potentially lifesaving change when they move their clocks forward one hour on Sunday, March 13, 2016: Change the batteries in your smoke alarms. In conjunction with Ohio’s fire departments and the Safe & Sound campaign, the Division of State Fire Marshal encourages Ohioans […]
Local American Family Insurance agent earns top honor for customer service
March 10, 2016 by
Les Morgan, an American Family Insurance agent in Marion, has been recognized for providing an outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification Program. “Customers are our number one focus, and agents who earn the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification have been given the highest marks from customers for […]
Kingston Residence of Marion to hold Memory Care Center Open House
March 10, 2016 by
Kingston Residence of Marion will be holding an Open House in Memory Care on Sunday, March 13, 2016 from 1:30pm-3:00pm. Open house guests are encouraged to tour and visit with staff. The Memory Care includes private suites, dining room, activity center, living room and beautiful courtyard – all catering to the needs of memory care […]
