The community is invited to attend a free brown bag lunch and learn lecture, “All the World’s a Stage,” Monday, February 15, 12:30 p.m., featuring British stage director and international professor and lecturer Richard Digby Day, and founder and co-artistic director of Theatre Masters in New York, Julia Hansen, in Maynard Hall’s Guthery Community Room […]
102 year old Graham honored by Kingston
February 4, 2016 by
Kingston Residence of Marion recently celebrated their January’s Resident Spotlight. The resident spotlighted was June LaVonne (Beaver) Graham. June was born on June 24, 1913 which makes her 102+ years old. June was married to Chester “Chet” Graham for 62 yrs. and 8 months. She has 3 children (all girls), 7 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and […]
Marion campus launches Loving Scarves campaign
February 4, 2016 by
Members of The Ohio State University at Marion staff, members of the campus Social Work Club, and a host of community minded individuals are joining forces this Valentine’s Day to spread love and warmth to Marionites through their “Loving Scarves” campaign. The Loving Scarves campaign provides anonymous donations of scarves, hats, gloves, and mittens, donated […]
Palace Theatre showing Alvin and the Chipmunks this weekend
February 4, 2016 by
The historic Marion Palace Theatre plans to show the new animated adventure/comedy film, ‘Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Trip,’ on February 5, 6 and 7, 2016. When Alvin, Simon and Theodore are around, there’s plenty of singing and dancing; and usually there’s an abundance of mayhem, mischief and mishaps too. In their latest movie, […]
Less than two weeks remain to register to vote in March Primary Election
February 3, 2016 by
Tuesday, February 16th is the voter registration deadline for the March 15th, 2016 Primary Election. Anyone qualified may register to vote at the Marion County Board of Elections Office, 222 W. Center St., Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with extended hours offered Tuesday, February 16th from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. […]
Marion County Park District announces February 2016 events
February 3, 2016 by
Marion County Park District has announced that the following events will be held in February 2016. February 4: The Tallgrass Trail Nature Center will be open from noon to 5pm, with a groundhog program at 4 pm. Join Naturalist Anderson for a story, craft, and many more activities. Main Street in Marion February 11: The […]
Ohio liquor sales hit another record high
February 3, 2016 by
The Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Liquor Control reported today that the dollar sales of spirituous liquor reached a record level in 2015, totaling more than $1 billion ($1,018,126,447). This was an increase of 7.34 percent, exceeding last year’s total by $70 million. “Today’s consumers are seeking quality over quantity and buying more premium […]
Central Ohio Farmers Cooperative expands by purchasing Prospect Farmers Exchange
February 2, 2016 by
Central Ohio Farmers Cooperative (COFC), a full service cooperative founded in 1934 and based in Marion, has reached an agreement to purchase Prospect Farmers Exchange in Prospect. Prospect Farmers Exchange (PFE) is a cooperative created in 1920 with a long, successful record of service to their customers. After a unanimous recommendation by its Board of […]
Marion YMCA holding Family Fun Day
February 2, 2016 by
Family Fun Day at the Marion Family YMCA will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2016 from 10:00am to 12:00pm. The public is invited to join them for some family fun with a movie, popcorn, a craft for the kids, and a day to enjoy their facilities. During this Family Fun Day our facilities will […]
Fire deaths down in Ohio, Fire Marshal urges residents to remain safe
February 2, 2016 by
Sixteen Ohioans lost their lives in fires in January 2016, down from 26 in January 2015. The State Fire Marshal’s office is contributing this decrease to a somewhat mild winter as well as momentum from the office’s Safe & Sound fire safety campaign. Since the campaign was launched in October 2015, Ohio has had 19 […]
