The 19th ATHENA award of excellence will be presented by the Marion Women’s Business Council to a woman of distinction who has demonstrated professional leadership, community service and a passion to assist women in reaching their full leadership potential. This coming year’s recipient will be awarded the ATHENA statue at the luncheon on Monday, March […]
Rebates available for Ohioans to build safe rooms
January 11, 2016 by
The Ohio Emergency Management Agency (Ohio EMA) announced the Ohio Safe Room Rebate Program is once again accepting applications, beginning today. The program provides a rebate for the purchase and construction/installation of tornado safe rooms for Ohio homeowners. “The entire state of Ohio is at risk of an EF5 tornado, which produces 250 mile per […]
‘Funniest Female Performer of the Year’ set for Palace performance
January 8, 2016 by
The Palace Cultural Arts Association is set to present ventriloquist comedienne Lynn Trefzger at the historic Marion Palace Theatre located in downtown Marion, Ohio on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 7 p.m. For over 25 years, Trefzger has given life to a trunk full of comical characters, including a drunken and lovable camel, a grumpy […]
Marion General Hospital offering free tobacco cessation classes
January 8, 2016 by
Marion General Hospital says they are here to help those who are determined to quit tobacco. Organizers said that participants in their free, six-week Tobacco Cessation program will learn a positive approach to becoming a non-tobacco user, strategies to recover from tobacco addiction, the barriers to tobacco cessation, the health benefits of choosing a tobacco-free […]
Three chosen as 2016 Class of Great Ohioans
January 8, 2016 by
The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB) and the Capitol Square Foundation has announced the recipients of the 2016 “Great Ohioans Award.” The 2016 honorees were presented by the Capitol Square Foundation and unanimously approved by the CSRAB board. The three individuals were selected from nominations submitted by citizens and organizations throughout Ohio. The […]
Benjamin Harrison Elementary earns honor as Lighthouse School
January 7, 2016 by
Franklin Covey Co. has named Benjamin Harrison Elementary as a Leader in Me Lighthouse School, making it one of the first two in the state to achieve this honor. The honor means the school has achieved outstanding results in school and student outcomes by implementing The Leader in Me process. Franklin Covey states it also […]
Palace Theatre set to show “The Martian” and “The Good Dinosaur”
January 7, 2016 by
Movie-goers will have the chance to see four select films during the month of January at the historic Marion Palace Theatre. The theatre will kick off movies in the New Year with the Golden Globe Award nominated film ‘The Martian’ starring Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Jeff Daniels, Michael Pena, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Kate […]
Patrol releases traffic fatality numbers for New Year’s and Christmas reporting periods
January 7, 2016 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is reporting traffic fatalities over the New Year’s reporting period and the Christmas reporting period. Ten people were killed on Ohio’s roadways during the 2016 New Year’s Holiday, a four-day reporting period beginning December 31 and ending January 3. During this year’s reporting period, troopers arrested 438 drivers for […]
Marion Public Library to cut ribbon for new Kids Area, unveil mascot
January 6, 2016 by
The community is invited to an official unveiling event, planned for Sunday, January 10, 2016 at Marion Public Library. The event will celebrate the completion of a redesign project that has been ongoing for several months. The library will open at 1:00 PM, with a ribbon cutting by the Marion Area Chamber of Commerce scheduled […]
Creators Guild sets January meeting
January 6, 2016 by
Creators Guild will hold their January meeting and Luncheon on January 12, 2016. The meetings will be held at Marion First Church of the Nazarene at 233 West Church Street, Marion, Ohio. Meeting will start at 11:00 AM with Lunch at 12:00 PM. This months luncheon menu will be Smothered Chicken, Red Potatoes, vegetables, Salad […]
