Marion Young Professionals makes move to United Way

Marion Young Professionals (MYP) is moving, and they have found a new home with United Way of Marion County. MYP was formed in 2010 by a group of local young professionals as a means of creating opportunities to develop socially, professionally and civically while making Marion a better place to live, work and play. In […]

Ohio Attorney General launches cybersecurity awareness campaign

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced that his office is launching a cybersecurity awareness campaign to help protect Ohioans from identity theft and cyber fraud. The grant-funded program includes cybersecurity messages that will be displayed in public transit systems and made available to libraries and schools throughout Ohio. “We want to give people practical tips […]

One killed in shooting at Marion bar

The Marion Police Department says that a man was killed in a shooting early Monday morning at a Marion bar. A man wanted in connection to the shooting was arrested in Detroit. On November 16, 2015, at approximately 1:31 a.m., officers responded to 810 Davids Street for a report of a shooting inside Dino’s Bar. […]

NOAA says Ohio winter weather to be influenced by strong El Nino

Hopefully, “Polar Vortex” and “Arctic Blast” will be erased from our vocabulary this winter. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), this winter’s buzz term will be “El Niño.” El Niño is a large-scale, ocean-atmosphere climate interaction that causes a periodic warming in sea surface temperatures across the Pacific. This winter, Ohio could see warmer-than-average […]

YMCA holding Turkey Jam Dance-a-Thon

The Marion Family YMCA will hold Turkey Jam Dance-a-Thon on Monday, November 23, 2015 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. All types of dancing from hip hop, Latin, pop and Zumba will be featured and all fitness levels are welcome. Attendees can stay for one instructor or all. The event is open to members and *nonmembers […]

Patrol’s Tpr. Kinney promoted to Sergeant at the Marion Post

The Ohio State Highway Patrol said that Trooper Darrin D. Kinney was promoted to the rank of sergeant this week by Colonel Paul A. Pride, Patrol superintendent, during a ceremony at the Patrol’s Academy. Sergeant Kinney will remain at the Marion Post to serve as an assistant post commander. Sergeant Kinney began his Patrol career […]

Salvation Army seeking kettle workers for Marion area

The Marion Salvation Army is in need of reliable workers to ring bells at their kettles this holiday season. They have both paid and volunteer hours available. Applications can be picked up at The Salvation Army, 317 West Church Street in Marion.

November’s Ballroom Dinner Dance to feature the Jitterbug

The next session of the Marion Ballroom Dinner Dance is set for November 21, 2015 and the featured lesson is the Jitterbug. WHERE:  CWA Hall, 581 Bellefontaine Avenue, Marion, OH TIME:        6:15 Registration; 6:30 pm Lesson; 7:30 pm Pot Luck Dinner;  8-10:00 pm – Dancing COST:       $25/couple or $15 per single; Music by John Larkin […]

Health & Wellness series to kick off discussing health of caregivers

The Marion Area Safety Council is partnering with the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and OhioHealth Marion to present a four‐part Health & Wellness series open to all members of the community. Each series will have local experts share information and resources on a key Health & Wellness related issue affecting our community. There is […]

Music club to present Bells, Ivories, Voices this weekend

In honor of the National Federation of Music’s annual November Parade of American Music theme, a “Bells, Ivories, and Voices” program will ring out unique arrangements of American folk tunes and patriotic songs on Sunday, November 15, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at Prospect Street United Methodist Church (PSUMC), 185 South Prospect Street in Marion. Marion […]