On September 19, 2015 from 10AM to 5PM and September 20 from 10AM to 4:30PM the Marion County Historical Society presents a walk through the 18th and 19th century at Sawyer-Ludwig Park in Marion. Visitors can meet Native Americans, militia, settlers and soldiers as they step back in time with encampments, period food, and crafters. […]
“Mr. Holmes” to show at Marion Palace Theatre
September 17, 2015 by
Showing for the first time at a theatre in Marion, the mystery drama film, “Mr. Holmes,” will play Friday, September 18, 2015 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the historic Marion Palace Theatre. Mr. Holmes is a new twist on the world’s most famous […]
East Church Street closing for sewer repairs
September 17, 2015 by
The City of Marion’s Engineer’s Office reports that East Church Street, between Summit Street and South Grand Avenue, will be closed from 7:00am on Monday, September 21, through 5:00pm on Friday, September 25, 2015. The City Sewer Maintenance Department will be doing a sanitary sewer repair at this location.
Local churches participating in National Back to Church Sunday
September 16, 2015 by
This is the fourth year that The Shepherd’s Fellowship is participating in a national effort called “Back to Church Sunday.” It is a joint effort of over 27,000 church to reach out to people who have gotten out of church community. While our church does not do a lot of program events like this one, […]
Adam Neidhart Memorial Hog Roast is Friday evening
September 16, 2015 by
The public is invited to the Adam Neidhart Memorial Tailgate on Friday, September 18, 2015 from 5:00 to 6:30 pm in the Pleasant High School parking lot. Tailgate meals for $8 include pulled pork sandwich, two sides, dessert and water. Kids meals for $3 include hotdog, chips, dessert and water. Proceeds will benefit the Pleasant […]
Parents urged to review insurance coverage for college students
September 16, 2015 by
Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor urges parents of college students to review their insurance policies to make sure students have adequate insurance protection. “It’s important for parents to talk with their insurance agent about options available for college-aged children,” said Taylor, also director of the Ohio Department of Insurance. “Parents should review their healthcare coverage, auto […]
LWV meeting to explore removing community transportation barriers
September 15, 2015 by
As part of League of Women Voters (LWV) Marion’s Voter Service and Advocacy Agenda for 2015-16, the League’s first monthly meeting will feature Marion’s community transportation services, including both met and unmet needs for residents of Marion County. The meeting, open to the public, will be held Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 6:00 p.m.. at […]
PARCC results show just over one-third of Ohio students met standards
September 15, 2015 by
A little more than one third of Ohio students met the higher academic standards on the new Common Core tests this year, early results from the PARCC testing coalition show. Data shared with the state school board moments ago shows that between 35 and 40 percent of kids in most elementary and middle school grades […]
Morrow County Hospital hosting pancake breakfast to support levy campaign
September 15, 2015 by
The Morrow County Hospital Levy RENEWAL Committee is sponsoring a Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, September 19, from 6 to 11 a.m., in the hospital’s cafeteria (with additional seating outdoors, weather permitting). The hospital is located at 651 West Marion Road in Mt. Gilead, and entrance for the breakfast will be in the back of the […]
Cast announced for local production of “Disney’s Aladdin, Jr.”
September 14, 2015 by
Audience members are promised a show filled with magic, mayhem and flying carpet rides when the Palace Cultural Arts Association and show sponsor Jim and Barb Greetham present the junior production of “Disney’s Aladdin, Jr.” for three performances on the Palace Theatre main stage. Show dates are Friday, October 9. 2015 and Saturday, October 10 […]
