State Representative Dorothy Pelanda (R-Marysville) announced that the Ohio House has passed House Bill 131, legislation that updates various sections of state law pertaining to the Ohio Department of Agriculture. “This bill is about clarity and common-sense reform to aspects of the agriculture industry that have daily impact on the way business is conducted in […]
Ruth achieves membership in Million Dollar Round Table
June 2, 2015 by
Roger L. Ruth, Marion, Ohio, a representative for Modern Woodmen of America, is one of a small percentage of life insurance agents worldwide to achieve membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) this year. Founded in 1927, MDRT, The Premier Association of Financial Professionals®, is a global, independent association of more than 42,000 […]
Genealogy Society meeting to focus on history of Sawyer Ludwig Park and Sanitarium
June 2, 2015 by
The Marion Area Genealogy Society will hold their monthly meeting on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 10:00am. Guest speaker, Randy Winland, will give a presentation on the history of the Sawyer Ludwig Park and Sanitarium. The meeting, which is free and open to the public, will be held at the Marion County Historical Society, 169 […]
Marion Palace Theatre kicks off 2015-16 membership drive, unveils upcoming season lineup
June 1, 2015 by
With each spring comes a new beginning at the Palace Cultural Arts Association (PCAA), better known to the community as the Marion Palace Theatre. Along with the official announcement of the new season schedule, it is the start of the PCAA Annual Membership Campaign. Annual membership dollars are needed to help maintain the 1928 historic […]
Police: Two Marion homes hit by gunfire and firebombs
June 1, 2015 by
The Marion Police Department said they are investigating two incidents where guns were fired at Marion homes early Sunday morning. Firebombs were also thrown at the two homes. On May 31, 2015 at 6:12am, officers from the Marion Police Department responded to 412 East Farming Street for a report that an unknown subject or subjects […]
Marion County Fish and Game holding free youth fishing derby
June 1, 2015 by
Marion County Fish and Game will hold their annual Fishing Derby on Saturday, June 13, 2015. The free event is open to kids ages 5 to 17. A free lunch will be offered for everyone. Sign in is from 11:00 am to noon. Fishing takes place after lunch then attendees will head back into the […]
Community urged to “Stuff The Bus” with books and school supplies
May 29, 2015 by
United Way of Marion County is teaming up with organizations and local businesses for this year’s Stuff the Bus Book & Supply Drive through June 15, 2015. Working together, they are asking Marion County residents to help stuff buses full of new and like-new books, as well as school supplies, to help children in Marion […]
United Bank awards 10 scholarships to Marion County seniors
May 29, 2015 by
United Bank recently hosted their Annual Academic Awards Breakfast at the Marion Chamber of Commerce. Each year the breakfast is held to honor seniors from the county high schools. They are chosen by their administration according to their academic records, extracurricular activities, and their overall achievements. Featured guest speaker, Gus Comstock, Marion’s CAN DO Director, […]
Marion-area blood drives announced for June 2015
May 29, 2015 by
The American Red Cross will conduct open blood drives at the following Marion County locations this month: Monday, June 1st – Noon to 6 p.m. – Marion Public library, 445 E Church Street Thursday, June 4th – 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Marion Medical Campus, 1050 Delaware Avenue Saturday, June 6th – 7:30 a.m. […]
Marion CVB honors Customer Service Star and Community Ambassador with awards
May 28, 2015 by
The Marion Area Convention and Visitor’s Bureau presented Linda Steed, Breakfast Hostess of Country Inn & Suites, with the 2014 Customer Service Star Award and Dan Sheridan, Marion County Prairie Parks volunteer, with the 2014 Community Ambassador Award. In addition to the awards, the CVB also recognized other people who demonstrated excellent customer service and […]
