Playing a mix of old blues and classic rock, The Mitchell Project will perform at the Palace May Pavilion on Friday, May 15, 2015 at 7:30pm. This Central Ohio band combines their talent and smart music choices to give audiences a soul soothing, feel-good funky, rock-n-roll experience. The Mitchell Project has entertained crowds at taverns, […]
Attorney General, Ohio Law Enforcement Officers honor 766 killed in the line of duty
May 8, 2015 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and law enforcement officers from throughout the state gathered Thursday for the annual Ohio Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremony to honor the 766 Ohio peace officers who have died in the line of duty since 1823. “The life stories of these officers are each unique, but their stories also share themes […]
Marion Senior Citizens Day to celebrate “A Legacy of Family Values”
May 7, 2015 by
The Marion Senior Center invites senior residents of the Marion area to join them for a celebration of the ages during their annual Senior Citizens Day Celebration on Monday, May 11, 2015. The theme for this year’s event is “A Legacy of Family Values”. The dinner celebration will be held at the Marion Senior Center […]
Goodwill Wheel-A-Thon to celebrate 25th anniversary of promoting disability awareness
May 7, 2015 by
Looking for a hands-on opportunity to promote disability awareness? Marion Goodwill’s 25th Annual Wheel-A-Thon is Saturday, May 9, 2015 at the Tri-Rivers Career Center parking lot located at 2222 Marion-Mt. Gilead Road. For 25 years now, the event has welcomed all members of the community to show their support for Goodwill and their mission to […]
OhioHealth offering free skin cancer screening in Marion
May 7, 2015 by
With an estimate of over 2 million people in the United States receiving a skin cancer diagnosis this year, OhioHealth is taking a stand against skin cancer by offering free screenings at many locations throughout the month of May. The local screening will take place at OhioHealth Radiation Oncology, 1150 Crescent Heights Road in Marion, […]
Ohio Attorney General warns of scams targeting small businesses
May 7, 2015 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has warned small businesses to watch for signs of a scam, including callers who claim the business’s power will be shut off and invoices for products the business never ordered. The warning comes during National Small Business Week, May 4 to 8, 2015. In the past year, the Ohio Attorney […]
Wednesday morning crash injures 5, closed State Route 95
May 6, 2015 by
Troopers from the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol said they received a call at about 6:35am of a serious injury crash at State Route 95 west of Campbell Road. The two vehicle crash occurred on State Route 95 in front of the Whirlpool plant in Marion Township. A 2013 Ottawa truck driven […]
Voters say no to River Valley, approve two other issues
May 6, 2015 by
Voters once again said no to a new tax levy for the River Valley School District during the Special Election held on Tuesday, May 5, 2015. Voters however approved tax renewals for the Village of Prospect and the Marion Township Fire Department. The following are the final, unofficial results reported by the Marion County Board […]
GEAR UP to host Prexie Signing Day to celebrate higher education
May 6, 2015 by
Following examples from around the nation, GEAR UP and Marion Harding High School will rally behind students enrolled in higher education or the military on Thursday. Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs, known as GEAR UP, is a federally funded initiative meant to support early college preparation and awareness. The initiative aims to […]
Time Traveler’s Ball is Saturday
May 6, 2015 by
The Marion County Historical Society is inviting everyone to join them for their Time Traveler’s Ball at Tri-River’s Career Center in Marion on May 9, 2015 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm for a “fun-filled evening visiting the past, present, alternate past and future.” Attendees can look forward to dancing, demonstrations of historic crafts, watching a pirate […]
