United Way of Marion County will work with more than 200 Tri-Rivers Career Center students on Monday, September 29, 2014 as a part of its LIVE UNITED volunteer activities designed to make an immediate and positive impact in the Marion community. On the 29th, every senior class at Tri-Rivers will blitz the community with a […]
Marion Curves for Women Celebrates 2nd Anniversary
September 29, 2014 by
The Marion Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors recently joined Cindi Bentley, owner of Curves for Women, her staff and customers for a Ribbon Cutting kick off for their 2nd anniversary in the Marion community. Curves for Women, 1199 Delaware Ave., Suite 111, is hosting a Happy Birthday Open House featuring special promotional prices through the […]
Marion Republicans Open Headquarters for Election Season
September 29, 2014 by
Marion County Republican headquarters are now open until the November 4, 2014 mid-term elections. The hours at the 114 South Main Street location are Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and again from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. During these hours, volunteers will be available to answer questions, offer printed information, distribute yard […]
Lemley Wins 2014 Marion’s Amazing Treasures Contest
September 26, 2014 by
The Marion Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) recently announced the winners of the summer promotion, Marion’s Amazing Treasures IX. After validating all the playing cards returned to the CVB, prize levels were drawn and the winners for the 2014 summer promotion were: James Lemley – First prize winner with 20-24 validations Katie Shoaf – […]
Barlow Art Center Hosting Paint Party
September 26, 2014 by
The Barlow Art Center of the Historic Women’s Club Home in Marion is hosting a Paint Party on October 4, 2014 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. The public is invited to join them for an afternoon of “fun, friends, and fine art where you supply the cocktails and we provide the canvas.” Local artist Brenda Brewer […]
Orthopedic Surgeon Joins OhioHealth Marion Area Physicians
September 26, 2014 by
Brent Mellis, DO, has joined OhioHealth Marion Area Physicians and the orthopedic practice of Drs. Aaron Fritz, Bernard Nowacki, Antonio Rosario, and Robert Crowell. Dr. Mellis offers expertise in a range of orthopedic conditions, including total joint replacements; total joint revisions; joint preservation surgery for hips and knees; and reconstructive surgery for knees and shoulders. […]
Free Medication Drop Off is Saturday
September 26, 2014 by
You can bring your expired and unused prescription and over-the-counter medication to the Marion County Building’s rear parking lot, 222 West Center Street, on Saturday, September 27, 2014 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Pills, liquids and syringes will be accepted. “Please do your part to help protect drinking water sources, reduce drug-related crime, and […]
First Healthy in a Hurry Cooking Series is Saturday
September 25, 2014 by
Pioneering Healthier Communities – Marion is hosting the first of three “Healthy in a Hurry Cooking Series” this Saturday, September 27, 2014 from 12:00pm to 2:30pm at JMJ Discount Food & More, 246 Klerx Avenue in Marion. The free event will include: Tri-Rivers Cooking Demonstration Store Specials, Door Prizes Eric Bressi, Entertainer The other two […]
Ohioans Urged to Take Steps to Avoid Mosquito-Borne Illnesses
September 25, 2014 by
While the risk of contracting mosquito-borne illnesses may be low, the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is reminding Ohioans about how to avoid mosquito bites and the possibility of such diseases. Cases of mosquito-borne diseases in Ohio typically occur in late summer and early fall when mosquitoes are most abundant. Diseases that individuals can contract […]
Ohio’s Deer-Archery Season Starts this Weekend
September 25, 2014 by
Hunters will have their first opportunity to pursue Ohio’s top big-game animal, the white-tailed deer, when archery season opens Saturday, September 27, 2014, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Ohio’s 2014-2015 deer seasons include: Archery: Sept. 27-Feb. 1, 2015. Antlerless muzzleloader: Oct. 11-12. Youth gun: Nov. 22-23. Gun: Dec. 1-7. Muzzleloader: Jan. […]
