Fairpark Community Baptist Church, 940 Bermuda Drive in Marion, is holding a Community Spaghetti Dinner on Wednesday, September 17, 2014, from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. The public is invited to attend. Dinner will include Spaghetti, Salad, Garlic Toast, Dessert & Beverage. Donations will be accepted to support youth missions in the community.
“Moms’ Night Out” is at the Marion Palace Theatre this Weekend
September 12, 2014 by
The Marion Palace Theatre will bring the family-friendly comedy, “Moms’ Night Out” to the big screen this weekend. Patrons will have five opportunities to see the film: Friday, September 12 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, September 13 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, September 14 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. TriStar Pictures provides […]
Ohio Libraries Receive Fraud Education Toolkits
September 12, 2014 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced that his office has sent Senior Advocate Fraud Education (SAFE) Toolkits to more than 700 Ohio libraries. The project is funded through a grant obtained by the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Section. “Nearly every day in Ohio, someone falls victim to a scam,” Attorney General DeWine said. “We […]
Marion Community Foundation Awards Nearly $800,000 to Area Programs
September 11, 2014 by
In the 2014 competitive grant program, Marion Community Foundation is providing $778,000 to area not-for-profit organizations. This is a record year in both the number of applications and the total amount requested, according to Julie Prettyman, program manager at Marion Community Foundation. The Foundation received 79 grant applications with requests totaling more than $2 million, […]
“Big D” Golf Outing to Raise Funds in Memory of Derrec Patrick
September 11, 2014 by
The Derrec Patrick Memorial “Big D” Golf Outing will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at Whetstone Golf Club. The 3 Man Team Scramble will raise funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society along with a college scholarship. Registration is $75/person or $225/Team. Registration deadline is September 12, 2014. First 36 paid entries will […]
Marion Chamber Cuts Ribbon at Marion Call Center
September 11, 2014 by
The Marion Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors recently joined Greg Case and Randy Craig and their staff for the opening of Trajectory, 1293 Harding Highway East. Trajectory, an outbound customer retention call center, specializes in helping retail clients retain customers through unique retention plans focused around a consistent scheduled follow-up from the local business owner. On […]
Seckel Attends Modern Woodmen’s Leadership & Management Program
September 11, 2014 by
Lori D. Seckel, the Modern Woodmen of America Regional Director for Marion, recently attended Modern Woodmen’s Essentials of Leadership and Management Program held at Modern Woodmen’s home office in Rock Island, Ill. Regional directors and managing partners were invited to attend the program. Offered through GAMA International, the course fulfills step one of the Chartered […]
Local Musicians Dan & Randy to Play the May Pavilion
September 10, 2014 by
Playing an eclectic mix of “Everything You Would Expect from an Acoustic Duo, and a Whole Bunch of Things You Wouldn’t,” will be Marion natives Dan Erickson and Randy Lawrence in the Palace Theatre May Pavilion on Friday, September 19, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. The two long-time friends are thrilled to return to their hometown […]
Habitat for Humanity Holding House Raising Hoedown
September 10, 2014 by
2nd Annual House Raising Hoedown to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Marion County Ohio will be held on September 20, 2014 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at Marion Christian Center. The event will include homemade Chuck Wagon Dinner, square & line dancing, and a silent auction. Presale tickets are $25 per person, $35 per couple, or […]
Grandparent Scams Continue to Target Ohioans
September 10, 2014 by
In recognition of Grandparents Day, Attorney General Mike DeWine is reminding Ohioans to watch out for the grandparent scam, a costly telephone ploy in which con artists pose as grandchildren in need. Thus far in 2014, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office has received 22 complaints involving grandparent scams. Most of those consumers report losing money, […]
