The 2014 Miss Teeny Pop will be chosen Saturday, August 16, at River Valley High School. Competition begins at 9:30 a.m. with 19 contestants vying for the title. Participants must be aged 6 – 12 and live or go to school in Marion, Crawford, Delaware, Harding, Morrow, Union, or Wyandot county. Each contestant will compete […]
Marion Public Health Closing Early Friday
August 14, 2014 by
Due to an all staff in-service/training, Marion Public Health will close at 12:00 on Friday, August 15, 2014. The closing will affect all divisions of Marion Public Health including the Administration, Vital Statistics, Environmental Health, Nursing, Emergency Preparedness, and WIC divisions. Marion Public Health is located at 181 S. Main Street. Additional information about Marion […]
ODH Touts Importance of Getting Vaccinated
August 14, 2014 by
Back-to-school season is just days away for some students, and that means parents are out getting supplies, new clothes and back packs. The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) says it’s also the perfect time to make sure your kids are up to date on their vaccines. State Epidemiologist Dr. Mary DiOrio says that unvaccinated children […]
Patrol Joins Ohio Law Enforcement in OVI Crack Down
August 14, 2014 by
An estimated 10,000 lives would be spared each year if drunk driving was eliminated nationwide, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The Ohio State Highway Patrol will join other Ohio law enforcement agencies and thousands of highway safety partners throughout the nation to take part in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled […]
I CAN Awards Last Dollar Grants for 2014-15
August 13, 2014 by
The I CAN Center of Excellence, a regional college access organization, recently awarded 9 students Last Dollar Grants for the 2014-15 academic year to area students fund their future education. Last Dollar Grants are funded through the cooperative efforts of our partner institutions Columbus State Community College, Marion Technical College, Ohio Wesleyan University, Otterbein University, […]
Chamber Cuts Ribbon at Renovated Credit Union Location
August 13, 2014 by
United Federal Credit Union officially unveiled its newly remodeled Marion West branch to community leaders, dignitaries and representatives from the media at a Grand Re-Opening celebration on Wednesday, July 30 and to Members at a special cookout on Friday, August 1, 2104. The $500,000 renovation project began last fall and includes new teller lines, new […]
Marion Church Holding School Supply Give-away & Free Community Day
August 12, 2014 by
Cornerstone Alliance Church, 2010 Marion-Marysville Road (corner of State Route 4 and Marion-Cardington Road W.), will hold a School Supply Community Day, rain or shine, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2014. The day will include inflatable slides, bounce house, dunk tank, and crafts. There will also be a yard sale […]
Miss Teen Popcorn to be Chosen Saturday
August 12, 2014 by
Ten contestants will vie for the title of 2014 Miss Teen Popcorn on Saturday, August 16, 7:00 p.m., in festivities at River Valley High School. The contestants include: Contestant: Paiton Bonsel Parents: Tiffaney Ralston of Marion Age: 13 Attending: River Valley Middle School Talent: Lyrical/Acro Contestant: Elizabeth Corwin Parents: Robert & Jennyfer Corwin […]
Ohio Execution Moratorium Extended to Jan. 2015
August 12, 2014 by
A federal judge has extended a temporary moratorium on executions in Ohio until Jan. 15, 2015 to allow more time for the state to implement a new lethal-injection procedure. U.S. District Judge Gregory Frost’s order will delay four scheduled executions in the state using a new lethal-injection cocktail that’s come under scrutiny in recent months. […]
Live Concert Scheduled as Part of Boomer Night
August 11, 2014 by
The Marion Senior Center will be hosting an outdoor concert from 5:30 to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, August 19, 2014, featuring party rock cover band Cherry Blonde. In the spirit of this “Boomer Night” event, the band will be performing 80’s hits, classic rock, and more. Wagner Farm Pork Concessions will be serving sandwiches and […]
