The 34th annual Miss Marion Popcorn Scholarship Program will be held this Saturday, August 2, at River Valley High School. Also crowned that night will be Ms. Marion Popcorn Festival. The events will run simultaneously and begin at 7:00 p.m. Seven will vie for the coveted Miss Marion Popcorn Festival title. Each must have graduated […]
Wee Pop & Little Wee Pop Pageants Set for Saturday
July 31, 2014 by
The Wee Pop and Little Wee Pop pageants are set to be held on Saturday, August 2, at River Valley High School. The Little Wee Pop pageant begins at 9:30 a.m. with 28 contestants and the Wee Pop pageant kicks off at 11:30 and will feature 18 contestants. The Wee Pop event is for boys […]
Current and Former Edison Residents Invited to Reunion
July 31, 2014 by
Edison Billiards, located on State Route 95 in Edison, is inviting everyone who grew up in the area to the Edison Ohio Reunion. It takes place on Saturday, August 2, 2014 from 2:00pm until people are ready to leave. The day will include a potluck meal. Attendees are asked to bring one dish along with […]
Marion YMCA Offering Lifeguard Training
July 30, 2014 by
The Marion Family YMCA is offering an American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Class, which they say will teach you the necessary skills to gain employment anywhere as a lifeguard. The class will run August 7 through August 12, 2014. To become certified, you must attend all course sessions, participate fully, and pass all physical tests […]
CPAAA Holding Annual Yard Sale Fundraiser
July 30, 2014 by
The Citizen’s Police Academy Alumni Association will hold their annual fundraiser Yard Sale at the old Ohio Theatre located at the Elk’s Lodge #32, 130 South State Street in Marion. The sale is August 1-2, 2014 and August 8-9, 2014 starting at 9:00 a.m. Available at the sale will be furniture, clothing, kitchen items, books, […]
Poll: Kasich Tops FitzGerald by 12 Points
July 30, 2014 by
Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald, the Democratic challenger in the race for Ohio governor, remains largely unknown and is gaining little ground against Republican Gov. John Kasich who leads 48 – 36 percent, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released Tuesday. This compares to a 50 – 35 percent Kasich lead in a May 14 […]
Ohio Republicans Look to Repeal Common Core
July 30, 2014 by
Top conservative Republican lawmakers are pushing to repeal Common Core learning standards that are being implemented in Ohio schools. However, it’s unclear whether the legislation unveiled by House GOP on Monday will have the votes to pass before the General Assembly wraps up business for the year. Legislative hearings will begin next month on the […]
Volunteers Needed for Saturday in the Park Festival
July 29, 2014 by
The Saturday in the Park Committee is seeking volunteers in Marion – individuals, community organizations, community leaders, businesses, anyone wanting to make a difference – to help with inflatable bounce rides, sell tickets, work booths, and lend a hand to ensure the success of the 2014 event. Saturday in the Park returned to Lincoln Park […]
Fundraiser to Feature Food, Music, and the Chance at $10,000
July 29, 2014 by
Marion Matters is holding their first major fundraiser this Saturday, August 2, 2014 at the Marion Palace Theare’s May Pavilion. The Summer Bar-B-Q Bash kicks off at 5:00pm and will feature live music from The Menus along with pulled pork sliders, chicken quarters, and various side dishes. In addition to the food and music, attendees […]
Section of Leader Street to Close for Repairs
July 29, 2014 by
Weather-permitting, an emergency closure on Leader Street will start at 7:00 am on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 and run through approximately 10:00 am Thursday, July 31, 2014. The closure will run between West Center Street and Silver Street. ODOT will be performing deep pavement repairs in the area under the railroad overpass. This will require […]
