Duane and Lesta (Eblin) Basel will be celebrating their 50th Anniversary and their daughters are inviting the community to join them. A Celebration of Marriage will be held August 10, 2014 at the Fort Morrow Fire Station (306 North Main Street in Waldo) from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Duane and Lesta were married August 1, 1964 […]
AAA Invites Local Caregivers to Free Summer Car Seat Check
July 28, 2014 by
Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for children, partly because nearly 75 percent of them are unbuckled or improperly secured. In an effort to keep local children safe, AAA is partnering with Safe Kids WorldwideTM to hold a summer car seat check for local parents and caregivers. On Thursday, July 31, 2014, caregivers […]
Oak Street School Alumni Holding First Annual Reunion
July 28, 2014 by
The first Oak Street School Alumni Reunion will be held on August 2, 2014 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. The day will include a tour of the school. You are asked to bring your lawn chairs, picnic lunch, pictures, and memories. For more information, call Deb Honaker at 740-360-5474.
Registration Opening for Fall YMCA Programs
July 28, 2014 by
Fall is just around the corner and the Marion Family YMCA says that makes not a great time to get into shape for the holidays. The YMCA encourages everyone to make fitness an everyday commitment instead of just a New Year’s resolution. Registration for all classes at the Marion YMCA begins July 28, 2014 for […]
Parents Urged to Discuss Safe Driving With Teens, Review Insurance
July 28, 2014 by
With the excitement and fun of summer in full swing, Ohio Lieutenant Governor and Department of Insurance Director Mary Taylor is urging parents and family members to discuss driving safety with their teen driver(s) and to secure adequate insurance protection. The leading cause of death for teens is car accidents and they are involved in […]
Clint Black, Musicals, & More Coming Up at the Palace Theatre
July 25, 2014 by
The Palace Cultural Arts Association (PCAA) has announced their line-up for the 2014-15 season at the historic Marion Palace Theatre and the May Pavilion. The theatre will host 7 local Palace Productions, 6 touring artists on the main stage, 5 School Matinee shows, 4 Central Ohio bands in the May Pavilion, 3 holiday celebrations and […]
Red Cross Issues Urgent Call for Blood and Platelet Donors
July 25, 2014 by
The American Red Cross is facing a looming blood shortage, leading to an urgent need for donors of all blood types to roll up a sleeve and give. Donations through the Red Cross are down approximately 8 percent over the last 11 weeks, resulting in about 80,000 fewer donations than expected. The number of donors […]
Marion Church Holding Rummage Giveaway and VBS
July 25, 2014 by
Mt. Vernon Avenue Church of Christ, 947 Mt Vernon Avenue in Marion, will hold a Rummage Giveaway on Saturday, July 26, 2014 from 9:00am to 3:00pm in the church parking lot. All items are free of charge and will include household items and clothing for men, women, children, and infants. Weird Animals VBS starts Sunday, […]
St. Mary Parish VBS to Focus on the Rosary
July 25, 2014 by
St. Mary Parish is offering a uniquely Catholic perspective for its Vacation Bible School program this summer. July 27-31, the volunteer-led program will focus on one of the most beloved and traditional forms of Catholic prayer, the Rosary. Open to children of all ages and religious backgrounds, the Vacation Bible School will focus specifically on […]
Poppin’ Pooch Pageant Postponed
July 25, 2014 by
The Marion Popcorn Festival’s Poppin’ Pooch Pageant, slated for this Saturday, July 26, 2014, has been postponed until sometime in the fall. Poppin’ Pooch Chairman Robb Koons indicated that although there had been several entries, the numbers “just weren’t there.” Koons said that after talking with a number of people it was determined that after […]
