The Marion Palace Theatre will stage the romantic comedy “Legally Blonde the Musical” for five performances. Show dates are scheduled for July 12, 18, and 19 at 8:00 p.m. and July 13 and 20 at 2:00 p.m. Patrons are encouraged to order tickets early for the best available seating. This award-winning Broadway musical sensation is […]
Annual Harding Symposium to Focus on 50th Anniversary of Civil Rights Act
July 4, 2014 by
On July 18-19, 2014, The Ohio State University at Marion’s Warren G. Harding Symposium will present Prelude to the 1960’s: The United States Presidency and Civil Rights, highlighting both the 60th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision of Brown v. Topeka Board of Education and the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Civil […]
CAN DO Relocating Offices to Marion County Building
July 4, 2014 by
Marion CAN DO, the economic development organization for the greater Marion area announces the relocation of its offices to the Marion County building. The move comes following the recent sale of their building which required them, along with the Marion Area Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Marion, Inc, to find new locations. “This is a […]
Patriotic Music Focus of Free Concert in the Park
July 4, 2014 by
The Marion Concert Band will present their weekly Concert in McKinley Park this Sunday, July 6, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. Bill Swihart will direct the band in many patriotic musical selections, marches and a variety of other pieces. The free, weekly concerts are held in McKinley Park, next to Marion General Hospital, and begin at […]
Final Week of 2014 Spring Hydrant Flushing
July 4, 2014 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, July 7 through Friday, July 11 between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. “Flushing is an important part of our system’s regular maintenance program. It ensures hydrants and valves are working properly and helps prevent sediment buildup,” said Don Scott, […]
Furry Friends Sought for 2014 Poppin’ Pooch Pageant
July 3, 2014 by
The Marion Popcorn Festival’s 2014 Poppin’ Pooch Pageant will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, at the American Red Cross, 1849 Summerset Drive in Marion. Dogs will compete in three categories: Favorite Outfit, 50s or Popcorn Wear, and Formalwear. All dogs must be on a leash. Entry fee is $20, and must […]
Marion-area Blood Drives Announced for July
July 3, 2014 by
The American Red Cross will conduct open blood drives at the following Marion County locations this month: Noon to 6 p.m., Thursday, July 3, Harding High School (Band Room), 1500 Harding Highway East 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, July 5, Waldo Community St. Paul Lutheran (Main Dining),) 135 West Main Street, Waldo, Ohio Noon […]
State Ends Fiscal Year with Nearly $800 Million Surplus
July 3, 2014 by
State government finished the 2014 fiscal year with a nearly $800 million surplus, according to figures from the Office of Budget and Management. Ohio’s fiscal year closed at the end of June. It marks the fourth consecutive year the state has ended with a surplus. That there is a surplus is not a surprise. State […]
Patrol Warns Against Drinking and Driving this July Fourth
July 3, 2014 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol will be out in full force cracking down on impaired drivers the entire Fourth of July weekend, which begins Thursday, July 3 and ends Sunday, July 6, 2014. Their zero-tolerance policy is part of the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign aimed at removing impaired drivers from […]
Get a Look at Available Programs at MTC Preview Event
July 2, 2014 by
Marion Technical College (MTC) is holding a Program Preview on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm in their Health Technologies Center on the Marion Campus to showcase the facilities, the programs offered, and the hands-on instruction that students receive. This special event will feature representatives from business, information technologies, engineering technologies, health, public […]
