Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, June 30 through Thursday, July 3 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, […]
Marion Palace Theatre Showing “Million Dollar Arm”
June 27, 2014 by
From the producers of “Invincible” and “Miracle” comes the sports biography film, “Million Dollar Arm” starring Jon Hamm. The movie will be shown at the historic Marion Palace Theatre on Friday, June 27 at 7:30 pm and Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29 at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm. The film follows the story […]
Ohio State Marion Hosting Kids Palooza Saturday
June 27, 2014 by
The public is invited to come out on Saturday, June 28, 2014 from 11:00am to 3:00pm at Ohio State University at Marion for Kids Palooza. Activities will include clowns, balloons, face painting, ponies, photos, bouncy gyms, inflatables, music, car seat checks, fire truck, police cars, Kids ID’s, humane society, and more. The day is a […]
Info Meetings & Deadlines Set for Popcorn Fest Pageants
June 26, 2014 by
The 2014 Marion Popcorn Festival royalty will be chosen in the coming weeks and a series of informational meetings has been set for this Sunday, June 29, for anyone interested in participating in the Little Wee Pop, Wee Pop, Teeny Pop, and Teen Popcorn pageants. Parents of contestants are encouraged to attend, as well. The […]
Local Hams Set to Share Their Hobby and Skills this Weekend
June 26, 2014 by
Over the past year, the news has been full of reports of amateur radio operators, often called “hams,” providing critical communications during unexpected emergencies in towns across America, including the California wildfires, winter storms, tornadoes and other events world-wide. This weekend, June 28-29, the public will have a chance to meet and talk with ham […]
Marion Unemployment Rate Lowest in Nearly 7 Years
June 26, 2014 by
The unemployment rate for Marion County was 5.3 percent in May 2014, down from 5.4 percent in April, according to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. That rate is the lowest it has been since October 2007 when the rate was 5.2 percent. The rate is also over 2 percent lower than a […]
Ministerial Alliance Holding 5th Sunday Service
June 26, 2014 by
The Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance will be sponsoring a fifth Sunday community worship service on Sunday, June 29, 2014 at 5:00pm. The host church will be Christ Missionary Baptist Church, 394 Fairview Street in Marion. The featured speaker will be Elder Franklin O’Bryant. Organizers invite the public to join them as “we come together to worship […]
Officials Urge Thunderstorm and Flood Safety This Week
June 26, 2014 by
This week is National Lightning Safety Awareness Week. Not only are citizens encouraged to know what to do before, during and after severe thunder and lightning storms, but they should prepare for all summer weather hazards, including tornadoes and floods. Residents in Brunswick, Medina County continue cleanup efforts after this week’s tornado and severe storms. […]
Marion Public Health Participating in National HIV Testing Day
June 25, 2014 by
National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) is an annual campaign to encourage people of all ages to “Take the Test, Take Control.” Marion Public Health will be offering free and anonymous walk-in HIV testing Friday, June 27, 2014 from 8:00am to 3:00pm. “Too many people don’t know they have HIV. In the United States, nearly 1.1 […]
Funds Available for Emergency Food & Shelter Programs
June 25, 2014 by
United Way of Marion County, the local administrative agent for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP), has announced that Marion County will receive $23,215 in federal funding this year to supplement emergency food and shelter programs. Local agencies that provide such services wishing to apply for funding from Marion County’s EFSP Board will need […]
