You are invited to come out and support Marion’s Independent Baseball League team and help create opportunities for a better community as the Shovel City Crawlers help support United Way of Marion County this Saturday, June 14, 2014. Attend either the 1:00pm or 4:00pm game (or both), present the flyer for the event, and a […]
Red Cross: Donors Needed to Keep Blood Supply Strong
June 11, 2014 by
Summer is finally here and many people are busy enjoying time off, vacations, and outdoor activities. Unfortunately, summer also means not as many people donating blood on a regular basis. The American Red Cross is urging the community to give and ensure blood is available whenever needed this summer. High school and college students donate […]
Application Period Open for Ohio’s Controlled Hunting Opportunities
June 11, 2014 by
Applications are now being accepted for controlled deer and waterfowl hunts on selected Ohio public areas during the 2014-2015 season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Hunters have until Thursday, July 31, to submit permit applications for a random drawing. These special hunts are held on selected public areas to provide additional […]
Local Kids Learning New Skills at RAMTEC Summer Robotics Camp
June 10, 2014 by
The third annual RAMTEC Summer Robotics Camp is underway this week at RAMTEC on Tri-Rivers Career Center’s Campus. 38 students from area high schools and middle schools are learning to build and program robots during the three-day camp sponsored by the Honda Foundation and RAMTEC. Ritch Ramey, RAMTEC Coordinator and one of the instructors, said participants […]
Marion Senior Center Holding Indoor Yard Sale
June 10, 2014 by
The Marion Senior Center will be hosting their annual “Indoor” Yard Sale on Friday, June 13, 2014. The event will be held in the “cool comfort” of the Marion Senior Center located at 2375 Harding Highway East. The sale is open to the public and will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 3:00 p.m. […]
Hillbilly Showdown Car Show is Saturday
June 10, 2014 by
The “Hillbilly Showdown” car and truck show is planned for Saturday, June 14, 2014 from Noon to 4:00pm with registration from 10:00am to Noon. The Show is sponsored by Presidential Center, Genesis Healthcare and Kingston Residence of Marion and will be located at 524 and 464 James Way, Marion, Ohio. Price to show is $5 […]
Ohio State Trustees Approve Tuition Freeze, Fee Increase
June 10, 2014 by
Tuition and mandatory fees for Ohio undergraduates enrolled at all Ohio State University campuses will be frozen for the second consecutive year, the university’s Board of Trustees decided Friday. Trustees also reappointed Gregory S. Rose as dean and director of The Ohio State University – Marion. Rose’s appointment now runs through June 30, 2019. The […]
Palace Theatre Announces Cast for “Legally Blonde: The Musical”
June 9, 2014 by
The Marion Palace Theatre will stage the high-energy, singing and dancing, romantic comedy “Legally Blonde: The Musical” for five performances in July. The cast for this summers local musical production has been announced and includes Sara Grote playing the lead, Elle Woods. Show dates are scheduled for July 12, 18, and 19, 2014 at 8:00 […]
Funding Available for Local Senior Services
June 9, 2014 by
The Marion County Council on Aging is currently accepting proposals for services in 2015 that address the needs of local older adults. Complete bid packets, containing detailed service specifications and other necessary information, are now available for any agency who is interested in applying for funding. Services to be funded in 2015 include transportation, in-home […]
2014 Spring Hydrant Flushing Week 4 Schedule
June 9, 2014 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, June 9 through Friday, June 13 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, […]
