First Church of God, 921 Woodrow Avenue in Marion, will host a free vacation Bible school June 2 thru June 6, 2014. The events is open to kids ages 5 to 12 and runs from 6:00 till 8:00 PM each evening. For more information, call Judy Jackson at 383-4691.
3rd Annual Bikers for the Battle is Saturday
May 30, 2014 by
Marion Radiation Oncology will host the 3rd Annual Bikers for the Battle, Motorcycle Dice Run, on Saturday, May 31, 2014 starting at 11:00 a.m. Kickstands are up at High Noon for $20/Solo and $25/Couple. The event will include food, 50/50 drawing, prizes and bike games. The ride will conclude at the Wet Spot in Caledonia […]
RAMTEC Honors First High School Students to Achieve FANUC Robotics Certification
May 29, 2014 by
Marion’s Robotics & Advanced Manufacturing Technology Education Collaborative (RAMTEC)—the first and only training facility of its kind in Ohio—celebrated the FANUC certification of nine high school students, Friday, May 16, 2014. These Tri-Rivers/RAMTEC Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering students are the first students in the United States to achieve this certification as high school students, according […]
No Change to Pleasant Fire Levy Following Recount
May 29, 2014 by
The Marion County Board of Elections conducted a recount of the Pleasant Township levy on May 27, 2014. The recount affirmed the official results that the levy was defeated by a vote of 766 to 765. An automatic recount is required when the difference between the votes cast for an issue and the votes cast […]
Marion Chamber Cuts Ribbon for Shovel City Crawlers
May 29, 2014 by
The Marion Area Chamber of Commerce recently cut the ribbon at the home of the Shovel City Crawlers as they work to restore professional baseball to the greater Marion area. The Crawlers say they are in the business of winning and are focused solely on raising the IBL (Independent Baseball League) championship trophy come late […]
Marion Women Selected to Attend National Modern Woodmen Convention
May 29, 2014 by
On May 7, 2014, Modern Woodmen of America members (pictured) selected 10 delegates to participate in Modern Woodmen’s 42nd National Convention. Connie Adams, Sabina; Beth Blubaugh, Marion; Calvin Bowers, Bowling Green; Charles Close Jr., Bowling Green; Rolland Colburn, Pomeroy; Jack Ellison, Westerville; Deb Gwinner, Marion; Nancy Lyon, Troy; Daniel Mayo, Columbus; and Lisa Zychowicz, Perrysburg; […]
MARMET Seizes Ecstasy, Xanax and Crack
May 28, 2014 by
On Tuesday, May 27, 2014 around 4:00 p.m., detectives from the MARMET Drug Task Force said they seized 200 Ecstasy pills, 80 Xanax pills and 6 grams of crack. These drugs have a street value of about $4750. A male suspect was arrested, but detectives said he has given multiple names and they are still […]
Homestead Tax Exemption Deadline Nears
May 28, 2014 by
The deadline to apply for the Homestead Exemption for both new applicants and late applicants is Monday, June 2, 2014. According to Marion County Auditor, Joan Kasotis, an income restriction imposed by state lawmakers last year will limit who is eligible for the Homestead Exemption credit in the future. New rules governing the program will […]
Boomer and Senior Expo to Feature Local Celebrities
May 28, 2014 by
The Boomer and Senior Expo hosted by Kingston Residence of Marion is set for Friday, May 30, 2014 from 10:00am to 3:00pm. The 2nd annual event is free to the public and includes 50 vendors who provide products, services and valuable information for Boomers and Seniors. The Expo is featuring several of Marion’s “Senior Celebrities.” […]
Ohioans Facing Issues with Cemeteries Can File Complaint
May 28, 2014 by
Thousands of Ohioans visited cemeteries on or around Memorial Day to pay their respects to loved ones and our nation’s veterans. Andre T. Porter, Director of the Ohio Department of Commerce, said that occasionally Ohioans may have a concern about an issue involving a cemetery. In those cases, they should first bring the matter to […]
