The Marion Popcorn Festival is hosting Poppin’ Art at bluefusion Entertainment this Saturday, May 10, 2014 beginning at 6:00 p.m. and lasting until approximately 9:30 p.m. The event gives participants the opportunity to discover the hidden artist in themselves. Led by artist Tiffany Willis, attendees will follow a step-by-step process to complete an art piece […]
United Way Asks You to “Get Your Groovy On”
May 7, 2014 by
The United Way of Marion County is urging area residents to “let your taste buds go wild” at Groovy Spoon May 7-9, 2014 when 20 percent of all yogurt sales will be donated to the agency’s education, income, and health initiatives. When you present the flyer for the event (get it here), an additional 25¢ […]
“Marvelously Mature” Senior Citizens Day Celebration Planned
May 7, 2014 by
The Marion Senior Center is inviting senior residents of the Marion area to join them for a celebration of the ages during their annual Senior Citizens Day Celebration on Monday, May 12, 2014. The theme for this year’s event is “Marvelously Mature” and the dinner celebration will be held at the Center, 2375 Harding Highway […]
Barlow Art Center Holding Second Annual Spring Art Fair
May 7, 2014 by
The Barlow Art Center will hold its 2nd Annual Spring Art Fair on Saturday, May 10 2014 from 10:00am to 6:00pm. The show will highlight Marion’s “finest artists” and will include art and craft Booths, art competition, music on the porch, food vendors, and local dancers. Parking and admission to the art fair is free. […]
Marion Church Holding Free Clothing Giveaway
May 7, 2014 by
The Richland Road Church of Christ, 585 Richland Road in Marion, is having a Free Community Clothing Giveaway on Saturday, May 10, 2014 from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Clothing of all sizes will be available. The giveaway will be located at the house on the south side of the church building. Look for the signs. For more […]
Voters Deny Local Tax Levies, Tri-Rivers Renewal Passes Despite Marion Votes Against
May 6, 2014 by
In what has become a familiar trend, tax levies did not fair well in the latest election. According to unofficial results of the May 6, 2014 Primary Election released by the Marion County Board of Elections every single local tax issue was defeated except for the renewal levy for Tri-Rivers Career Center. Most of the […]
Five Nights Season Finale Features Dickens in Ohio
May 6, 2014 by
The Ohio State University at Marion welcomes British actor Roger Jerome’s one man show to Morrill Hall Auditorium, Thursday, May 8h at 7:30 p.m. Jerome’s historical and entertaining portrayal highlights author Charles Dickens’ little known travels through the Buckeye state. Charles Dickens was the most famous living writer of his time. A Tale of Two […]
Marion-area Blood Drives Announced for May
May 6, 2014 by
The American Red Cross will conduct open blood drives at the following Marion County locations this month: 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, May 6, Anytime Fitness Marion (Bus), 154 McMahon Blvd., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, May 8, American Legion Harold L. Bradley Post 584 (Bingo Hall), 142 Olney Avenue 8 a.m. to […]
Ohio Ranked 16th as Most Bicycle Friendly State
May 6, 2014 by
The League of American Bicyclists released its 2014 Bicycle Friendly States ranking today and Ohio placed #16 nationally as being a leader in creating a bicycle friendly culture. “Bicycling is a growing transportation choice and activity for many Ohioans,” said ODOT Director Jerry Wray. “We continue to support investment in programs and infrastructure which improve […]
Tri-Rivers Grad Wins Landscaping Contest
May 5, 2014 by
Brandon Parks, an acknowledged “plant geek” and a graduate of Tri-Rivers Landscaping/Garden Center program, recently won a landscaping contest with his landscape restoration design for the AI Root Co. in Medina. After graduating from Tri-Rivers, Parks continued his education at Ohio State ATI. While there, the AI Root Company approached his professor, Dr. Laura Deeter, […]
