The “Three Organists” – Father Thomas Buffer, Elizabeth Iacobucci, and Angela Carbetta – will present “Music for Lent and Passiontide” at St. Mary Catholic Church. The concert will feature music from Bach, Brahms, Peeters, Pachelbel, Schaffner, and Dandrieu on the St. Mary’s 1972 II-Manual 23-Rank Wicks organ. The concert on Monday, March 17, 2014 at […]
Mid-Ohio Fine Art Society is Offering Art Lessons for Kids
March 14, 2014 by
The Mid-Ohio Fine Art Society and the Marion Women’s Club Home are presenting Basic Drawing classes for children ages 7 through 13. The Class will meet for 7 weeks on Monday evenings, 4:45 PM to 5:45 PM, starting March 24, 2014 and running through May 12, 2014. Instruction will use methods that explain and teach […]
Deadline is Monday to Apply for Foundation’s College Scholarships
March 14, 2014 by
Marion Community Foundation’s 2014 Scholarship Program is now underway with more than $250,000 available for area scholars. Scholarship funds available at MCF now number 68. Applications must be submitted before midnight on Monday, March 17, 2014. New scholarship funds added in the past year include: the Rubcich Family Scholarship (for Elgin High School students); the […]
Local Youth Awarded at Annual Black Heritage Council Banquet
March 13, 2014 by
The Black Heritage Council of Marion County recently celebrated history and the achievements of the youth and area residents when it held its 36th Annual Awards Banquet on March 1, 2014. Deryck Toles, founder of the Warren-based organization Inspiring Minds, served as keynote speaker of the event. The organization is strongly committed to helping at-risk […]
Marion Lecture Recital Club Holding “Crusade for Strings” Program
March 13, 2014 by
In keeping with the National Music Federation’s annual March “Crusade For Strings” theme, Marion Lecture Recital Music Club (MLRMC) will honor the history and contributions of stringed instruments to the world of music from the time of the Renaissance to today’s Led Zeppelin. On Sunday, March 16, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. at Crosswood United Methodist […]
Patrol: Don’t Press your Luck this St. Patrick’s Day
March 13, 2014 by
As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging drivers to designate a sober driver before the party begins. The Patrol will be working with local law enforcement to remove impaired drivers as part of the National Highway Safety Administration’s Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving campaign. St. Patrick’s Day has become a […]
Talented Young Musicians Sought for All-Ohio State Fair Band
March 13, 2014 by
The Ohio State Fair is looking for talented young musicians for membership in the prestigious All-Ohio State Fair Band and the All-Ohio State Fair Youth Choir, traditions that date back to 1925 and 1963, respectively. Dedicated high school musicians in grades 9 through 12 are encouraged to apply for membership, which is granted based on […]
Over 20 Arrested as “Operation Take a Number” Continues
March 13, 2014 by
The MARMET Drug Task Force, Marion Police Department, and Marion County Sheriff’s Office teamed up Wednesday morning and made mass arrests as part of the continuing effort to crack down on drug trafficking in the community. On March 12, 2014, over 25 law enforcement officers spread out across Marion as part of the investigation that […]
Marion County Shock Holding St. Patrick’s Day Spring Sprint
March 12, 2014 by
The Marion County Shock Baseball and Softball Club will be hosting the first annual St. Patrick’s Day Spring Sprint 5K fun run and walk on Saturday, March 15, 2014. Registration begins at 7:30am and race kicks off at 8:30am in the Marion Catholic High School parking lot. Awards will be given for first and second […]
Importance of Groundwater Highlighted During Awareness Week
March 12, 2014 by
It is estimated that 99% of all available fresh water is groundwater. Ground water is the water that fills cracks and other openings in beds of rock, gravel, and sand below the ground’s surface. Since about 44% of Americans rely on ground water, it’s obviously a vital resource, one that deserves our attention. This year, […]
