The Marion Palace Theatre will show the dramatic film “Lee Daniels’ The Butler” on October 18, 19, 20, 2013. Inspired by a true story, The Weinstein Company describes the film as a story of a White House butler who served seven American presidents over three decades. The film traces the dramatic changes that swept American […]
Ohioans Offered One-Time Assistance to Avoid Utility Disconnection
October 17, 2013 by
Once again this winter, utility customers facing a disconnection or needing to restore their service have a chance to remain connected with a one-time payment of $175. On Sept. 11, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) issued its annual Winter Reconnection Order. The Order, which went into effect Monday, will provide this opportunity for […]
Mother to Share Story of Son’s Death, Fight Against Opiates
October 16, 2013 by
The Marion Opiate Task Force has worked since July of 2010 to raise awareness about the increase in heroin and prescription based opiate abuse. With a primary focus on education, awareness and prevention, the group decided a new name was appropriate and will now be known as the STAND Coalition – Stop & Take A […]
Two Families to Benefit from Pumpkin Patch & Haunted Woods
October 16, 2013 by
Timothy Lutheran Church is once again hosting Timmy’s Pumpkin Patch & The Haunted Woods. The proceeds from the pumpkin patch, open every day through October 31, will benefit two families this year. The beneficiaries include the family of Alex Cooper, a 9th grade student at River Valley, and the Bien Aime family of Jeremie, Haiti. […]
Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show Coming to the Marion Palace Theatre
October 16, 2013 by
Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show takes audiences back to the 1960s when Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr. and Joey Bishop, known as the Rat Pack, ruled the Las Vegas Strip. They were style with substance, swing with swagger, and a non-stop party that everyone wanted to access. The Rat Pack Show, sponsored Kingston […]
”One in Christ” Prayer Concert
October 16, 2013 by
One in Christ Prayer Concert will be held on Friday, October 18, 2013 at 6:30pm in the Salvation Army Gym, 317 West Church Street in Marion. The concert is sponsored and organized by Hope Crossing Christian Books & Gifts and Mission-Marion.org. The concert will include songs of prayer and group intercession This is a community […]
Great Central U.S. ShakeOut is Thursday
October 16, 2013 by
Communities in ten states will take part in the fourth Great Central U.S. ShakeOut multi-state earthquake drill. The ShakeOut is scheduled for Thursday, October 17, 2013 at 10:17 am. During the drill, millions of people simultaneously practice the recommended response to earthquake shaking, or Drop, Cover, and Hold On: DROP to the ground Take COVER […]
Speaker to Share Personal Story, No Reason to Live
October 15, 2013 by
Fairpark Community Baptist Church will host speaker Scott Mason on Sunday, October 20, 2013. Mason will share his message, entitled No Reason to Live, describing his personal journey from prison to the cross. On the surface, Mason says he had everything going for him growing up. His parents were professional, successful, and involved in his […]
Boys & Girls Club Tackling Bullying During “Lights On Afterschool” Event
October 15, 2013 by
Bullying is the focus of the Boys & Girls Club of Marion County as they celebrate the 14th year of Afterschool Alliance’s Lights on Afterschool. These events, held in thousands of communities nationwide, celebrate the afterschool programs that keep kids safe, inspire them to learn, and help working families. The Marion Boys & Girls Club […]
Auditions Announced For Christmas at the Palace
October 15, 2013 by
Director Clare Cooke announces auditions for “Christmas at the Palace 2013” to be held Sunday, October 20, 2013 from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. on the Marion Palace Theatre main stage. All acts and ages will be considered for this family-friendly holiday show. The production traditionally includes a variety of community members in choirs, dance numbers, instrumental […]
