The Marion Police Department says a man stole a motorhome, rammed it into a Marion pharmacy, and fled officers before being arrested early Tuesday morning. Officers of the Marion Police Department responded at 2:02 a.m. to an alarm call at the Marion Prescription building on East Center Street. Responding officers discovered a 30′ camper had […]
Boomer Nights Return to Marion Senior Center
September 10, 2013 by
After a summer break, The Marion Senior Center will once again be expanding their hours on Tuesday and Thursday evenings to accommodate Baby Boomers and other seniors working during the day. Programs will be targeting the generation born between 1946 -1964, but anyone age 50-plus is welcome to join. Soup, salad, and sandwiches will be […]
Duffey Captures Best of Show at Popcorn Fest Arts Show
September 9, 2013 by
Judging for the 33rd annual Marion Popcorn Festival Juried Fine Arts Show was held September 5, 2013 at Marion City Hall. Winning this year’s Best of Show was a pastel by Virginia Duffey titled “Sea Captain”. Winners in the Painting category included: First Place: Patty Brown-“Opsis”-watercolor Second Place: Barbara Fitzgerald-“Calling in the night”-oil Third Place: […]
Ohio Ag Department Working to Identify Cause of Dog Illnesses
September 9, 2013 by
The Ohio Department of Agriculture is working with animal health experts to determine the cause and origin of a series of dog illnesses in the state. The department is also urging veterinarians in the state to contact the Division of Animal Health if they suspect any animals in their care are suffering from the same […]
State Rep. Hosting Farmland Conservation Town Hall in Marion
September 9, 2013 by
State Representative Dorothy Pelanda is hosting a Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at 10:30am at the Marion Public Library to present information about farmland conservation and easements. Speakers from the Ohio League of Conservation Voters will present information to farmers and the public on land easements. The public is invited to attend.
Sept. 9–15 is National Telephone Discount Lifeline Awareness Week
September 9, 2013 by
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) is reminding low-income families that they can stay connected to local resources and emergency services through telephone assistance programs. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) and the National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates (NASUCA) have declared September 9–15, 2013, National Telephone […]
Marion Public Health Highlighting Fetal Alcohol Disorders
September 6, 2013 by
September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Awareness and Prevention Month throughout Ohio. Each year since 1999 Ohio has recognized September 9 as National FASD Awareness Day. The ninth day of the ninth month was chosen to encourage women and expectant mothers to abstain from alcohol during the 9 months of pregnancy. On Monday, September […]
Mid-Ohio Gymnastics Wins Parade’s Best of Show
September 6, 2013 by
Best of Show for the 2013 Marion Popcorn Festival Parade was awarded to Mid-Ohio Gymnastics. The award for the best hand-crafted float was given to Marion Correctional Institute. Other award winners included: Civic 1st place: NCCC 2nd place: Marion City Developmental Disabilities Commercial 1st place: Victoriana House Bed & Breakfast 2nd place: Frontier Communications Industrial […]
Popcorn Festival Holding State Sanctioned Pedal Tractor Pull
September 6, 2013 by
The 2013 Marion Popcorn Festival Buckeye State Sanctioned Pedal Tractor Pull is being held on September 7, 2013. The event will be held on Church Street between Main and Prospect Streets. Registration for the Pull is held on the day of the event from 1:00-2:00 p.m. The Pull will begin at 2:00 p.m. Children ages […]
Show Choirs, Dancers, Village People, and Radio Pirates at Popcorn Fest
September 6, 2013 by
Marion Popcorn Festival entertainment on Friday, September 6, 2013 starts with musicians from River Valley and Ridgedale and continues with various dancers, bellringers, and cheerleaders on the Community Showcase Stage. The evening entertainment includes several local acts including Radio Pirates and the Village People will headline the main stage. The following entertainment is scheduled for […]
