Team Marion has been preparing to ride as part of Pelotonia 2013 this Saturday, August 10, 2013. Faculty and staff from The Ohio State University at Marion will embark on a 50 to 100 mile trek across the state to raise money for cancer research as part of this year’s Pelotonia bike tour. Pictured from […]
North Union Class of 1968 Preparing 45th Reunion
The 45th high school reunion for the North Union Class of 1968 will be held Saturday, September 21, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. at the Marion Country Club. You can visit their Facebook page ”North Union Class of 1968” for more details or call Gail DeGood-Guy at 740-943-3604. Reservations are due by September 9th.
Marion Senior Center to Host Outdoor Movie
The Marion Senior Center, in partnership with Interim Healthcare, will host an “Outdoor Movie” on the evening of Thursday, August 8, 2013 from 8:00pm to 11:00pm. “The Odd Life of Timothy Green”, a newly released Disney film, will be shown outdoors on a giant 18-foot x 14-foot inflatable screen. Moviegoers are encouraged to bring comfortable […]
Historical Society Hosting Two Local Prairie Tours
Tours of the Claridon Prairie, located five miles east of Marion, and the Trella Romine Prairie Preserve, near Green Camp, will be offered free of charge over the next two weekends. The Claridon Tour is on Sunday, August 11, 2013 and the Trella Romine Preserve tour will be held on Sunday, August 18. The tours […]
Waldo Church Holding Ice Cream Social
Peace Community United Church of Christ will hold their Annual Ice Cream Social on Friday, August 9, 2013 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. The menu includes: Chicken, Ham and Hot Dog Sandwiches, Homemade Noodles, Baked Beans, Salads, Homemade Cakes and Pies and Riverside Homemade Ice Cream. Carryout is available. Held rain or shine, seating will be […]
Still Time to Register for YMCA Preschool
The Marion Family YMCA offers licensed preschool education programs for children ages 2½-5. The Explore & Play program (2½-3 years) begins on September 3, 2013 and is on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30-11:00 AM. Kaleidoscope Kids (4-5 years) begins on September 4th and is on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:15- NOON. Both preschool programs […]
Some Marion Landowners Eligible to Enroll in Conservation Reserve Program
Ohio landowners in select counties are now eligible to enroll in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) which seeks to restore pheasant habitats across the state, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). This habitat improvement program is called the Ohio Pheasant State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE) and Ohio expects to establish 28,700 […]
Kids and Adults Sought for Two Upcoming Palace Productions
Director Greg Patterson will hold auditions on August 11 and August 12, 2013 for the Palace Theatre’s fall production of the Pulitzer-prize winning play Harvey and Director Kristi Wink announces she will hold auditions on August 17 and August 18, 2013 for the Palace Theatre’s junior musical production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Jr. Patterson […]
Credit Union Hosting School Supply Drive
While some students and their families look forward to a new school year, many families are unable to provide basic school supplies their children need to be effective in the classroom. To help families, students, and teachers prepare for the school year, Corporate America Family Credit Union is hosting its annual school supply drive called, […]
Fahey Bank Holding Community Appreciation Day
Marion’s Fahey Bank will hold a Community Appreciation Day on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at their location at 949 East Center Street. They will be giving away hot dogs and chicken sandwiches and will have a bounce house and castle jumper for the kids. Donations will also be accepted for Safety City and give-a-ways will […]