Nominations are being sought for awards honoring Ohioans who carry on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards honoring such individuals and organizations will be given at the 2014 Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Celebration being held Jan. 16 at Trinity Episcopal Church, Columbus. Nominations are due to the commission by […]
Community Invited to Explore New Boys & Girls Club Home
August 5, 2013 by
The Boys & Girls Club of Marion County will hold an open house on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 and is inviting the community to come and tour their building and programs. This past spring, the Club moved into their new location and has been running their annual summer program, hosting over 120 youth members every […]
St. John Takes 2013 Miss Marion Popcorn Festival Crown
August 5, 2013 by
Jennifer St. John captured the title of Miss Marion Popcorn Festival 2013 Saturday evening, August 3, during competition at Harding High School. By winning the Miss Marion Popcorn Festival title, St. John earned a $1,000 scholarship, as well as the Festival crown, banner, and a prize package. Speechless at first, St. John gathered her thoughts […]
Reed Crowned 2013 Ms. Marion Popcorn Festival
August 5, 2013 by
Kristin Reed of Marion was named Ms. Marion Popcorn Festival 2013 during popcorn royalty festivities Saturday evening, August 3, at Harding High School. She won a $100 cash award, a crown sponsored by Goldrush Jewelers, banner and prize package. “Overwhelmed” and “Surprised” were the words 47-year-old Reed used to describe her emotions when she heard […]
Ohio Starts Testing Newborns for New Disease
August 5, 2013 by
The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) has announced that it has added severe combined immunodeficiency disorder (SCID) to the list of diseases that all newborns in Ohio are screened for at birth. The ODH laboratory began screening for SCID on July 29, using the same newborn screening specimens already collected to test for 35 other […]
2013 Wee Pops Crowned
August 5, 2013 by
Layne Gilbert Curry and Aaliyah Freeman were named Mr. and Miss Wee Pop 2013 during competition held Saturday morning at Marion Harding High School. Curry is the 3-year-old son of Craig and Marianne Curry of Galena. He won his division in Costume, Swimwear, and Photogenic. Two-year-old Freeman is the daughter of Allyssa Hogan and Dustin […]
Holman, Edwards Named 2013 Little Wee Pops
August 5, 2013 by
Twenty-nine contestants vied for the title of Marion Popcorn Festival’s 2013 Little Wee Pop Prince and Princess at Marion Harding High School Saturday morning. Little Wee Pop is designed for children aged 0 – 23 months. The 2013 Prince is Jackson Holman, who also captured the Overall Formalwear Award and his age division in Photogenic. […]
First Presbyterian Presenting Godspell Musical
August 2, 2013 by
First Presbyterian Church of Marion is presenting “Godspell,” a musical based upon the Gospel according to St. Matthew. Performances will be Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, August 8-10, 2013 at 7:30 pm each evening. There will also be a Saturday matinee at 2:00pm. Tickets are $5 for seniors and children and $10 for adults. Tickets can […]
City of Marion Holding August Yard Waste Pickup
August 2, 2013 by
The City of Marion will hold their monthly curbside yard waste collection for August during the week of August 5 – 9, 2013. Grass clippings will not be picked up at the curbside. Branches must be bundled and cut in lengths no longer than 5 feet. Residents are encouraged to drop off grass clippings and […]
Motorcycle Ohio Celebrates its 25th Anniversary
August 2, 2013 by
Together with traffic safety partners, law enforcement, motorcycle advocates and enthusiasts, Motorcycle Ohio (MO) will celebrate its 25 years of providing training and education to the state. MO, part of the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS), is committed to reducing the severity and frequency of motorcycle crashes through rider […]
