Marion Preschool Holding Open House and Fall Registration

Crosswood United Methodist Church Preschool, 1551 Richland Road, is having an open house and fall registration day on August 3, 2013 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. They offer classes for children 3 – 5 years of age. Spaces for this fall are becoming limited. For questions or more information, call 386-2619 or visit www.crosswoodumc.org.

Marion Workshop Offers Intro to Arduino Controller

SparkFun is teaming up with TRECA and the National Robotics Challenge, hosted annually in Marion, to provide a two-day professional development session based on the Arduino controller and its companion environment Processing. In these two days, instructors will cover the basics of Arduino and the circuits that can support data logging instrumentation, robotics and a […]

Ribbon Cut at BMX Imaging Center in Marion

The Marion Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for BMX Imaging Center on July 15, 2013. BMX Imaging Center says they are working in collaboration with the Marion area’s independent physicians to further their commitment to their practices, their patients and this community. BMX Imaging Center provides diagnostic imaging options at the highest […]

State Lawmakers Plan Focus on Improving Infant Mortality Rates

Two state lawmakers are set on improving Ohio’s abysmal infant mortality rates. Sens. Shannon Jones and Charleta Tavares plan to meet with health professionals and community members across the state to discuss how Ohio can address some of the worst infant mortality rates in the nation. Ohio ranks 48th in the nation in overall infant […]

Two-Week Investigation Leads to Multiple Drug Arrests

Following a two-week investigation into drug trafficking, members of the Marion Police Department, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and the MARMET Drug Task Force conducted a search warrant on Thursday, July 25, 2013, at 208 Blaine Avenue. Four people were arrested as a part of the investigation. “MARMET wants to keep the heat on the […]

Marion Palace Theatre Showing “Epic”

The Marion Palace Theatre will show the film “Epic” on July 26, 27, and 28, 2013. Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation describes the film “Epic” as an animated adventure comedy that reveals a fantastical world unlike any other.  From the creators of “Ice Age” and “Rio,” this film tells the story of an ongoing battle […]

Marion Grace Holding Neighborhood Bible Club

All children ages 3-11 are invited to the Grace Brethren Church, 2813 Gooding Road, for ”Kingdom Chronicles” Sunday, July 28, through Thursday, August 1, 2013 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm each night. Organizers say that each evening will be full of fun and valuable Biblical content. A kick-off event, called Renaissance Faire, will be held at […]

Patrol Releases New Report on Felony Arrests

Through effective traffic enforcement, the Ohio State Highway Patrol says they are significantly impacting the criminal element on our public roadways and in our communities. The Patrol says that by troopers taking extra time during each traffic stop, and paying close attention to possible indicators of criminal activity –  what started as a traffic stop […]

STEM Conference Hopes to Inspire Youth, Spaces Still Available

The Ohio State University at Marion will host north central Ohio’s first ever science, technology, engineering, and mathematics conference for young people, Expanding Your Horizons Saturday, July 27, 7:45 a.m.-3 p.m. on the Marion Campus, Morrill Hall, 1465 Mount Vernon Avenue, Marion, Ohio. Sponsored by the United Way of Marion County and the Marion Community […]

Marion Public Health Issues Warning Over Mosquito-borne Diseases

Sandy Bridenstine, Marion Public Health Environmental Health Director, is reminding residents of important measures that can be taken to reduce the risk of becoming infected with the West Nile Virus and other mosquito borne diseases.  With the heavy rains Marion has experienced recently, the pools of standing water in the fields are not drying up, […]