Ohio First Lady Karen W. Kasich and Ohio Agriculture Director David T. Daniels have announced they are accepting nominations for the 2013 Ohio Agriculture Women of the Year Awards. The award program is administered through the Ohio Department of Agriculture and the Office of the First Lady. “Last year, I was honored to meet and […]
Local Red Cross Chapter Holding Annual Meeting
June 3, 2013 by
The Marion County Chapter of the American Red Cross will conduct its annual membership meeting and election of board members on Wednesday, June 5th, 2013. The event is scheduled to run from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. and will be held at The Alber Red Cross Center, 1849 Summerset Drive, Marion. Anyone who – on or […]
Six Arrested in Two Days for Trafficking in Heroin
May 31, 2013 by
The METRICH / MARMET Drug Task Force completed a three week investigation Friday into the sale of heroin in Marion. During a round up on May 30 and May 31, 2013, detectives arrested six individuals, including a woman arrested for the same offense in April. MARMET said Nicole Freeman, arrested on Thursday, had been out […]
Marion Public Library Kicking Off Summer Reading Programs
May 31, 2013 by
The 2013 Summer Reading Club at the Marion Public Library kicks off on Saturday, June 1 and runs through July 27. This year’s theme is “Reading. Dig it!” and kids, teens, and adults can win prizes simply for reading books. To launch the program, the library is holding a Kick-Off Party on Saturday, June 1, […]
Bon Jovi Tribute Band to Headline Popcorn Festival’s Thursday Night
May 31, 2013 by
The Marion Popcorn Festival has announced that WANTED: The Bon Jovi Tribute Band will take the main stage at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 5, 2013 as part of the Festival’s Bike Nite festivities. Their performance, as with all main stage entertainment, is free. In addition, local rock band Cherry Blond, featuring the hits of […]
City Set for June Yard Waste Collection
May 31, 2013 by
The City of Marion will be holding their monthly curbside yard waste collection during the week of June 3 – 7, 2013. The City is picking up yard waste once per month through the summer and fall with most collections taking place the first full week of the month. Curbside pick up for yard waste […]
Marion-area Blood Drives Announced for June
May 31, 2013 by
The American Red Cross will conduct open blood drives at the following Marion County locations this month: Noon to 6 p.m., Monday, June 3, Marion Public Library (Bus), 445 E. Church Street Noon to 6 p.m., Monday, June 3, Harding High School (Gymnasium), 1500 Harding Hwy East Noon to 6 p.m., Wednesday, June 5, Marion […]
ODNR Anticipates Good Fishing at Lake Erie in 2013
May 31, 2013 by
Lake Erie anglers should enjoy diverse fishing opportunities in 2013, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). “When you consider the mix of species and sizes that are seasonally available to Ohio anglers, we are optimistic about the fishing prospects this year,” said Jeff Tyson, Lake Erie fisheries program manager for the ODNR […]
Marion Palace Theatre Announces Cast for “Oliver!”
May 30, 2013 by
The Marion Palace Theatre will stage the long running Broadway musical “‘Oliver!” for five performances. Show dates are scheduled for July 13, 19, and 20 at 8:00 p.m. and July 14 and 21 at 2:00 p.m. Based on the popular Charles Dickens’ novel, “Oliver!” is the well-crafted tale of an orphan who runs away from […]
Marion Church Holding Free Clothing Giveaway
May 30, 2013 by
On Saturday, June 1, 2013 the Richland Road Church of Christ will be having a free Clothing Giveaway. Adult and children’s sizes are available. Clothing will be distributed from 9:00am to 4:00pm. The clothing giveaway will be located at the house beside the church at 585 Richland Road. For more details, visit www.richlandroadcofc.org or call […]
