The Friends of the Marion Public Library are currently collecting good clean books and magazines in preparation for their annual book sale. Books may be dropped off inside the library’s entrance during normal hours of business until May 31, 2013. The sale will be held on Father’s Day weekend at Tri-Rivers Career Center from 9:00am […]
Area Postal Workers Collect Nearly 40,000 Pounds in Food Drive
May 15, 2013 by
Postal workers say Marion area residents really came through this year, donating nearly 40,000 pounds of edible support to the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive that was held on Saturday, May 11, 2013. Local residents set the food out by their mailboxes and the postal workers collected it while they worked their regular routes. […]
Local Dance Group to Perform Marion Nutcracker
May 15, 2013 by
Bethlehem Dance and Ministry Arts (BDE&MA) will present a musical dance/drama presentation entitled “The Marion Nutcracker” at Cornerstone Alliance Church on May 17 and 18, 2013 at 7:00pm each evening. This is a unique version of the Nutcracker that Vikki Bell, director of BDE&MA, said she created under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. The […]
Nevada Woman Named to Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame
May 15, 2013 by
During Older Americans Month (May), the Ohio Department of Aging is encouraging all Ohioans to “Unleash Your Power: Be a Golden Buckeye!” To share examples of what it means to be a Golden Buckeye the department is recognizing the accomplishments and services of two groups of outstanding older Ohioans. First, five couples are receiving the […]
Chairs and Eagles are Focus of Marion Camera Club’s May Meeting
May 15, 2013 by
The Marion Camera Club will hold their last meeting before their summer break on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 7:00pm in the MARCA administration building (east end of building) conference room. In addition to hearing about photographing eagles, the group will also launch their summer contest at the meeting. The monthly contest topic is Chairs. […]
CCF Holding Memorial Mission 5k
May 15, 2013 by
Community Christian Fellowship will hold their CCF Memorial Mission 5k on Saturday, May 25, 2013. The 5K takes place at Prospect Park in Prospect. Proceeds from the run will go toward mission work that will be done in the Elgin School District area. Registration is at 7:00am and the run starts at 8:00am. Preregistration is […]
Section of U.S. 23 Narrowed for Construction
May 14, 2013 by
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) says U.S. Route 23 will be reduced to one lane in each direction at Marion-Williamsport Road East daily from 7:00am to 5:00pm for guardrail replacement. The project is expected to be completed by May 21, 2013. All work is weather dependent; it may be postponed or cancelled without prior […]
Councilman Suggests City Provide EMS to Outlying Areas
May 14, 2013 by
Marion City Councilman Josh Daniels has suggested that the City should offer its EMS services to outlying residents, particularly the Green Camp area. Daniels, at the City Council meeting Monday evening, said the City’s service would be less expensive and more accountable than those offered by private providers. “I would attest that we have the […]
Council Approves Radio, Transit Dispatch Improvements and New Recycling Truck
May 14, 2013 by
Marion City Council on Monday approved resolutions to upgrade radios for the Central Garage as well as the Streets and Sanitation Departments. They also approved new software and hardware for Marion Area Transit, the purchase of a new recycling truck, and issued the initial selection of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects. The City plans […]
Annual Winfield Poker Run Continues to Grow
May 14, 2013 by
The Brandy Winfield Memorial Fundraiser Corporation says the 9th Annual Brandy Winfield Memorial Poker Run continues to grow. One change is that this year’s event will include two bands. Proceeds from the ride will go to Marion County Relay for Life, Marion Safety City Program, and towards a new K-9 unit for the Marion Police […]
