The community is invited to join a free public celebration of Earth Day on Monday, April 22, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at The Ohio State University at Marion. The celebration will feature a host of events for all ages: guest speakers, an eco-art display and sale, neighborhood clean-up, refreshments, door prizes, campus […]
United Way Celebrates Volunteer Appreciation Week
April 19, 2013 by
United Way of Marion County, now in its 76th year of service to the community, is celebrating National Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 21 through 27, in honor of the dedicated volunteers that work through United Way and its community partners to create lasting positive impact in Marion County. President Richard Nixon established National Volunteer Week […]
Ohio’s Spring Wild Turkey Hunting Season Begins April 22
April 19, 2013 by
The start of spring ushers in Ohio’s annual wild turkey hunt, and hunters can enjoy the warmer weather in pursuit of this popular game bird. According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), the 2013 Ohio spring hunting season opens Monday, April 22, with the youth wild turkey season opening Saturday and Sunday, April […]
Ohio House Removes Sex Ed Restrictions from Budget
April 19, 2013 by
Ohio’s Medicaid expansion is down, but not out. House Republicans kept alive the possibility that Ohio may expand its Medicaid program to cover the working poor, approving an amendment to its budget that could open the door to changes later this year. The change was one of several the GOP-controlled House considered as members poised […]
Annual Garden Tour at Terradise is Sunday
April 19, 2013 by
On Sunday, April 21, 2013 the riverside garden known as Terradise, the home of Trella Romine, will open for visitors from 1:00 until 4:00 P.M. The six acre area, located at 1536 Whetstone River Road North, just southwest of Caledonia, has over twenty-five species of trees and shrubs. The herbaceous plants include three kinds of […]
Palace Theatre Showing “The Incredible Burt Wonderstone”
April 19, 2013 by
The Marion Palace Theatre will show the comedy film “The Incredible Burt Wonderstone” starring funny-men Steve Carell, Steve Buscemi and Jim Carrey on April 20 and April 21. Superstar magicians Burt Wonderstone (Steve Carell) and Anton Marvelton (Steve Buscemi) have ruled the Las Vegas Strip for thirty years, raking in millions with illusions as big […]
Local Companies, Individuals Honored with Green Awards
April 18, 2013 by
Marion County Recycling and Litter Prevention’s Executive Director Angela Carbetta handed out Green Awards to several individuals and companies during the Marion County Commissioners’ meeting Thursday morning. In addition, the Commissioners issued a proclamation in honor of Earth Week. The awards were given to those that have helped further the mission over the past year […]
Group Highlighting the Importance of Organ Donation
April 18, 2013 by
Kindred Nursing & Rehabilitation Community is holding “The Gift of Life Organ Donor Program” on Friday, April 19, 2013 from 10:00am to 1:00pm. The goal of the day is to assist more people in becoming an organ donor. There will be information packets and pamphlets, light refreshments and donor bracelets. Anyone who signs up to […]
Meeker Sportsman Club Holding Free Firearm Safety Class
April 18, 2013 by
The Meeker Sportsman Club in Marion is offering a “Firearm Safety” class. The class will be held from 10 AM – 1 PM on Saturday, April 20th, 2013 at the Meeker Sportsman Club, 1658 Agosta-Meeker Road North, Marion, OH 43302. The class is free to anyone interested, pre-registration is not required. The class is aimed […]
Patrol Reminds Drivers to Keep Their Eyes on the Road
April 18, 2013 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to keep their eyes and focus on the roadway while driving. According to the National Highway Safety Administration last year in the United States, 3,331 people were killed and 387,000 people were injured in crashes involving a distracted driver. Sending or receiving a text message takes a […]
