Building on a national campaign that encourages organizations and communities to unleash the power of age during Older Americans Month in May, the Ohio Department of Aging is asking older Ohioans and baby boomers to tap into their own personal strengths to enhance their lives and those of others. Ohio’s 2013 Older Americans Month theme, […]
Woman Arrested for Transporting Large Amount of Cocaine
April 11, 2013 by
The MARMET Drug Task Force says a woman was arrested early Wednesday morning after she admitted to transporting a large amount of cocaine that came from Detroit and was headed for Mansfield. On April 10, 2013 at approximately 1:00am, Detective Andy Isom of the MARMET Drug Task Force stopped a vehicle for a traffic infraction. […]
New Movie ‘Camp’ Mobilizes Support For Marion Foster Kids
April 11, 2013 by
CAMP, a movie inspired by the heartbreaking stories of foster children will be playing in limited release opening Friday, April 12, 2013 at Marion Centre Cinema. The one-week of shows will raise funds to help Marion Royal Family Kids Camp. “The movie is based on the experience of campers and counselors at Royal Family Kids […]
$4.35 Million Grant Awarded to Ohio Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs
April 11, 2013 by
At an event to mark national Boys and Girls Clubs Week, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine Wednesday announced his office will provide a $4.35 million grant to the Ohio Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs for their Great Futures for Ohio’s Kids growth program. The grant will help open new clubs in Ohio and expand […]
State Agents Remind Prom Goers: You Booze, You Lose
April 11, 2013 by
Undercover agents with the Ohio Investigative Unit are taking an active role in enforcing Ohio’s alcohol laws to ensure everyone has an enjoyable and safe prom season. Agents throughout Ohio will be conducting compliance checks on liquor permit premises, educating Ohio’s high school students through Sober Truth classes, and working with local alcohol coalitions and […]
Quartet Showing this Weekend at the Marion Palace Theatre
April 11, 2013 by
The Marion Palace Theatre will show the motion-picture, Quartet on Friday, April 12 & Sunday, April 14. The directorial debut of Dustin Hoffman, Quartet is a British comedy-drama film based on the play of the same title by Ronald Harwood, The film takes place at Beecham House, a British retirement home where retired opera singers […]
Springfest at Marion Campus Offers Diverse, Free Musical Lineup
April 10, 2013 by
With the goal of attracting a diverse audience to campus, Ohio State Marion student organizers of Springfest, a community music and arts festival taking place on Saturday, April 13, 2013, drew from a wide variety of musical genres to choose their line-up of performers. From the metal sound of national touring act Bobaflex and Columbus […]
Donation Check Presented to 2013 ATHENA Award Recipient
April 10, 2013 by
Lori Seckel (left), financial representative of Modern Woodmen of Marion, recently presented Angie Carbetta, the 2013 Women’s Business Council ATHENA recipient, with a check for $3,200. The money was raised from the silent auction items at the 2013 ATHENA luncheon and was matched by Modern Woodmen. As the 2013 ATHENA recipient, Carbetta was able to […]
United Church Homes Communities Ranked Among ‘Best Nursing Homes’ In U.S.
April 10, 2013 by
Two United Church Homes-affiliated communities in Ohio have received the highest ratings in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Nursing Homes” survey. United Church Homes’ Trinity Community in Beavercreek and BrookHaven Retirement Community in Brookville, which is owned by Brookville Enterprises and managed by United Church Homes, received five-star ratings that are assessed in three […]
“An Evening With Friends” Features Favorite Hometown Artists
April 10, 2013 by
The Palace Cultural Arts Association is pleased to announce favorite hometown artists Sara Wenig-Grote and Kristi Wink will present An Evening With Friends at the Marion Palace Theatre May Pavilion in downtown Marion on Friday, April 26, 2013 at 8 pm. Audience members will experience an evening of musical entertainment featuring the beautiful voices of […]
