Ohio Military Hall of Fame Inductees to Include Marion Native

The fourteenth annual induction ceremony for The Ohio Military Hall of Fame for Valor Class of 2013 will be conducted on Friday, May 3, 2013. This year’s class includes representatives from the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps who served during World War II, as well as the conflicts in […]

Environmental College Scholarship Available

The Ohio Association of Litter Prevention and Recycling Professionals (OALPRP) is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a deserving student from Ohio. To qualify for the scholarship, a student must: Plan to enroll or currently be enrolled at an accredited Ohio college, university or technical school. Have declared or plan to declare a major relating to […]

Prom, Pageant Resale Event is Sunday

The Marion Popcorn Festival is hosting ”New to You” a prom and pageant resale event on Sunday, April 7, 2013 at Bluefusion from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Attendees can shop for dresses, accessories, tuxedos, cosmetics, weight loss and skin care products, florists, hair demos and more. “This prom and pageant resale event provides an excellent opportunity […]

Silver Linings Playbook at the Marion Palace Theatre

The Marion Palace Theatre will show the highly acclaimed motion-picture, Silver Linings Playbook on April 5, 6 & 7. The romantic comedy/drama is based on the bestselling novel by Matthew Quick and stars Bradley Cooper and 2013 Academy Award winning actress Jennifer Lawrence, with Robert De Niro, Jacki Weaver, Chris Tucker, Anupam Kher and Julia […]

ODOT Receives National Recognition for Snow and Ice Control

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) recently received the American Public Works Association (APWA) Excellence in Snow and Ice Control Award for 2013.  ODOT is the only state department of transportation in the country to receive this distinguished honor. “Our people do great things every day and it’s nice to be recognized for the superior […]

Governor Contiues Pitch for Medicaid Expansion, Tax Changes

Two months after introducing his policy-packed budget plan and launching an all-out sales pitch to pass it, Ohio Gov. John Kasich is no closer to getting what he wants. So given the bully pulpit Wednesday at a City Club of Cleveland forum, Kasich tried a little bit of everything to freshen up his sales pitch […]

Marion Concert Band Seeks Sponsors for Summer Series

The Marion Concert Band has announced the line up for this year’s Summer Concert Series and are seeking sponsors to keep the annual tradition going. The concerts are held at the Erickson Pavilion in Marion’s McKinley Park on Sundays at 7:00pm starting June 16. Attendance at the concerts is free, although donations are accepted to […]

Johnny Steiner to Present “Me, Myself and I” at the Palace May Pavilion

One of Marion’s best loved hometown artists, Johnny Steiner, will present Me, Myself and I at the Marion Palace Theatre May Pavilion in downtown Marion on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at 3 pm. Johnny Steiner is undeniably one of Marion’s favorite local performers. Originally from Green Camp, Ohio and a graduate of Elgin High School […]

Auditions Scheduled for Marion Nutcracker Production

Bethlehem Dance Education and Ministry Arts is holding auditions on Friday, April 5, 2013 at 5:30pm for character parts in The Marion Nutcracker. BDE&MA will audition for the following characters: The Nutcracker Prince, The Snow King, and Uncle Drosselmeyer. Those dancers cast will perform the production on May 17 and 18, 2013 at 7:00pm each […]

Elgin Music Boosters Holding Classic Car Show

The Elgin Music Boosters is holding their annual “Music to Your Ears” car show on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Elgin High School. Anyone with a “classic” car, truck or motorcycle is welcome to be a part of the show. The show runs from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Registration is from 1:00 p.m. to […]