Marion Harding’s National Honor Society (NHS) recently chose the Boys & Girls Club of Marion County as the beneficiary of their fundraising efforts which raised $1,604. The students raised the vast majority of the money by hosting a Winter Formal dance. NHS members developed the concept for the dance, designed the decorations, and enlisted faculty […]
Red Cross Plans Eight Blood Drives in April
March 29, 2013 by
The American Red Cross will conduct open blood drives at the following Marion County locations this month: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 6, La Rue Baptist Church (Recreation Room), 217 N. High St, LaRue Noon to 6 p.m., Monday, April 8, Marion Public Library (Bus), 445 E. Church St. 11 a.m. to 5 […]
AAA Urges Checking for Proper Flood Insurance Coverage
March 29, 2013 by
Flooding can occur during any season, but is typically most prevalent during the early spring, when rain pours over frozen ground and causes runoff. Even those outside of designated flood zones may be at risk for spring floods. It’s not too late for homeowners to prepare their homes and families for a flood. Just an […]
Little River Band Coming to the Marion Palace Theatre
March 28, 2013 by
If you grew up during the ’70s or ’80s, chances are a Little River Band album was part of your record collection. Today, the classic-rock band says they are stronger than ever as they continue to tour the USA and Canada entertaining fans. The band is scheduled to perform over 80 shows in 2013 and […]
Students Encouraged to Enter “Ag Is Cool!” Creative Expressions Contest
March 28, 2013 by
The Ohio Department of Agriculture has announced it will be extending the deadline for the 2013 “Agriculture is Cool!” Creative Expressions contest. Ohio children enrolled in school or home schooled during the 2012-2013 academic year have until May 15, 2013, to capture their personal interpretation of why Ohio agriculture is cool for their chance to […]
Registration Open for Star Kids Theatre Workshop
March 28, 2013 by
The Star Players of Upper Sandusky are announcing registration to their Star Kids Theatre Workshop for the 2013 season. Star Kids is a hands-on, educational theatre experience for workshop students. This will culminate in a showcase where students perform short skits, plays, or songs to show off what they have learned. The workshop is open […]
Attorney General Warns of Increase in Tax-Related Identity Theft
March 28, 2013 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning Ohioans of an increased number of tax-related identity theft complaints recently received by the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Section Identity Theft Unit. “Of all the tax-related identity theft complaints my office has on file, more than half of the complaints were made in March, and we still have […]
Tickets on Sale for Elgin High School’s “Annie Get Your Gun”
March 27, 2013 by
Elgin High School will present “Annie Get Your Gun” April 12-13, 2013. Performances start at 7:00pm each night in the Elgin Auditorium. Tickets are now on sale and are $7. You can purchase tickets in advance by calling the high school at (740) 383-5118. Students may purchase tickets at lunch from April 8–11. Any tickets […]
Ohio AMVETS Groups Agree to Changes Following Investigation into Misused Funds
March 27, 2013 by
Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced he has reached an agreement with AMVETS Department of Ohio, Ohio AMVETS Career Center and AMVETS Department of Ohio Service Foundation to protect charitable assets raised by those organizations for unemployed veterans and other veterans’ services. The agreement follows an investigation by the Attorney General that uncovered the misappropriation […]
City of Marion to Start Monthly Yard Waste Pickups
March 27, 2013 by
The City of Marion is announcing information related to its 2013 yard waste program. The 2013 program will essentially follow a once per month collection pattern, although some additional support may be available during April and May. Following is a list the weeks in which yard waste is tentatively scheduled for collection at curbside during […]
