For two years the Marion Community Garden became a source of food for people with limited garden space. It was also a source of fresh fruits and vegetables for people in need as some of the gardeners grew food and shared it with Marion’s homeless shelters and senior citizens. This year, however, the garden will […]
Preparation Urged During Severe Weather Awareness Week
March 4, 2013 by
The Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness (OCSWA) is proud to promote Ohio’s Spring Severe Weather Awareness Week and National Severe Weather Preparedness Week, March 3-9. As proclaimed by Governor John R. Kasich, both weather safety campaigns encourage all citizens to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards, especially severe […]
Pepper to Speak at Marion Democratic Club
March 4, 2013 by
The Marion County Democratic Club has announced David Pepper will speak at their March 6, 2013 meeting. David Pepper has created kasichtaxquiz.com which he says educates Ohioans on the sales tax expansions proposed by Republican Governor John Kasich. Pepper is a former Hamilton County Commissioner, served on Cincinnati City Council and was the Democratic candidate […]
Last Chance for Local ACT Test Prep Help for the Spring
March 4, 2013 by
The I CAN Center of Excellence, a regional college access program, has announced they will once again offer their popular ACT Targeted Tutoring Program. The program is a customized 9-hour workshop, designed to provide prospective college students personalized guidance toward improving their ACT test scores. The 9-hour training program will be conducted on 3 Saturday […]
Marion Traffic Stop Results in Drug Arrest
March 1, 2013 by
On March 1, 2013 at around 1:00am, members of the METRICH / MARMET Drug Task Force along with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and the Marion Police Department stopped a vehicle in the 1500 block of Victory Road. Detectives say they spoke to the passenger, Herman Crump, and, during a subsequent search, located evidence that […]
ATHENA Recipient to be Named at March WBC Luncheon
March 1, 2013 by
This will be the 16th year in a row the Marion Women’s Business Council has chosen a woman of distinction to receive its annual ATHENA sculpture. The prestigious sculpture will be presented on Monday, March 11 to one of seven nominees from the Marion area whom have been noted to excel in leadership and encouragement […]
Penalties for Texting while Driving Start, Rules Stricter for Minors
March 1, 2013 by
Ticketing began Friday, March 1, 2013 on a state law that orders young drivers to put down their cellphones. The regulation prohibits 16- and 17-year-old motorists from using any mobile communications device. That means no chatting on a cellphone while in the driver’s seat. No texting or emailing or scrolling on an iPad, either . […]
“Parental Guidance” to Play at Marion Palace Theatre
March 1, 2013 by
The Marion Palace Theatre will show the comedy film “Parental Guidance” on March 1, 2 and 3. Old school grandfather Artie (Billy Crystal), who is accustomed to calling the shots, meets his match when he and his eager-to-please wife Diane (Bette Midler) agree to babysit their three grandkids when their type-A helicopter parents (Marisa Tomei, […]
Marion-area Blood Drives Announced for March
March 1, 2013 by
The American Red Cross will conduct open blood drives at the following Marion County locations this month: Noon to 6 p.m., Sunday, March 3, Dayspring Wesleyan Church (Summer Fellowship Hall,) 2431 Marion-Mt. Gilead Rd Noon to 6 p.m., Monday, March 4, Marion Public Library (Bus), 445 E. Church St. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, […]
Palace Theatre Holding Volunteer Orientation
March 1, 2013 by
Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 10:00 am in the Palace Theatre, Palace volunteer board members will meet with potential Palace volunteers during an orientation session. The Palace hopes to build a volunteer corps with people ranging from juniors in high school to retirees that wish to give back to the community. The volunteers are growing […]
