The Marion Community Foundation has received state-level bi-partisan recognition for its professionalism. Foundation president Brad Bebout has been reappointed to the Ohio Attorney General’s Charitable Advisory Council. First appointed in 2009, by then-Attorney General and Democrat Richard Cordray, Bebout has been reappointed by Cordray’s successor, Republican Mike DeWine. The Charitable Advisory Council advises the Attorney […]
Marion’s Florida Reunion is Set
January 24, 2013 by
February 16, 2013 is the 64th Marion County “Florida” Reunion to be held in Bradenton, FL. Doors at Duffy’s Original Buffet, 6010 14th St. W. ( U.S.41) will open at 9:45 with the program to begin the activity. Those attending may pay their $10 per lunch fee at the door. Those planning to attend should […]
Award Winning Film Argo Showing at Marion Palace Theatre
January 24, 2013 by
The Marion Palace Theatre will show the film Argo on January 25, 26, and 27, 2013. The film recently won a Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture and Best Director and is nominated for 7 Academy nominations including Best Motion Picture of the Year. Kenneth Chisholm gives a synopsis of the film, “In 1979, the […]
Early Closure for Marion Public Health
January 24, 2013 by
Marion Public Health will be closing at 3:30 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013 for an Employee In-Service. Marion Public Health will reopen at 8:00 am Monday, January 29.
Man Found Guilty in Murder for Hire
January 23, 2013 by
A Marion County jury has returned guilty verdicts Wednesday in the aggravated murder trial of Raymond Bertuzzi, according to Marion County Prosecutor Brent Yager. Bertuzzi was on trial for being the actual killer in the murder-for-hire scheme resulting in the homicide of Amy Aldrich on February 8, 2012. The jury on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 […]
Over $250k in Scholarships Available from Marion Foundation
January 23, 2013 by
Marion Community Foundation’s 2013 Scholarship Program is now underway with more than $250,000 available for area scholars. This is an increase of $100,000 from last year’s program, due to the ever increasing number of scholarships under the Foundation’s stewardship. Scholarship funds available at MCF now number 62. New scholarship funds added in the past year […]
Passing Zone Brings Theatrical Juggling, Comedy to the Palace Theatre
January 23, 2013 by
The Passing Zone are like Penn & Teller (but cleaner), The Smothers Brothers (but hipper), Blue Man Group (but less blue), and Cirque du Soleil (but less French) all in one. In their new show “Gravity Attacks!,” coming to the Marion Palace Theatre on February 9, 2013, Jon Wee and Owen Morse invite the audience […]
Caregivers Connections to Learn about Local Dementia Services
January 23, 2013 by
The Marion County Council on Aging will be hosting the first Caregivers Connections meeting of 2013 on Thursday, February 7, 2013 from 11:30am to 1:00pm. Caregivers Connections is a quarterly educational and support group for caregivers and others interested in learning more about Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia. The February meeting will feature […]
AAA Predicts Lower Gas Prices in 2013
January 23, 2013 by
AAA expects increased domestic oil production and lower demand will lead to less expensive gasoline in 2013, compared to 2012. The national average price of gasoline should peak at $3.60-$3.80 per gallon barring any significant unanticipated events. Gasoline Fast Facts: Regular unleaded gasoline averaged $3.60 a gallon nationwide ($3.59 in Ohio) during 2012. This was […]
Unemployment Rate Up Slightly for Marion County
January 22, 2013 by
Marion County’s unemployment rate increased slightly in December 2012 to 7.2 percent up from 7.0 percent in November 2012. The increase comes with the same number of people unemployed, but fewer people in the available workforce. In fact, the available workforce reached is lowest number in over 23 years. The increase for Marion County also […]
