Emanuel Lutheran Church will hold their 15th Annual Thanks & Giving Dinner on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 22, 2012, from noon until 4:00pm in their parlors at 241 South Prospect Street in Marion. This is a free Thanksgiving meal open to the public. Those who attend will receive a full Thanksgiving meal including turkey, ham, […]
Salvation Army Warns of Marion Scam
November 20, 2012 by
The Salvation Army in Marion says they were made aware this week of at least one person approaching Marion Neighborhood Watch groups and possibly other area representatives attempting to collect toys and cash or check donations in the name of The Salvation Army for their annual Christmas Distribution to local families in need. Salvation Army […]
Woman Injured in Crash with Train
November 20, 2012 by
The Marion Police Department says a woman was injured when her vehicle collided with a train Monday, November 19, 2012. Officers responded to the scene in the area of Silver Street and Chester Street at just after 9:00pm. Police say the unidentified woman’s vehicle had collided with a Norfolk and Southern train. The 34-year-old woman […]
State Encouraging Buying Ohio During the Holidays
November 20, 2012 by
As the holiday season quickly approaches, Ohio Proud announces a special holiday campaign urging Ohioans to celebrate by making holiday dishes and giving gifts featuring Ohio products. They hope that whether you’re spending the holidays at home, entertaining with friends or celebrating at work, you will make the best of the holidays by shopping Ohio […]
University Chorus Presents Free Fall Concert
November 19, 2012 by
The Ohio State University at Marion’s University Chorus, under the direction of Christopher Dent, will present their fall 2012 concert “Art Is…” on Monday, November, 26 at 7:30 p.m. in Morrill Auditorium on the Marion campus, 1465 Mount Vernon Avenue, Marion, Ohio. The concert will explore the variety of forms in which art can be […]
City Council Committee to Continue Annexation Discussion
November 19, 2012 by
The Zoning and Annexation Committee of Marion City Council will continue their discussion of a possible annexation of property owned by National Lime and Stone north of the City of Marion. The Finance Committee will start off the evening of meetings on Tuesday, November 20, 2012. Their meeting begins at 6:30pm and will include discussion […]
Buckner Wanted for Probation Violation
November 19, 2012 by
The Marion County Adult Probation Department is seeking 23-year-old Dylon Buckner for a probation violation. He is a white male, 6’1″ tall and 165 lbs with brown eyes and brown hair. His last known address is 874 Robinson Street in Marion. Buckner was placed on Community Control in August of 2012 for a Possession of […]
First Submissions Released for Ohio’s War Era Story Project
November 19, 2012 by
The Ohio Departments of Aging and Veterans Services have released the first contributions to the departments’ joint War Era Story Project. From late May through August, 2012, the departments asked Ohioans to submit their memories from the start of World War II through the 1940s. Forty-six stories are included in this first release, with more […]
Ohio Unemployment Rate Drops Again
November 16, 2012 by
Ohio’s unemployment rate was 6.9 percent in October, down from 7.1 percent in September, according to data released by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS). Unlike last month, this time the decrease is due to more people finding employment. Ohio’s nonfarm wage and salary employment increased 13,900 over the month from the […]
Ohio Marks 10th Annual Youth Deer-Gun Hunting Season
November 16, 2012 by
Ohio youth hunters will participate in the state’s 10th annual youth white-tailed deer hunting season this month, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The 2012 deer-gun youth hunting season is November 17-18. Ohio youth hunters killed 8,867 deer in 2011 and at least 8,300 deer in the two-day season […]
