Two fundraisers are planned to help raise money for a man battling cancer. John Crampton was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer located in his head and neck over two years ago. Friends have organized a charity auction on Saturday, November 17, 2012 and a charity carwash on Sunday, November 18, 2012. A local pizza shop […]
Lawmakers Debate Funding for Planned Parenthood
November 14, 2012 by
With a bill stripping funding from Planned Parenthood expected to move and other abortion-related legislation in the mix, abortion-rights supporters joined female Democratic lawmakers Tuesday to tell Republicans to back off. “Ohio does not want to turn the clock backward and hand over to politicians the personal medical decisions that belong to a woman, her […]
Free Community Dinner Provides Focus on Hunger, Homelessness Awareness Week
November 13, 2012 by
The 4th Annual Free Community Dinner is scheduled for 4:30pm to 6:30pm on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at The Salvation Army on 317 West Church Street. The event is open to the public and serves to raise awareness of hunger and homeless issues in the Marion community. “The Homelessness Awareness Community Dinner creates a forum […]
Free Holiday Bereavement Session Offered
November 13, 2012 by
Marion General Hospital Hospice is providing a time for individuals to get together for support through the holidays. The holiday season can be a difficult time for families who have lost a loved one and they would like to show you steps to take and things to do to help you through this time of […]
Ohioans Reminded to Report Do Not Call Violations
November 13, 2012 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine wants to remind Ohioans to sign up for the Do Not Call Registry and to report Do Not Call violations to his office. “The number of Ohioans on the Do Not Call Registry is higher than ever,” DeWine said. “Unfortunately, scam calls that violate do-not-call regulations also have increased, becoming […]
Ohio Lawmakers Working on Puppy Mill Restrictions
November 13, 2012 by
Puppy mills will be leashed if Ohio lawmakers act this week on a bill to enact licensing requirements for dog breeders. The bill, which would establish standards of care for large-scale dog breeding operations, is one of dozens of issues getting an airing this week during a full slate of legislative hearings in Columbus. Supporters […]
Marion Palace Theatre Hosting a Variety of Holiday Entertainment
November 12, 2012 by
The Palace Cultural Arts Association will present several entertainment options during the holiday season. Kicking off the celebrations will be a Palace production of “Christmas at the Palace” on November 30, December 1 and December 2. Columbus Children’s Theatre will perform “Mr. Scrooge” on December 8 and “The Bob Hope Holiday Road Show” will take […]
All-You-Can -Eat Fish Fry
November 12, 2012 by
An All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fry and Craft Show is going to be held on November 17, 2012 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the James H. Johnson – Charles Rudd Community Complex, 6342 Marion – Agosta Rd. Marion, just 7 miles west of Whirlpool on State Route 95. The price of the meal is $8.00 […]
Marion Church Holding Free Clothing Giveaway
November 12, 2012 by
Richland Road Church of Christ will be having a free “Fall & Winter Clothing Giveaway” on Saturday, November 17. Clothing, including sizes for children and adults, will be distributed between 9:00am and 12 Noon. The clothing giveaway will be located at the house beside the church at 585 Richland Road. This event is open to […]
Preparation Urged During Winter Safety Awareness Week
November 12, 2012 by
Sunday, November 11 kicks off Ohio’s Winter Safety Awareness Week. In Governor John R. Kasich’s resolution it states, “Winter Safety Awareness Week creates the opportunity for Ohioans to prepare their homes, schools, businesses and organizations for the upcoming months of potential severe winter weather and conditions associated with it, such as snow and ice storms, […]
