On Tuesday, November 6, Marion County Republican officials, volunteers and supporters will be gathering at Quality Maintenance Company, 1001 South Prospect Street in Marion. The Bowers Family is providing the facility and says doors will open at 8:00pm. Those joining the celebration are asked to bring their favorite snack and beverage. Internet access and cable […]
Land Power Yoga Classes Offered
November 5, 2012 by
The Aquatics Department of the City of Marion is offering “Land” Power Yoga. Classes are held at Epworth United Methodist Church each Tuesday and Thursday evening from 5:30pm to 6:45pm. Jeannie Brewer is the instructor. This physical form of yoga will build strength, burn calories and help gain flexibility through a quick-paced flow series based […]
Walk to End Alzheimer’s Seeks Support
November 5, 2012 by
Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the nation’s largest event to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. A local walk will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2012, at Marion Centre Mall. Registration is at 8:30am and the walk begins at 9:00am. You can pre-register at act.alz.org/marionoh12. You can stop by the […]
Change Your Clocks and Smoke Alarm Batteries this Weekend
November 3, 2012 by
State Fire Marshal Larry Flowers is reminding Ohioans to make a potentially lifesaving change when they move their clocks back one hour on Sunday, November 4: Change the batteries in your smoke alarms. This year, he is encouraging the use of 10-year batteries to improve safety. In conjunction with Ohio’s fire departments, the Division of […]
Griffith Sought for Probation Violation
November 3, 2012 by
The Marion County Adult Probation Department is seeking 21-year-old Benjy Griffith is wanted for a probation violation. He is a white male, 5’11” tall and 170 lbs with brown eyes and brown hair. His last known address is 2415 Prospect-Norton Road. Griffith was placed on Community Control in June of 2011 for a Unlawful Sexual […]
Red Cross – Donations, Blood Donors Needed Following Storm
November 2, 2012 by
The Red Cross has a massive response to Sandy underway that spans 10 states. 115 shelters are open housing more than 7,000 people who have been displaced from their homes and the Red Cross has provided over 164,000 meals as well as other relief supplies. They ask that everyone consider making a financial donation in […]
Elgin Seeks Memorabilia for New School Building
November 2, 2012 by
The interior mural design team for the new K-12 building is seeking your help. They are looking for school related photographs, memorabilia, and yearbooks from each community to help them create the “Elgin history mural” in the new K-12 school building. “We need items representing the schools Agosta, New Bloomington, LaRue, Green Camp, Prospect, and […]
Marion Church Offering Election Outreach Efforts Emphasizing Unity
November 2, 2012 by
Emanuel Lutheran Church will hold a communion service, open to the public, on Election Day, Tuesday, November 6, at 7:30pm in their sanctuary. The first of its kind at Emanuel, the church hopes the service will foster a sense of unity at a time when the American public is extremely divided. Daniel Bradshaw, Director of […]
City Council Committees to Discuss Annexation, Other Items
November 2, 2012 by
Three committees of Marion City Council will meet on Monday, November 5, to discuss a variety of issues including fund transfers and the annexation of land owned by National Lime and Stone. The Finance Committee meets at 6:30pm several transfers within the Fire Department General Fund. The Streets and Sewers Committee meets at 6:40pm to […]
Marion-area Blood Drives Announced for November
November 2, 2012 by
The American Red Cross will conduct open blood drives at the following Marion County locations this month: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, November 5, The Ohio State University & Marion Technical College (lobby), 1465 Mt. Vernon Ave Noon to 6 p.m., Monday, November 5, Marion Public Library, 445 E. Church St. 11 a.m. to […]
