Ohio residents are now starting to see fall color in many communities along roadways and the edge of woodlands, according to Casey Burdick, fall color forester for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). “The cool nights and bright sunny days in September have been the perfect recipe for great and vibrant fall color,” said […]
Drop Off Called a Success with Historical Drugs Surrendered
October 3, 2012 by
Once again, the partnership formed by Marion County Recycling & Litter Prevention, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, ADAMH board, Marion General Hospital, Marion County Commissioners and Marion City Police Department had a successful National Prescription Drug Take Back Day last weekend. In addition to commonly found current prescriptions, organizers say they received some truly historic […]
Police Say Child Abductor Report was False
October 3, 2012 by
The Marion Police Department issued a release Tuesday saying that a child made up a report of a man attempting to abduct her. The incident gained the attention of Columbus media because the description of the incident was similar to an ongoing case in Delaware County. On September 19, 2012, an incident was reported to […]
Marion Republicans Open Headquarters, Vote Against Issue 2
October 3, 2012 by
The Marion County Republican Party has announced their headquarters, 114 South Main Street in Marion, will be open from now until the election. The local GOP Central and Executive Committee has also voted unanimously against State Issue 2. Party Chair John Matthews said State Issue 2, which appears on the November ballot, would drastically change […]
Ohio State Marion Announces New Five Nights Season
October 3, 2012 by
Five Nights on Campus, Ohio State Marion’s successful performing arts and entertainment series, kicks-off its 18th season of quality family entertainment Thursday, October 11, 2012, 7:30 p.m. with An Evening with Mike Cross. With fourteen albums, hundreds of radio and television appearances, and thousands of concerts under his belt, Mike Cross continues to evolve and […]
5k to Benefit Harding Athletic Boosters
October 3, 2012 by
Marion Harding Athletic Boosters will be hosting a 5K run on Saturday, October 6 at 12:30 pm. The 5K will be run on the cross country course at Harding. Cost will be $20 per runner. Prizes will be awarded for age groups. For questions, call 740-360-2546.
“The Odd Life of Timothy Green” at The Marion Palace Theatre
October 3, 2012 by
The Marion Palace Theatre will show the fantasy/drama film “The Odd Life of Timothy Green.” The movie is about a childless couple who try to bury their dreams of having a child by writing out all the traits their child would have and putting them in a box in their backyard. During a freak storm […]
Buckeye Basketball Legend to Speak at Local Church
October 2, 2012 by
The Green Camp Baptist Church will welcome basketball legend Jerry Lucas on October 7 and 8, 2012. He will speak at the Sunday morning service at 10:45 am, Sunday evening at 7:00 pm, and Monday evening at 7:00 pm. Jerry is an Ohio basketball legend winning the high school state championship for Middletown, Ohio, a […]
Early Voting Has Started, Time Still Remains to Register
October 2, 2012 by
Absentee voting for the November 6, 2012 General Election began on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at the Board of Elections office, 222 West Center Street in Marion. In addition to early voting, residents have until October 9 to register to vote if they are not already registered. Early/absentee voting hours are as follows: 8:00 a.m. […]
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October 2, 2012 by
This month, Turning Point welcomes October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. One in four women will be the victim of domestic violence at some point in her lifetime, and, on average, three women are killed every day at the hands of a current or former intimate partner. Paula Roller, Executive Director, states that the […]
