Troopers from the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating a one vehicle injury crash that occurred on State Route 37 south of Guthery Road in Bowling Green Township in Marion County. The crash involved a 1991 Harley Davidson motorcycle operated by 43 year-old Dean M. Peredo of Marysville. Preliminary investigation indicates […]
Ohio State Parks Boat Dock Lottery Deadline Quickly Approaching
August 27, 2012 by
Boat owners wishing to rent a public boat dock at several popular Ohio State Park lakes have until Friday, August 31 to enter lottery drawings used to select renters for available docks, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Lottery drawings for public boat dock rentals will be held in September at Alum […]
32nd Annual Popcorn 100 Bike Tour Slated
August 24, 2012 by
Plan to join the many cyclists participating in the 32nd annual Marion General Hospital Popcorn 100 Bike Tour, slated for Saturday, September 8. This family-friendly bike ride consists of two routes (25- and 62-mile) that take riders through some of the most scenic areas of Marion County. Registration forms are available from Marion General’s public […]
Weekend Blood Drive in Honor of Soldier
August 24, 2012 by
The Marion Red Cross says the date and location of the blood drive being held this weekend in Honor of Lt. David Grounds II has been changed from the previously published schedule. The drive will be held this Sunday, August 26th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Alber Red Cross Center, 1849 Summerset […]
Festival is Seeking Your Popcorn Recipes
August 24, 2012 by
The Marion Popcorn Festival’s Recipe Contest will pop to the forefront once again in 2012. Judging will take place on Thursday, September 6, at the Marion Popcorn Festival. Mary Longo of the OSU Extension office, who coordinates the event, indicates it is a traditional cooking contest where the finished product must be edible and must […]
Power Outage to Cause BMV, Title Office Closure
August 23, 2012 by
The Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) and Title offices at the Marion County Building will be forced to close their doors Friday, August 24, in the afternoon. The Marion County Commissioners say an electrical transformer will be replaced Friday and that will result in no power for most of the afternoon. Other offices in the […]
MGH Hospice Receives Donation of Over $10,000
August 23, 2012 by
Marion General Hospital Hospice was the recipient of more than $10,287 presented by the Marion Board of Realtors/TWIG IV. These monies were generated through donations for the Carmen Morbitt Memorial Hit a Ball for Hospice golf outing. Proceeds from this special golf outing benefit the patients and families of Marion General Hospital Hospice. Marion General […]
Program Hopes to Empower Residents to Help Combat Illegal Drugs
August 23, 2012 by
Not all drug deals are taking place in dark alleys late at night. In fact it might surprise you to know that they are happening in local neighborhoods, homes and area shopping centers. The buyers and sellers range from teenagers to older adults. In fact, illegal drug activity continues to be a battle to be […]
Palace Theatre to Present Ice Cream Sunday Gaither-Style
August 22, 2012 by
Ice Cream Sunday: Gaither-Style is a Gospel, praise and worship concert and sing-a-long featuring vocalists and musicians from Marion and neighboring counties. The concert will take place at the Marion Palace Theatre on Sunday, August 26 at 3:00 p.m. with an ice cream social in the May Pavilion immediately following. The music is in the […]
Presale Discount Offered on Popcorn Festival Ride Tickets
August 22, 2012 by
The Marion Popcorn Festival will be offering deeply discounted tickets for the Marion Popcorn Festival amusement rides through Tuesday, September 4th at the Marion Convention & Visitors Bureau, 1713 Marion-Mt. Gilead Road, and both locations of the Marion Community Credit Union, 300 Barks Road and 810 Kenton Avenue. Sheets of 20 tickets will once again […]
