Civil War enthusiasts are in for a treat as “Voices of the Union’s War“ is presented at 7 p.m. June 7 under the tent on the grounds of the Harding Home. Three distinct voices from the 1861-64 conflict will converge as photographer Mathew Brady, President Abraham Lincoln and a soldier with the Ohio Colored Troops reveal their thoughts and experiences.
Harding Home Event Steps into the Past
June 5, 2012 by
Blood Drives Scheduled in Marion Area for June
June 5, 2012 by
The American Red Cross will conduct open blood drives at the following Marion County locations this month:
City of Marion to Fog Mosquitoes on Thursday
June 5, 2012 by
The City of Marion will be fogging mosquitoes on Thursday, June 7, from 4:00am to 7:00am. The areas that will be sprayed include: north central Marion, Fairpark, south Marion, and the city parks.
New City Aquatic Center to Open Wednesday
June 5, 2012 by
After a relatively short delay, the City of Marion’s new Lincoln Park Family Aquatics Center will open to the general public on Wednesday, June 6, 2012. The Aquatics Center will be open daily from 12:00 – 8:00 pm, weather permitting.
Vistors Bureau Honors Marion Ambassadors
June 4, 2012 by
In recognition of travel and tourism’s tremendous economic, social and cultural impact in Marion County, the Marion Area Convention and Visitors Bureau recently hosted a breakfast in the Guthery Room at OSUM, to honor those who work to foster tourism in the Marion area.
State Patrol Investigating Four-Vehicle Crash on US 23
June 4, 2012 by
The Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a four-vehicle injury crash. The crash occurred in Marion Count on US 23 near the Delaware County line at approximately 3:31pm on Sunday, June 3.
Estrada Wanted for Probation Violation
June 4, 2012 by
The Marion County Adult Probation Department is seeking 23-year-old Jared Estrada for a probation violation. He is a white male, 5'10" tall and 200 lbs with blue eyes and blonde hair. His last known address is 658 David Street in Marion.
River Valley FFA Members Earn State Level Awards
June 1, 2012 by
18 members of the River Valley FFA Chapter attended the 84th Ohio State FFA Convention at the beginning of May. Several of the members were recognized with various awards for their work, including six members who earned their State FFA Degree.
HEAP Summer Crisis Program Begins
June 1, 2012 by
Due to the mild Ohio winter and the anticipation of more days of extreme heat this summer, the Ohio Department of Development will begin the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Summer Crisis Program on June 1, 2012 instead of July 1, 2012. The program will run through August 31, 2012. Administered by the Ohio Department of Development's Office of Community Assistance, HEAP assists eligible households with cooling costs.
“The Pirates! Band of Misfits” to Play at Palace Theatre
June 1, 2012 by
The creators of "Chicken Run" and "Wallace & Gromit" have teamed up to bring a new animated adventure to the big screen."The Pirates! Band of Misfits" is described by IMDB.com as a story about a Pirate Captain who sets out on a mission to defeat his rivals Black Bellamy and Cutlass Liz for the Pirate of the year Award. The quest takes Captain and his crew from the shores of Blood Island to the foggy streets of Victorian London. This film is appropriate for families and rated PG for mild action, rude humor and some language.
