A six-story-tall statue of Jesus Christ with his arms raised along a highway was struck by lightning in a thunderstorm Monday night and burned to the ground, police said.
Giant Ohio Jesus Statue Destroyed by Lightening
June 15, 2010 by
Huge Annual Book Sale Benefits Marion Library
June 14, 2010 by
The Friends of the Marion Public Library annual book sale is June 19, and 20 at Tri-Rivers Career Center, 2222 Marion-Mt. Gilead Road. The Friends have been collecting good clean books and audio visual material the past several weeks for this event.
City Schools, United Way are Preparing Kids for School
June 14, 2010 by
While school is out, for 140 kids entering kindergarten this fall, their school experience begins soon. Those students are part of the three week Kindergarten Readiness summer program funded by United Way of Marion County.
5k Run/Walk to Benefit Turning Point
June 14, 2010 by
Turning Point is gearing up for their annual Baguette Run. The event is a 5k run and/or walk on Saturday, June 26, and all the proceeds go to Turning Point to help them in their fight against domestic violence.
Annual Garage Sale to Benefit Mentoring Group
June 14, 2010 by
Heart of Ohio Mentoring is having their annual garage sale on Thursday, June 17th and Friday, June 18th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Items large and small, furniture,(including a roll top desk), housewares, collectibles, and much more.
Prospect Area Boy Scout Troop Begins Summer Activities
June 14, 2010 by
Troop 100 of Southern Marion County has begun its 2010 summer events schedule. Any boy ages 11 – 18 are welcome to join in on the adventure at any time no matter where they live.
The events planned include camping one weekend per month, hiking one Saturday per month, Thursday Night Bicycle Tours, Zip line tour in Hocking Hills, fishing trips, Boy Scout Summer Camp the week of July 11, and much more.
Flag Day Ceremony in Marion
June 12, 2010 by
A Flag Day ceremony, hosted by Marion Elks Lodge 32, will be held at Founder’s Park in on Church Street in downtown Marion at 6:30 pm on Flag Day, Monday, June 14th. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
Marion City Council Meeting Monday
June 12, 2010 by
Marion City Council will start early on Monday, June 14, with a meeting of the Streets and Sewers Committee at 7:00 pm. The full Council will then meet at 7:30 pm.
State Route 98 Closing For Railroad Repair
June 12, 2010 by
State Route 98 will close on Monday, June 14, between State Route 309 and Ulsh Road starting at 7:00 am for railroad repair. The posted detour is State Route 98 to State Route 309 to US 23 to State Route 4 to State Route 98 or reverse.
Bethlehem Dance Holding Annual Program
June 11, 2010 by
Bethlehem Dance Education and Ministry Arts will hold their 4th annual community presentation. This year's program is “Unbroken Praise” and will be held Friday and Saturday, June 11 and 12, at 7:00 pm at Cornerstone Alliance Church in Marion.
