Marion Goodwill’s 20th Annual Wheel-A-Thon is Saturday, May 15th at the Tri-Rivers Career Center parking lot located at 2222 Marion-Mt. Gilead Road. For 20 years now, the event has welcomed all members of the community to show their support for Goodwill and their mission to assist individuals with disabilities and other barriers find employment.
Local Students Awarded Over $90,000
May 13, 2010 by
Marion Community Foundation has announced its 2010 Scholarship Program awards — more than $91,000, in 89 scholarships, to be given to 74 local students. This represents an increase of $40,000 in awards over last year.
Carmen Morbitt Memorial Golf Tournament Slated
May 13, 2010 by
You are invited to enjoy a day of golf, and at the same time add your support to a service in our community – Marion General Hospital Hospice. Now is the time to form a team for the Carmen Morbitt Memorial Hit a Ball for Hospice Golf Tournament, sponsored by TWIG IV, Marion Board of Realtors.
Council Argues Over Federal Grant
May 11, 2010 by
Marion City Council met to discuss a federal grant awarded the City to pay for energy efficiency upgrades to City Hall. Before the discussion ended, voices were raised and tempers flared.
Annual Radiothon To Raise Funds For Red Cross
May 11, 2010 by
The WMRN/WYNT American Red Cross Radiothon, a live, 12-hour, on-air fundraiser, will be held on Thursday, May 13th. The 10th annual event, a major source of funding for the local Red Cross chapter, will be held from 7:00am to 7:00pm and will be broadcast live on WMRN AM 1490 and WYNT Majic 95.9 FM.
City of Marion Community Clean Up Day
May 11, 2010 by
Marion Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing that the City of Marion will sponsor a Community Clean-Up Day on Saturday, May 22, 2010.
Auditions Set For Summer Musical at the Palace
May 11, 2010 by
Director Clare Cooke and artistic team members George Schram, Kristi Wink and Johnny Steiner announce auditions for the Palace Theatre’s summer musical Guys & Dolls.
Those interested may audition on Saturday, May 22 & Sunday, May 23. Auditions are from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. each day on the main stage. Participants should enter through the front theatre doors.
City Council To Discuss Grant Projects, More
May 10, 2010 by
Marion City Council meets tonight (Monday) to discuss several items, including upgrades to City Hall, several job description changes, licensing a new taxi company, and proposed grant-funded projects.
Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Arrests In Prospect
May 10, 2010 by
A routine traffic stop on Saturday, May 8, in Prospect led to a search warrant, seized marijuana plants, and several arrests for drug abuse and trafficking in drugs.
