Marion Republican Holding Election Night Gathering

On Tuesday, November 6, Marion County Republican officials, volunteers and supporters will be gathering at Quality Maintenance Company, 1001 South Prospect Street in Marion. The Bowers Family is providing the facility and says doors will open at 8:00pm. Those joining the celebration are asked to bring their favorite snack and beverage.  Internet access and cable […]

Marion Church Offering Election Outreach Efforts Emphasizing Unity

Emanuel Lutheran Church will hold a communion service, open to the public, on Election Day, Tuesday, November 6, at 7:30pm in their sanctuary. The first of its kind at Emanuel, the church hopes the service will foster a sense of unity at a time when the American public is extremely divided. Daniel Bradshaw, Director of […]

Romney, Ryan to Speak at Marion Event

Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan are coming to Marion County. Both will speak at Veterans Memorial Coliseum on the Marion County Fairgrounds on Sunday, October 28. Attendees must get a ticket to attend this free event. Doors will open at 5:00pm and the event will start about 7:00pm. All attendees will go through airport-like security […]

Congressional Candidate Stopping in Waldo

Pat Tiberi, Candidate for Congress in the 12th Congressional District, will join supporters on his “Person-to-Person Bus Tour” in a grassroots “barnstorm” of the new areas of the 12th district. One of the stops will be in Waldo and will be the only stop in Marion County. Over the two-day event, the Tiberi for Congress […]

Candidates for State Offices See Few Questions at Debate

The League of Women Voters held their annual Candidates Night on Tuesday, October 23 and 22 candidates filled the stage at River Valley High School. Even though the candidates included those for State Senate and Representatives, the vast majority of questions went to more local races. Those in attendance included: State Senate candidates Tanyce Addison […]

Home Education Group Hosting Hayride, Bonfire

Hearts Toward Home, a local Christian home education support group, will be having their annual Hayride & Bonfire on Friday, October 26, at 6:00pm. Stanley Jackson will be joining the event to discuss his views on educational freedom. Stan is running for the Ohio Board of Education for District 1 which covers Marion County. The […]

Marion Judicial Candidates Throw Barbs During Debate

During the League of Women Voter’s candidates night on Tuesday, October 23, a lot of attention was paid to the races for the two Marion County Common Pleas judge positions. In many past elections, judges have run unopposed, but this year both are being strongly challenged and the fierce campaigns took center stage at River […]

LWV Extends Time for Candidates Night Debate

League of Women Voters (LWV) of Marion will hold a Candidates’ Night (CN) Debate Tuesday, October 23, 7:30 p.m. at River Valley High School Auditorium. This year’s 22 participants include the contested local candidates and state representatives running for office. Due to the large amount of candidates, the evening has been extended by a half […]

Vice President to Visit Marion

On Wednesday, October 24, Vice President Joe Biden will continue his three-day tour throughout Ohio with a grassroots event in Marion. He will speak at Harding High School during school hours. While the event is free, those attending will need a ticket. The Obama campaign says that while in Ohio Vice President Biden will discuss […]

Ohio Governor to Speak at Marion Event

Marion County Republican Party Chairman John Matthews has announced that Ohio Governor John Kasich will be the guest speaker at the Annual Century Club Reception on November 1, 2012. Also scheduled to attend are Ohio Congressmen Jim Jordan, Pat Tiberi, candidate for Ohio’s 12th Congressional District, State Senator Dave Burke, and State Representatives Jeff McClain […]