This Sunday November 2nd, 2014 the 25th annual Ohio Valley Christmas Craft Show will be held on the Marion County Fairgrounds in Marion. Show starts at 10 am till 4 pm for this one day show. The show will feature exhibitors in two buildings, from all over Ohio selling hand crafted, one of a kind […]
Chili Cook-Off to Benefit Cub Scout Pack 33
October 23, 2014 by
The Friends of Pack 33 are each cooking their best chili to be voted upon by the public. The cook with the most donations in their bowl at the end of the dinner will be crowned Chili Royalty and will spend a whole day wearing the Chili crown and sash. Entrance is $3 per person […]
Goodwill Donating Portion of Sales to Marion United Way
October 14, 2014 by
Whether you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind Halloween costume or you’re just looking for a deal on your next pair of jeans, Goodwill is encouraging you to stop out to their store on Marion-Mt. Gilead Road on Wednesday, October 15, 2014. During that day, 20 percent of all sales will be donated to United Way of […]
Grant Middle School to Host 14th Annual Hot Wing Eating Contest
October 13, 2014 by
The 14th annual United Way Wing Eating Contest sponsored by Buffalo Wild Wings and hosted at Grant Middle School will take place on Friday, October 24th, 2014 at 1:30pm. Each team entering the contest must consist of five contestants. At least one of the contestants per team must be a female. Each team entering must […]
Car Show, Last Market are Friday in Downtown Marion
October 9, 2014 by
Downtown Marion will host the Shoot the Loop Tailgate Party Car Show this Friday, October 10, 2014. It had originally been set for October 3, but was pushed back a week due to bad weather. Located in the Marion City Parking lot on the corner of South Prospect and West Church Streets, registration will be […]
Rags or Riches; Marion Historical Society Event is Ready to Tell You
October 2, 2014 by
Are you curious about the value of a family heirloom or vintage item picked up at a flea market or yard sale? The Marion County Historical Society, Kingston Residence of Marion, and Garth’s Art and Auctions are presenting “Rags, Riches, Jewels or Junk,” their very own version of the popular PBS program Antiques Road Show. […]
Local “Taste of the Harvest” to Benefit WOSU Public Media
September 30, 2014 by
The 13th Annual Taste of the Harvest wine tasting benefit will be held on Monday, October 6, 2014, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the Guthery Community Room in Maynard Hall on the campus of The Ohio State University at Marion. Benefiting WOSU Public Media and WOSB-FM, the evening will feature heavy hors d’oeuvres and […]
Richwood’s Heifer Festival is Saturday at New Location
September 24, 2014 by
This year’s 10th Annual Heifer Festival is Saturday, September 27, 2014, from 10:00am-4:00pm at the North Union High School in Richwood. After being held previously at the Richwood Fairgrounds, organizers say this year’s move to North Union will eliminate the weather uncertainties. Free entertainment will be provided throughout the day on the high school stage […]
United Way Kicking Off Annual Campaign, Seeking Volunteer Readers
September 12, 2014 by
United Way of Marion County will kick-off its annual fundraising campaign Thursday, September 18, 2014 at 5:15 p.m. at the Marion Area Chamber’s Business After Hours Event, to be held at and sponsored by the Marion Public Library (445 East Church Street). “Each year we host a public kick-off to rally the community to create […]
“Big D” Golf Outing to Raise Funds in Memory of Derrec Patrick
September 11, 2014 by
The Derrec Patrick Memorial “Big D” Golf Outing will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at Whetstone Golf Club. The 3 Man Team Scramble will raise funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society along with a college scholarship. Registration is $75/person or $225/Team. Registration deadline is September 12, 2014. First 36 paid entries will […]
