The Steve Young Memorial Lodge, Marion County Fraternal Order of Police has begun its annual telephone solicitation program for 2014. Area residents may receive telephone calls seeking donations to help fund the important programs sponsored by the FOP in the community, such as the Cops and Kids program where local law enforcement officers take under […]
3-on-3 Tournament to Honor Memory of Tim Millisor, Benefit Scholarship
July 11, 2014 by
Friends and family will hold the 2nd Annual Timothy Millisor Memorial Scholarship 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament on Saturday, August 2, 2014. After giving away a $1,000 scholarship last year, organizers hope to double or triple that amount through this year’s event. The tournament will be held at Elgin High School with games starting at noon. It […]
Booster Club Holding Flippin 5K XC Run
July 9, 2014 by
The Flippin 5K XC Run will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. with proceeds to benefit the Mid Ohio Gymnastics Booster Club. The 5-kilometer (3.1 mile) race will take place behind Harding High School, 1500 Harding Hwy East, on a grassy field course not a road race. Registrations received after July […]
Ohio State Marion Hosting Kids Palooza Saturday
June 27, 2014 by
The public is invited to come out on Saturday, June 28, 2014 from 11:00am to 3:00pm at Ohio State University at Marion for Kids Palooza. Activities will include clowns, balloons, face painting, ponies, photos, bouncy gyms, inflatables, music, car seat checks, fire truck, police cars, Kids ID’s, humane society, and more. The day is a […]
Love INC to Provide Information, Accept Donations During Tag Day
June 19, 2014 by
Love INC will hold their annual Tag Day from 9:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at Walmart, 1546 Marion-Mount Gilead Road in Marion. On this day, Love INC will be reaching out to the community and sharing what they do. Also, donations will be accepted to further assistance to those in need in […]
Shovel City Crawlers Teaming Up with United Way
June 11, 2014 by
You are invited to come out and support Marion’s Independent Baseball League team and help create opportunities for a better community as the Shovel City Crawlers help support United Way of Marion County this Saturday, June 14, 2014. Attend either the 1:00pm or 4:00pm game (or both), present the flyer for the event, and a […]
Hillbilly Showdown Car Show is Saturday
June 10, 2014 by
The “Hillbilly Showdown” car and truck show is planned for Saturday, June 14, 2014 from Noon to 4:00pm with registration from 10:00am to Noon. The Show is sponsored by Presidential Center, Genesis Healthcare and Kingston Residence of Marion and will be located at 524 and 464 James Way, Marion, Ohio. Price to show is $5 […]
7th Annual Baguette Run to Raise Funds for Turning Point
June 6, 2014 by
The seventh annual Baguette Run – A First Step Against Domestic Violence – is being held June 21, 2014 and will begin at the Panera Bread Café on State Route 95 in Marion, at 8:00 am. The event is to raise funds for victims of domestic violence and their families. All the money raised during […]
Bicycles, Motorcycles, and Classic Cars All this Weekend in Marion
June 5, 2014 by
In addition to dozens of garage sales, including the Prospect sales, there are three big events in the Marion area on Saturday, June 7, 2014. The Hot Tamale Bycycle Tour, Brandy Winfield Run, and the Cruisin’ for Dialysis are all back providing activities and raising funds. Hot Tamale Bicycle Tour, organized by the Heart of […]
Commissioner Candidate Holding Fundraiser
June 4, 2014 by
Rob Whalen, the Democratic candidate for Marion County Commissioner, will be holding a fundraiser/meet-the-candidate event on Friday, June 6, 2014 at McKinley Park from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. The suggested donation is $25 and dinner will include pulled pork, smoked brisket, hot dogs, various salads and side dishes, and desserts. Anyone with questions of the candidate […]
