OSUM Team Repeats as Wing Eating Champs

31 teams pounded down nearly 2,000 hot wings in just five minutes during the 12th Annual Hot Wing Eating Contest on Friday, October 26, 2012, at Grant Middle School. The event serves as Grant students’ fundraising effort for United Way of Marion County and raised more than $2,000 for the 2012 Campaign, which benefits more […]

Group to Hold Halloween Cosmic Bingo

The Marion County Athletic Boosters Association will hold a Halloween Cosmic Bingo on Wednesday, October 31, 2012. Doors open at 4:30pm and games begin at 7:00pm at their facility at 1701 Marion-Bucyrus Road just north of the City of Marion. 18 cards are $30 pre-sell and $35 at the door. Dinner will be provided and […]

Historical Society Holding “Dinner with the Presidents”

On November 3 at the TRECA building on Delaware Avenue in Marion, the Marion County Historical Society will present their 32d annual Dinner with the Presidents. The Society says that guests will not only enjoy an evening out, they will dine on presidential favorites and have the opportunity to discuss life in the White House […]

MTC Hosting Electronics Recycling Drive

Calling it a win-win event, Marion Technical College is inviting the community to drop off their old, unused, and obsolete electronics to be properly recycled. The proceeds from the recycling will go to the Marion Technical College’s Adult Basic Literacy Education (ABLE) program. The Event will be held on October 20th from 9:00am-12:00pm. Residents can […]

Historical Society Holding Ham and Bean Supper

The Marion County Historical Society and Kingston of Marion are holding their 4th Annual Ham and Bean Supper on October 20, 2012, from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Tickets are sold only in advance and are available through the Marion County Historical Society at the cost of $5. Each dinner includes ham & beans, coleslaw, […]

Fundraiser to Benefit State Senate Candidate

The public is invited to a an “energy filled breakfast for Tanyce Addison’s Final Push to Victory” on Saturday, October 13, 2012 from 8:00 am to 10:00 am. The event will be held at Baires Deli, 131 South Main Street in Marion. Any contribution is welcome, but the suggested donations are Supporter: $25, Friends: $50, […]

4th Annual Bark For Life is Sunday

The 4th annual Bark For Life of Marion takes place on Sunday, October 14, at Pleasant Township Park. Organizers are inviting the public to join the Honored Pet Survivor, Prince “Mickey” Jolley. You can come greet Mickey as he walks with his human survivors this year. Mickey was diagnosed with a Mast Cell tumor and […]

Elgin Show Choir Hosting Annual “Casino Night”

The Elgin High School Show Choir is inviting the community to their second annual Casino Night. The event will take place on Saturday, October 13 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm in the high school gymnasium. Tickets will be $20 and can be pre-purchased from a student or bought at the door. Guests will be […]

Spaghetti Dinner to Benefit Senior Services Levy Committee

The Senior Services Levy Committee invites the public to a benefit spaghetti dinner on Saturday, October 13th, at the K of C Hall located at 1232 East Center Street. The menu will include spaghetti with meat sauce, tossed salad, garlic bread, brownies, and beverage, all for $7. Ticket-holders can come anytime between 4:00 pm and […]

Vendors Sought for Annual Christmas Craft Show

The 23rd annual Ohio Valley Christmas Craft Show will be held Sunday November 4th, 2012 at Veterans Memorial Coliseum on the Marion County Fairgrounds in Marion. The one-day show runs from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Vendor applications are still being accepted. The show will feature over 70 booths with exhibitors from all over Ohio […]