The final Cash Mob for 2012 will be an all day affair on South Main Street this Thursday, October 25. Organized by Downtown Marion and the Marion Young Professionals, the Cash Mobs have been very well received by the businesses involved as well as those who come to participate. It was decided to do an […]
T.J. Maxx Store Set to Open in Marion, Donate to Turning Point
October 23, 2012 by
A new T.J. Maxx location will open in Marion on Sunday, October 28, 2012. The store, located on Marion-Mt. Gilead Road in the same building as Office Depot and Gordon Foods, will be open Sunday from 8:00am to 8:00pm and the first 1,000 shoppers will receive free, reusable bags. In celebration of its new Marion […]
Residents Speak Out Against Quarry Annexation, Expansion
October 17, 2012 by
As Marion City Council contemplates the annexation of a portion of National Lime and Stone to allow them to expand their quarry operations, the residents of a bordering neighborhood are not happy about the plan. Citing concerns over home damage, excessive noise, and issues with wells, several residents spoke out during the City Council’s Zoning […]
Next Cash Mob Is Thursday in Marion
September 26, 2012 by
The Cash Mobs organized by Downtown Marion and the Marion Young Professionals have been very well received by the businesses involved as well as those who come to participate. The next Cash Mob is set for Thursday, September 27. “A Cash Mob,” said Karen Herr, manager of Downtown Marion, “is essentially an organized Flash Mob […]
Style Show, Luncheon to Benefit Recovery Center
September 25, 2012 by
The “New Leaf New You Style Show & Luncheon” is set for Saturday, September 29, 11:00 – 1:00 at Charleston Place in downtown Marion. Your $30 ticket includes lunch by The Candy Shack & Cafe’, a style show featuring a variety of fashions, door prizes and a chance to win hotel accommodations for three nights […]
Elder-Beerman Stores Partner with Goodwill, Offers Deal
September 14, 2012 by
Elder-Beerman stores are holding their semi-annual Goodwill Sale through September 29. When you donate your gently-used clothing at any Elder-Beerman location, you’ll receive a coupon to purchase new clothing from Elder-Beerman. Your donated items will be sold at Marion Goodwill stores, where the revenues fund job training and placement services to help people in Marion […]
Downtown Marion Market to Resume Friday
September 13, 2012 by
The Downtown Marion Market was off a week due to the Marion Popcorn Festival, but will resume this Friday, September 14. Markets will run from 4 – 7 p.m. every Friday through October 12. In what is described as an open air market atmosphere, vendors set up on the sidewalks beginning at the corner of […]
Marion Women’s Business Council Kicks Off Sixteenth Year
September 6, 2012 by
The sixteenth year of the Marion Women’s Business Council brings monthly business networking opportunities, a talk on health issues, a technology talk, a look at small and home business challenges and more. The first luncheon meeting will be Sept. 10 in a new location – the TRECA Building. A complete look at the speaker schedule […]
Summer Italian Fest to Benefit United Way
August 15, 2012 by
The inaugural Rosa & Rocco’s Summer Italian Fest is scheduled from noon until midnight this Saturday, August 18, at Rosa & Rocco’s on McMahan Boulevard. All proceeds from the event will go to benefit United Way of Marion County.
Marion Factory Looking to Hire at Least 20
August 14, 2012 by
US Yachiyo and Opportunity Marion will be conducting pre-screening interviews for 20 or more direct hire general labor positions. The Job-a-Bego will be on site at US Yachiyo, 1177 Kellogg Parkway in Marion, to assist the company. Screening will be conducted from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Thursday, August 16, 2012.
