23 Marion area high school students participated in the 63rd Ohio YMCA Youth in Government State Assembly at the Ohio Statehouse April 3, 4 and 5, 2014. Marion delegates joined 475 middle and high school students (grades 8 – 12) from throughout the state in this leadership and public service program. “From youth sports to […]
YMCA Dolphin Swimmers Compete in National Championship
April 8, 2014 by
Two swimmers from the Marion Family YMCA Dolphins Swim Team just returned from competing in the 2014 YMCA Short Course National Championship in Greensboro, North Carolina. Rachel Shipp, senior at North Union High School and daughter of Margo Shipp, competed in the 100 and 200 Fly. Madison Linstedt, 7th Grader at Elgin Local Schools and […]
Harding Students & Staff Give Back on United Service Day
April 7, 2014 by
Marion Harding High School students and staff spent Friday giving back to the community during the school’s first United Service Day. Harding partnered with the United Way of Marion County, the Marion Area Chamber of Commerce, the City of Marion and the Pearson Foundation to organize the day. The majority of students and staff participated […]
State Capital Budget Sending Nearly $4 Million to Marion Projects
April 3, 2014 by
Late Wednesday night, Governor John Kasich signed a bill into law that allocates nearly $2.4 billion for repairs, maintenance and construction of publicly owned buildings and other infrastructure across Ohio. The new law will send nearly $4 million to Marion to pay for projects at the Palace Theatre, Harding Home, and the Marion campus. Gov. […]
Harding Drumline Wins State Competition
April 3, 2014 by
The Marion Harding High School Indoor Drumline placed first in its class during a state championship on Saturday, March 29. The drumline competed in the Ohio Indoor Performance Association State Championships at Wapakoneta High School, beating seven others in its class to be named the OIPA Percussion Regional A State Champions, Marion City Schools band […]
Harding Students Volunteering at Community Sites During United Service Day
April 1, 2014 by
In the spirit of “Living United,” more than 1,000 Harding High School students and staff will show their commitment to positive change on Friday, April 4. In partnership with United Way of Marion County, the Marion Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Pearson Foundation, Harding High School will implement its very first United Service Day […]
RAMTEC Vex Robotics League Earns $25,000 Honda Grant
March 25, 2014 by
The Tri-Rivers RAMTEC Vex Robotics League has earned a Honda North America grant for $25,000 to increase student interest in becoming future manufacturing and engineering technicians, according to Ritch Ramey, RAMTEC Coordinator The grant, written by Ramey, will help Central Ohio schools expand their engineering technology awareness and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) curriculum. […]
Marion Legal Aid Office Offering Free Services to Veterans & Military Families
March 20, 2014 by
The Marion office of the Legal Aid Society of Columbus has received a grant to provide legal services to veterans, military service members, and their families in civil legal matters. Those who have served in the military can now come to the Legal Aid office at 150 Oak Street, Marion, Ohio and receive assistance with […]
Annual Farmers Care Breakfast is Saturday
March 20, 2014 by
The Marion County Farm Bureau will hold their annual Farmers Care Breakfast this Saturday, March 22, 2014 at Tri-Rivers Career Center from 7:00am to 11:00am. Pancakes, sausage, eggs, milk, juice and coffee will be served for 50 cents or a canned food donation. They will also have Farm to Family cooking demonstrations at 8:00, 9:00 […]
Exhibits Come to Life During “A Night at Heritage Hall”
March 18, 2014 by
On March 28 and 29, 2014 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, the Marion County Historical Society will present the 8th annual “A Night at Heritage Hall.” The event promises a “fun-filled” evening of self-guided flashlight tours throughout Heritage Hall, a historic 1910 Federal Post Office converted into a museum. As visitors tour by flashlight […]
