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Boys II Men, Thompson, Journey Tribute Announced for Popcorn Fest

The lineup for the 32nd Marion Popcorn Festival has been announced.  It includes one of the most iconic R & B groups of all time, Boyz II Men, on Saturday, September 8, new country sensation Josh Thompson on Friday, September 7, and The Ultimate Journey Xperience, a Journey tribute on Thursday, September 6. All performances begin at 8:30 p.m. and are free to Festival attendees.

OSUM Students Learn Giving Through Grant

Ohio State faculty are teaching students philanthropy, the value of volunteering, and the impact charitable organizations have on our community, and thanks in part to a recent grant award, they are reinforcing a valuable life lesson, “it is better to give than receive.”

Brandy Winfield Memorial Poker Run Set for 8th Year

The Brandy Winfield Memorial Fundraiser Corporation has announced plans for the 8th Annual Brandy Winfield Memorial Poker Run to be held on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at the Marion County Fairgrounds Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 220 E. Fairground St., Marion, Ohio.

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Marion Church Holding Clothing Giveaway | 05/15/2012 - 8:39am
On Saturday, May 26 the Richland Road Church of Christ will be having a free “Spring and Summer Clothing Giveaway.” They will be giving away good, clean spring and summer clothing. Adult...
Mentalist to Highlight Fundraising Dinner | 05/15/2012 - 8:42am
The Marion Area Counseling Center will hold its 2nd annual Dinner and Auction on Friday, May 18, 2012, featuring The Mentalist, Brent Webb. Organizers promise that this show will amaze you as Brent...
Ohio House Passes Bill Banning Texting While Driving | 05/15/2012 - 2:44pm
Ohio is on its way to becoming the 39th state to ban texting while driving, and the first state to ban minors from using hand-held electronic devices behind the wheel. The Ohio House approved the...
First Ohio Casino Opens Monday | 05/14/2012 - 9:41am
Pro-gambling interests have invested heavily on a simple bet: that there is money to be made in Ohio. Construction costs alone for four casinos will approach $1.5 billion. Millions more were spent...