The Marion City Schools Board of Education voted Monday to display a Ten Commandments plaque previously hung at Harding High School at the Marion County Historical Society. The plaque will be loaned to the historical society while the school district will retain ownership. The school district may request the plaque back at any time. Superintendent […]
Marion City School Board votes to display Ten Commandments plaque at Historical Society
March 17, 2015 by
Maurice Clarett speaking at Marion church Sunday
March 13, 2015 by
Former Ohio State University football standout Maurice Clarett will speak at Apex Church on Sunday, March 15, 2015 as part of their Friend Day. He will speak at both their 9:00am and 10:30am services. When Clarett was five years old, he said he knew he wanted to be a distinguished football player. His dream was […]
OhioHealth offering training for faith leaders to promote health in their communities
February 13, 2015 by
OhioHealth Marion General Hospital and OhioHealth MedCentral Hospital are offering training sessions for congregational volunteers or staff who would like to learn more about promoting health in their faith community. No medical background is necessary. From February 17 through April 7, 2015, sessions take place on Tuesday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. Learn about […]
LaRue Church holding free community meal
January 21, 2015 by
LaRue United Methodist Church will hold a free community meal on Sunday, January 25, 2015 which will feature Chicken Parmesan, salad, dessert and drinks. Serving will be from 4:30pm to 6:00pm at the church, 166 North High Street, LaRue. The free meal is funded by a grant from the United Methodist Church Community Outreach grant. […]
New home chosen for Ten Commandments plaque
January 15, 2015 by
A committee recommended on Tuesday that a Ten Commandments plaque previously located at Marion Harding High School be on display at Diverse Moves Dance Studio. The committee, which included faith-based leaders, Harding students, community leaders, a student’s parent, a student’s grandparent, Marion City Schools Superintendent Gary Barber and school board member Ted McKinniss, met for […]
Hunting expert to speak at Wild Game Dinner
January 13, 2015 by
Richland Road Church of Christ will host their potluck-style Men’s Wild Game Dinner on Friday, January 16, 2015 at 6:00pm. The guest speaker will be Jeremy Kelch of the pro staff of Outdoor Insight TV. Kelch, also a teacher, was raised in the small town of Hundred, West Virginia. He said he started chasing deer […]
Theology on Tap offers question and answer session on Catholic faith
January 9, 2015 by
St. Mary Church is reaching out to young adults interested in the Catholic faith. Begun in November, Theology on Tap is a monthly outreach program of the local parish designed for young adults, ages 21-40. The next Theology on Tap is Tuesday, January 13, 2015. “Theology on Tap is designed to engage young adults – […]
Marion church holding drive thru food giveaway
December 17, 2014 by
Fairpark Community Baptist Church will hold a Drive Thru Food Giveaway on Saturday, December 20, 2014 starting at 9:00 am. No paperwork or ID is required and everyone is welcome. The church is located at 940 Bermuda Drive in Marion.
Marion Christian Center holding winter clothing drive
December 12, 2014 by
Marion Christian Center is having a “Winter Clothing Drive” this Sunday, December 14, 2014 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. It will be held at 370 East Mark Street in Marion. This event is for anyone who is in need of clothes for themselves or their families. It is free.
City Schools say agreement reached on Ten Commandments
December 11, 2014 by
A Ten Commandments plaque previously displayed at Harding High School may find a new home in the community following a discussion between Marion City Schools administrators and concerned students. The plaque, a gift from the Harding Class of 1953, is currently in storage after it was removed earlier this year over concerns that it could […]
