The BookMarks, a Friends group of the Marion Public Library, will host a fundraising event on Friday, November 11, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., titled Speaking Volumes. Internationally bestselling author Anne Perry will be the featured guest, delivering a talk and signing copies of her books for attendees. Organizers say this after-hours event at Marion Public […]
United Way’s 2016 campaign to focus on people right here at home
September 12, 2016 by
The United Way of Marion County’s annual campaign is set to kick off on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at the OhioHealth Marion General Hospital. The celebration is in conjunction with the Marion Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours and will begin at 5:00 pm, with a brief presentation at 5:30 pm. This year’s emphasis is […]
Cushing Scholarship Fund gets boost from auto auction
August 26, 2016 by
Streetwise Motors in Marion has made a substantial contribution to the Stormy Ray Cushing Scholarship Fund at Marion Community Foundation, announced Dean Jacob, Foundation President and CEO. The dealership raffled off a 1986 Pontiac Fierro during their annual Safety City car show and donated nearly $5,000 in proceeds to the Cushing Scholarship Fund. “We can’t […]
Car show to benefit Marion resident dealing with serious medical condition
August 18, 2016 by
A benefit car show will take place on Sunday, August 21, 2016 to help life-long Marion resident Brad Reed. The benefit, to be held at Pesto’s Quick Italian, 1292 Delaware Avenue in Marion, will feature all types of cars, motorcycles, and trucks. There will also be live music, raffles, a silent auction, and giveaways. Reed, […]
St. Mary Parish Festival includes food, games, and a $3,000 top prize
August 18, 2016 by
St. Mary Church, 251 North Main Street in Marion, invites the community to their parish festival offering chicken BBQ on Saturday, August 20 and family-fun foods and games on Sunday, August 21, 2016. Saturday evening focuses on the famous Mike Nicolosi Chicken Dinners offered from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (or until sold out). Dinner includes role/butter, baked […]
Teams sought for 4th annual Timothy J. Millisor Memorial
July 22, 2016 by
The 4th Annual Timothy J. Millisor Memorial 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament will be held on August 6, 2016 at Elgin High School Gymnasiums. Registration at Noon, Games begin at 1:00 All proceeds benefit The Timothy J. Millisor Memorial Scholarship. $11,000 has been awarded to area seniors in the past three years. The tourney is […]
YMCA capital campaign reaches 90% of $2 million goal
July 12, 2016 by
On July 11, 2016, the Marion Family YMCA announced they have so far raised 90% of their $2 million WE’RE HERE FOR GOOD Capital Campaign goal. The YMCA has commitments of $1,794,077 towards its goal of $2 million. The YMCA’s capital campaign is raising funds to reduce the current building debt and to help with […]
Popcorn Festival hosting first Lip Sync Contest
June 27, 2016 by
The Marion Popcorn Festival is announcing the first Community Showcase Stage Lip Sync Battle “Fake It To Make It” will take place at Bluefusion Entertainment Center during the month of July. All contestants will be scheduled to perform in the preliminaries on Saturday, July 16, 2016. The top ten from the preliminary performance will move […]
Annual book sale this weekend to support Marion library
June 16, 2016 by
The Friends Annual Used Book Sale will kick off Thursday, June 16, 2016 with a Members Only sale from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. The sale will continue for the general public on Saturday, June 18, from 9 am to 4 pm and Sunday, June 19, from 1 to 4 pm. Sunday is Box day and all […]
Teams sought for Marion Popcorn Festival’s 2016 Golf Outing
June 13, 2016 by
The 2016 Marion Popcorn Festival Golf Outing will be held Saturday, July 9, 2016. The golf outing will be held at King’s Mill Golf Course. Prizes will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams, proximity and low score, as well as raffle prizes. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m.; tee time 8:30 a.m. […]
