Marion Republican making plans for annual Hog Roast and Auction

Items for the Marion County Republican Party’s annual Hog Roast and Auction are being accepted now, according to Marden Watts, auction chairman. The event to be held Thursday, August 13th at 5:30 at All-Occasions Catering, 6989 Waldo-Delaware Rd., Waldo, will feature an array of items available through silent and verbal bidding.  There will be tickets […]

Edwards, Cummingham named local Republicans of the Months

Named Republicans of the Month by the Marion County GOP Central and Executive Committee were Warren Tom Edwards for April and Leslie Cunningham for May. A Caledonia resident,, Edwards has been with the Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office for 15 years, and as an assistant prosecutor has handled felony cases including homicides.  He was a candidate […]

State Representatives to speak at Republican Club meeting

The Marion Republic Club will hold their regular monthly meeting on Monday, May 17, 2015, at 7:00 PM at the Marion GOP Headquarters, 114 South Main Street in Marion. This month their guest speakers will be State Representatives Dorothy Pelanda and Christina Hagan. They will be discussing the Ohio Budget process and key legislative plans […]

Smith named local Republican of the Year, over 180 attend annual dinner

The Marion County Republican Party has announced that Jacqueline Smith has been named the 2014 Marion County Republican of the Year. The local party also recently held their annual Harding Day Dinner where over 180 heard from Ohio Auditor Dave Yost. Since moving to Marion in 2008, Smith has been active in its political life. […]

Smith, Meyer honored by Marion Republicans

The Marion County Republican Central and Executive Committee has selected Jackie Smith and John Meyer as November and December Republicans of the Month. Smith has been involved in the community by being on the board of the Marion Homeless Shelter, Habitat for Humanity and an active ally of Marion Matters.  Additionally, during December she is […]

Congressman Jordan to Speak at Annual Century Club Event

U.S. Congressman Jim Jordan, Ohio 4th district, will be the featured speaker at the 2014 Marion County Century Club event on Thursday, November 6. Jordan, who represents Marion County, is on the November 4 ballot and is known for his conservative pro-family voting record, said Marion County Republican Chairman John Matthews. “In Congress he continues […]

Sheets Named Republican of the Month for September

Republican of the Month for September was Charles Sheets, who was called instrumental in supplying the equipment for the Civic Division prize winning GOP float in the recent Marion Popcorn Festival Parade.  He was selected by the Marion County GOP Central and Executive Committee. Sheets, a retired farmer, is a member of the Delaware Farm […]

Republican Women’s Club to Hear from Two Supreme Court Candidates

Two incumbent Ohio Supreme Court Justice candidates will be speaking to the Marion County Republican Women’s Club members on Tuesday, October 14, 2014. Justice Judi French, seeking a term beginning Jan.2, 2015, and Justice Sharon Kennedy, seeking an additional term beginning Jan. 1, 2015, will speak at the 11:45 a.m. luncheon held at the Harding […]

Marion Republicans Open Headquarters for Election Season

Marion County Republican headquarters are now open until the November 4, 2014 mid-term elections. The hours at the 114 South Main Street location are Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and again from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.   During these hours, volunteers will be available to answer questions, offer printed information, distribute yard […]

Marion Republicans Selling Food, Including Breakfast, During Festival

Food will be served inside the Marion County Republican Headquarters, 114 S. Main St. during the Popcorn Festival Thursday through Saturday. Breakfast including egg casserole, potatoes, homemade biscuits, gravy, juice and coffee will be served from 9 to 11 a.m.  Lunch and dinner will be available between 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with shredded chicken, […]