Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing that on Tuesday, September 2, at 6:00 pm detours will begin being posted in the downtown Marion area to accommodate activities for the 2014 Marion Popcorn Festival. Streets will remain closed until the festival’s conclusion at midnight on Saturday and may remain closed into early Sunday morning for festival clean-up. […]
Popcorn Festival Seeks Workers for Stage Set Up
September 2, 2014 by
The 2014 Marion Popcorn Festival is looking for workers to help set up the main stage. Those interested should meet at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday morning, September 3, 2014 in the large city parking lot at South Prospect and West Church streets. These are the only workers hired directly by the Marion Popcorn Festival. Those […]
Time Running Out to Get Discounted Popcorn Festival Ride Tickets
August 29, 2014 by
The Marion Popcorn Festival will be offering discounted tickets for the Marion Popcorn Festival amusement rides through Tuesday, September 2nd, at the Marion Convention & Visitors Bureau, 1713 Marion-Mt. Gilead Road, bluefusion entertainment in the Plaza Shopping Center on Mt. Vernon Avenue, and both locations of the Marion Community Credit Union, 300 Barks Road and […]
Festival is Looking for Your Best Popcorn Recipes
August 22, 2014 by
The Marion Popcorn Festival’s Recipe Contest will pop to the forefront once again in 2014. Judging will take place on Thursday, September 4, at the Marion Popcorn Festival, but entries are due soon. Mary Longo of the OSU Extension office, who coordinates the event, indicates it is a traditional cooking contest where the finished product […]
Registration Open for Popcorn 100 Bike Tour
August 19, 2014 by
The 2014 Marion Popcorn Festival Popcorn 100 Bike Tour will be held September 6, 2014. The family-friendly ride consists of 25, 35, 64 and 105 mile routes. Registration/sign-in begins at 7:00 a.m. at the McKinley Park shelter house adjacent to Marion General Hospital; the ride will get underway at 8:00 a.m. Pre-registration is available at […]
Reiff Named Miss Teen Popcorn
August 18, 2014 by
Hanah Reiff captured the 2014 Miss Teen Popcorn title Saturday evening in festivities at River Valley High School. “I can’t believe it,” said the newly crowned Reiff. “All the girls were so amazing and talented that I’m absolutely stunned to have won.” Reflecting on her year as Miss Teeny Pop 2011, she said, “I know […]
Fogle Crowned 2014 Miss Teeny Pop
August 18, 2014 by
Olivia Fogle was chosen Miss Teeny Pop 2014 Saturday during competition at River Valley High School. The 12-year also won overall commercial and tied for overall talent; and garnered an additional award for generating the most program ads. The River Valley Middle School student said, “I’m excited … breathless … just no words to describe […]
Registration Open for Annual Popcorn 5K Run/Walk
August 15, 2014 by
The 2014 Marion Popcorn Festival 5K Run is being held Saturday, September 6, 2014. This event is open to both runners and walkers and is TAC Certified. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m., with the race start time at 9:15 a.m. Pre-registration cost is $17.00 until September 3rd. Registration forms received after September 3rd and up […]
Miss Teeny Pop will be Crowned on Saturday
August 14, 2014 by
The 2014 Miss Teeny Pop will be chosen Saturday, August 16, at River Valley High School. Competition begins at 9:30 a.m. with 19 contestants vying for the title. Participants must be aged 6 – 12 and live or go to school in Marion, Crawford, Delaware, Harding, Morrow, Union, or Wyandot county. Each contestant will compete […]
Miss Teen Popcorn to be Chosen Saturday
August 12, 2014 by
Ten contestants will vie for the title of 2014 Miss Teen Popcorn on Saturday, August 16, 7:00 p.m., in festivities at River Valley High School. The contestants include: Contestant: Paiton Bonsel Parents: Tiffaney Ralston of Marion Age: 13 Attending: River Valley Middle School Talent: Lyrical/Acro Contestant: Elizabeth Corwin Parents: Robert & Jennyfer Corwin […]
