Local shopping, adoptable pets, food trucks, and a community raffle come together Aug. 1 at the Marion County Dog Pound to benefit local animal welfare organizations.
A new Kids Count Data Book report found that while Ohio ranks 12th nationally in education, 68% of the state’s fourth graders are not proficient in reading and 68% of eighth graders are not proficient in math.
Marion City Council will hold a committee meeting at 6:30 p.m. July 20 in Council Chambers at Marion City Hall.
Community members are invited to enjoy a baked potato bar, silent auction and 50/50 raffle while raising money for Alzheimer’s awareness and support services during the Spud-Tacular Memories fundraiser on July 24 in Marion.
POET Bioprocessing–Marion awarded $10,000 in Community Impact Grants to four local organizations, supporting projects that improve accessibility, recreation, shelter services and community facilities throughout the Marion area.
OhioHealth Marion General Hospital has earned multiple American Heart Association achievement awards for its commitment to delivering evidence-based stroke care and improving patient outcomes through nationally recognized treatment standards.
Downtown Marion’s annual adopt-a-flowerbed program has transformed the city center into a patriotic red, white and blue showcase for America 250 celebrations, with Junior Service Guild earning top honors among this year’s volunteer gardeners.
A talented group of local teen musicians, UPRISING has quickly become a regional favorite, bringing high-energy rock classics and modern hits to stages across Ohio, including an upcoming performance at Waldo Summer Fest on Saturday from 4-7 p.m.
