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Movie tickets, umbrellas available to blood donors in Marion County this month
This July, the American Red Cross continues to stress blood and platelet donors are critically needed to support lifesaving transfusions this summer. Donors of all blood types are in demand, especially those with type O blood and donors giving platelets. Here are the blood drives scheduled in Marion:. Thursday, 1-7...
Motorcyclist dead in Marion County crash
MARION – Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers are investigating a fatal crash at 5:30 a.m. July 8 on Gooding Road at the intersection of Bethlehem Road in Marion County. Robert Daso, 48, who was driving a 1995 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 motorcycle, was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Marion County coroner, the patrol said.
Rides open at noon and fireworks are set for 10 p.m. Thursday at the Marion County Fair
The excitement at the Marion County Fair is scheduled to continue Thursday with a fireworks show after sunset. The fair will celebrate the nation's Independence Day at the grandstand with a lighted golf cart parade at 8:30 p.m. and then the fireworks at 10 p.m. Gates open 8 a.m. Thursday....
Local veterans saluted during Stand By Your Veteran's Banner Day on Saturday
Marion took time to participate in Stand By Your Veteran’s Banner Day on Saturday. Citizens brought lawn chairs and picnics, and along with their families and friends saluted their loved ones who had served in the military. Randy Drazba, member of the VFW Post 7201, said eligible veterans for the banner program are those...
'Held at high standards': Four youngsters named as royalty for 174th Marion County Fair
Subjects of the 2024 Marion County Fair, behold your new royalty. The fair's king, queen, prince and princess were coronated Monday after a lengthy selection process from some of the county's finest 4-H and FFA youth. Reigning for the next year will be Adrian Starcher, king; Reagan Fitsko, queen; Josiah...
'Like a big puppy dog': Dairy feeder a lovable 4-H project for 11-year-old Jaxton Kibler
Zeus was ready for a drink of water. "He's kinda like a big puppy dog," Jaxton Kibler said of his 615-pound dairy feeder as the pair walked from the barn to the wash rack. The 11-year-old from Waldo raised two Holsteins for the 2024 Marion County Fair, which runs through Saturday night.
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