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Aces of Trades: Scott Baldwin is happy to 'lend an ear' while mixing drinks
The way he sees it, he’s a host. “As a kid I was always on the go,” Scott Baldwin said. “We didn't have the internet and Netflix. We had to entertain ourselves. I never really gave too much thought to the future. I’m more of a here and now type of person. Enjoy right now. Worry about tomorrow, well, tomorrow. So I never thought I'd be doing what I do.”
MarionMade!: Pleasant teen revs up passion for music and cars to benefit music programs
Each week, this series shares MarionMade! stories of our many wonderful people, places, products and programs in the greater Marion community. To read more positive stories of Marion, or to share some of your own, visit us at marionmade.org or on social media. Dylan Hanshaw, an 18-year-old senior at Pleasant...
Lion Club will collect eyeglasses during Bucyrus First Friday this week
The Bucyrus Lions Club will collect usable eyeglasses at First Friday downtown 5-8 p.m. Friday in front of Special Moments Bridal Shop, 213 S. Sandusky Ave. The glasses will be recycled to help people in other countries who do not have access to eyeglasses. Reading glasses help older people keep working at their jobs.
Experience the emotional powerhouse of 'Next to Normal' at the Palace Theatre
The Palace Cultural Arts Association (PCAA) will present a one-night-only encore performance of the musical "Next to Normal" on May 17 at the Marion Palace Theatre. The Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, rated PG-13, delves into the heart of a family's struggle with mental illness, underscored by a pop-rock score.
Marion CAN DO! director receives special honor from OSU Marion
The Ohio State University at Marion presented Gus Comstock, director of Marion CAN DO!, with the Ralph Howard Service Award during the campus's annual Academic Recognition Ceremony on April 19. The award is given each year by the Marion campus board to an individual or an organization that has contributed...
Softball stats: Who are the Marion-area leaders in hitting and pitching?
Here are the Marion-area softball statistical leaders through Tuesday, April 23:. College Notebook:Highland's Raina Terry coming back to Illinois after All-American season. Check it out:Semipro soccer club calling Harding Stadium home this spring. Home Runs. PLAYERHR. Bentley Auld, RV3. Kenzie Delaney, Rid.3. Faith Staley, Ple.3. Mahaila Strobel, N'mor3. Samantha Woods,...
Report on solar farm says 'inability to establish' criteria before Monday's public hearing
Staff of several state agencies have recommended the Ohio Power Siting Board deny the application for a proposed solar farm in Marion County. Regardless of that recommendation, county residents are invited to a public hearing on the Chestnut Solar proposal Monday at 5 p.m. at Tri-Rivers Career Center, 2222 Marion-Mount Gilead Road, in Marion.
Property transfers: Sales range from $12K to nearly $400K
These real estate transactions were recorded in Marion County between April 11 and April 17:. 523 N. State St., Marion; Mary Barrick to Midwest Real Estate Firm; $22,000. 1207 Arbor Lane, Marion; David W. Starks to Tran Chau; $207,000. 209 Wallace St., Marion; Timothy W. and Olivia Toland to Matthew...
River Valley's Eva Moran sets pole vault mark during Marion Night Invitational
MARION — Eva Moran sacrificed playing girls basketball this past winter for a performance like Friday night. Competing at the 74th Marion Night Invitational, the River Valley junior won the girls pole vault with an outdoor personal best mark of 11 feet, 6 1/4 inches. Moran didn't like giving up basketball, adding "it was...
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