Marion Now - Moving Our Community Forward

The Pleasant High School Musical of "Cinderella" is March 11 & 12th at 7pm and March 13th at 3pm at The Marion Palace Theater. For tickets and details contact Pleasant HS at (740) 389-2389. Join director and choreographer Olivia Brazell and members of the cast on the podcast episode.

Marion Mayor Scott Schertzer joined the podcast to talk about job openings in the City of Marion, Love Our Neighborhoods and a grant for our Police Department. The Mayor also talked about his just announced campaign for State Treasurer.

The Marion Business Builders Chapter pf BNI has started The Marion K-9 Project to replace Marion's aging Police K-9's. They held a press conference on Monday, January 31, 2022 to announce the plans to raise the funds to accomplish this task. This podcast episode is the audio from that press conference. www.facebook.com/MarionBNI

David Bacon from Roth Bacon Moon Attorneys, LLC joined the podcast to talk about Limited Liability Companies in Ohio and new legislation that was passed in their regards. www. RothBaconLaw.com

Marion Mayor Scott Schertzer took time to join the podcast to talk about the state of the city. He addressed plans for the roads, bridges, street resurfacing and our parks. He also talked about snow and ice removal and jobs in the city. The Mayor also took a few minutes to talk about the proposal to switch Marion to a Charter City from a Statutory City.

Dan Criswell from the Marion County Jr. Fair Building Improvement Committee joined the podcast to talk about their February 12, 2022 fundraising dinner and auction, featuring music from Lee Gantt. Get details at: https://www.facebook.com/Marion-County-Jr-Fair-Building-Improvement-Committee-102938441121085

Randy Drasba from the Marion County Vietnam Veterans joined the podcast to talk about the Marion Military Banner Project. The deadline to order a banner for a veteran is fast approaching. Randy gives details on how to order and what the program is all about.

Heidi Jones, the Executive Director of Marion Matters joined the podcast to talk about what they do. She highlighted how they help get ahead, and their Employee Resource Network. Heidi also addressed a project that is going on to learn about Transportation issues in Marion County and invites you to take their survey to help. She also talked about their Hope Center and how it's helping the neighbor...

You've been named to act on someone's behalf... Now what? Jessica Moon, a Partner at Roth, Bacon, Moon Attorneys, llc, will navigate you though the process and bring calm to, what can be, a stressful situation. www. RothBaconLaw.com

Marion Mayor Scott Schertzer joined the podcast to update us on what happening around the city of Marion. He talked about holiday closures, curbside waste collection and snow and ice removal plans. he also address the need for Police Department applicants and the budget for the city. https://www.marionohio.us/

Jessica Moon, a Partner from Roth, Bacon, Moon Attorneys, llc, talks about financial changes that could come with new legislation. She also addresses a trend where many business owners are selling their companies due to todays conditions. With that, they are here to help you, whether you're a buyer or a seller. Jessica has lots of good advice. www. RothBaconLaw.com

Marion Mayor Scott Schertzer joined the podcast to discuss city services and the budget. He talked about the leaf and yard waste pick-up program, there's a job opening for a zoning inspector and plenty of holiday events are scheduled around the city.

This Saturday, November 20, 2021, you can help the Heart of Ohio Homeless Shelter by participating in their Donation Drive Thru Event. They're accepting all sorts of personal care and household items for their clients. Devin Durain joined the podcast to talk about the event. For More Details: https://www.facebook.com/heartofohiohomelessshelter

Randy Drasba and Terry Cline joined the podcast to introduce you to a Military Banner Campaign that is happening in Marion County. Randy, Terry and their committee are working to sell a beautiful banner to honor all of Marion's Veterans on utility poles around town. The banners are $135 each and will go up in May of 2022. If you're interested, call Penny Richardson at (419) 560-1124 for details.

Marion Mayor Scott Schertzer joined the podcast to update us on what's happening in the city. He addressed the ongoing situation with the auditor and also updated us on Trick-r-Treat, Yard waste and leaf pick-up as well as an update on streets and sewers.

The Veteran's Concert, "Honoring All Who Served" will be at the Marion First Presbyterian Church will be on November 7th at 4pm. Featuring Harding High School Band and much more. Bring a donation of personal items that will be collected for the Veteran's Home in Sandusky, OH. Details at www.1presby.org

Jessica Moon, from Roth, Bacon, Moon Attorneys, llc, joined the podcast to discuss the impact of The American Families Plan currently being discussed by Congress. www. RothBaconLaw.com

Christy Neff, from Marion's PEP Club (Parks Enhancement Project), joined Paul James at The Marion Rotary Centennial Playground Groundbreaking on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 to talk about how the playground idea and funding got off the ground and how the construction will go. Amber Wertman, Marion Rotary Club President, also joined the conversation to talk about why the local organization got invol...

Jennifer Russell and Emily Moore from HER Realtors in Marion joined the podcast to talk about their agency and why they love helping their clients buy and sell their homes. Emily talked about why she decided to get into real estate, while Jennifer talked about why she chose to join Melissa Rodgers team in Marion. www. Marion. HERRealtors.com

Lehner's Pumpkin Farm gets open on Saturday September 18 through October 31 in Radnor. Christy and Shelly Lehner joined the podcast to talk about the pumpkins, kids activities bonus days and the delicious food available on their working family farm. www. LehnersPumpkins.com

Marion Mayor Scott Schertzer joined the podcast to give everyone an update on what's happening in city government. He talked about a recent fire in the city, road paving, railroad crossings, Halloween and mandates.

Michael from Boyd Funeral Home joined the podcast to talk about how funerals have changed over the past several years and to especially highlight how vehicles have changed so much with people's celebration of life. www. BoydFuneralMarion.com

If you can think back past 11 years to local country music, you remember going to Last Chance concerts at local bars, festivals, fairs and on the Marion Palace Stage. Tonight, at the Marion Popcorn Festival Main Stage at 6pm, they're reuniting for to open for Eddie Montgomery of Montgomery Gentry. Paul James met up with Chad Clark and Danny Gregory to talk about the show.

Cathy Richardson, Grammy Nominated Lead Vocalist of Jefferson Starship, joined Paul James to talk about their upcoming show at the Historic Marion Palace Theater, how she loves honoring Grace Slick and Janis Joplin and how the band dealt with the shutdown. Check it out... Kicking off the touring artist series at the Palace is legendary rock group JEFFERSON STARSHIP on Friday, September 24, 2021 at...

Ericka Stark from Scioto Shoe Mart joined the podcast with Whitney from NC4K to talk about Pipers Big Give! It's a coupon book filled with discounts and giveaways from Scioto Shoe Mart for a $20 donation to NC4K, an organization that supports families that are dealing with childhood cancer. It's an amazing effort. www. SciotoShoeMarion.com