Marion Now - Moving Our Community Forward

In the last year two deer have been found in Wyandot County with Chronic Wasting Disease. Marion's ODNR Wildlife Officer Chad Grote spoke with Paul James about what it is, where it came from and what we can do to help and stay safe. www. WildOhio.gov

Melissa Rodgers, from HER Realtors, joined the podcast to discuss the steps you need to take to prepare your home for the marketplace when you decide to sell. She also gave us an update on how the Marion Market is doing and more. www. Marion. HERRealtors.com

Crawford-Marion ADAMH Board Executive Director Brad DeCamp joined the podcast to talk about Recovery Month. We also discussed how addiction is everyone's problem and what that means. Brad talked about how things have changed because of the pandemic and why August 31st is an important date.

Marion Mayor Scott Schertzer joined the podcast to talk about the annual State Audit and his concerns about the monthly reconciliations that are needed for the audit to be completed. The Mayor also talked about the street improvement project, rail road crossings concerns and closings for the Labor Day Holiday and Popcorn Festival

Jess Kellie Adams is bringing her acoustic country show to the Marion Popcorn Festival Jess will play on the Showcase Stage on Friday, September 10th at 7:30pm. Hear Jess play he newest song in our studio and talk about her career and goals on this podcast. Hear her music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jess-kellie-adams/1456467164

Elizabeth Moore from Marion County Children's Services joined the podcast to talk about their pre-service training coming in October. This training is the start of you becoming a Foster Parent. Check out the podcast for info and how to learn more about helping kids in our community. www. MarionKids.com

Ashley HomeStore in Marion is having a Ladies Night on Wednesday, August 18th from 6pm to 9pm at their store at 2074 Marion-Mt. Gilead Road in Marion. This is a FREE Community Event to support our local Girl Bosses. It features LIVE Music, Makeup & Jewelry, Wine, Gifts, Food Trucks and much more. Brandy Hobensack is organizing the event and talked to Paul James about the event in this podcast. Get...

OhioHealth Marion General Hospital President Dr. Curt Gingrich joined the podcast to talk about the new Comprehensive Cancer Center coming to Marion in Fall of 2022. www. OhioHealth.com

Marcus from Boyd Funeral Home in Marion joined the podcast to the many different funeral service options a family has for cremations and burials. www. BoydFuneralMarion.com

Max Miller, Red Cross Central Ohio Blood Services Representative, joined the podcast to detail the need for blood and talk about blood drives in Marion coming in the next few weeks and the incentive to donate, including tickets to the Columbus Zoo and Cedar Point. To register and get details go to: www. RedCrossBlood.org

Certified Pedorthist, Shannon Stark from Scioto Shoe Mart, joined the podcast to talk about how important it is to have the proper fit for kids to go back to school. Shannon highlighted how to properly fit a shoe and what types of back to school shoes that are available at Scioto Shoe Mart. www. SciotoShoeMarion.com

Marion Mayor Scott Schertzer joined the podcast to update us on The State of The City. Mayor Schertzer highlighted some job openings for the City of Marion. He talked about a grant for improvements to our airport. He talked about street resurfacing and railroad closures coming in August.

Jessica Moon, a partner at Roth, Bacon, Moon Attorney's llc, joined the podcast to detail the Powers of Attorney available to us. From healthcare to financial and beyond. www. RothBaconLaw.com

The Waldo Summer Festival will be July 16 & 17 in downtown Waldo. Ty Williams joined the podcast to tell us all about the event and the organization behind this awesome non-profit fund raising event.

Shannon Stark, a certified pedorthist from Scioto Shoe Mart in Marion, joined the podcast to talk about buying the right boot or shoe for walking, hiking and backpacking. www. SciotoShoeMarion.com

Marion County Fair Goat Queen Lila Mencer joined the podcast to explain what the Goat Queen does at the fair and why she wanted the responsibility of being part of the fair's Royalty.

Marion County Goat King Jonah Bowdle talked about his responsibilities at this years fair and what it means to be the Goat King.

Vickie McClelland from the Boyd Funeral Home talked about Senior Citizens and Veterans Day at the Marion County Fair and why they're proud to be a sponsor of both special days.

Kelci Mosley, a graduate of River Valley High School, talks about her week at the fair and her project that qualified for The State Fair.

Adrian Starcher, a student at Marion St, Mary School and a member of the Green Camp Shamrocks 4-H Club, was named the Marion County Jr. Fair Prince on Monday. Paul had a chance to talk to him about it and his fair participation.

Kyla Stockdale, a member of the Richland Hayseeds 4-H Club and River Valley FFA, founded the Open Hearts Livestock Show, where kids with developmental disabilities can show animals in a fair setting. It was an idea she developed on her own and will be at the Marion County Fair on Friday, July 2nd at 6:00 PM in the Coliseum. In this podcast, she explains the concept and why she put this event toget...

Marion County Jr. Fair's Emma Crease from River Valley talks about what she does at the fair and why she loves it so much. For details of this weeks fair, just CLICK: https://marioncountyfairgrounds.com/

Jessica Karcher and Lesley Hayman joined the podcast to talk about Wyanstock - The Wyandot County Music Festival, happening July 2 and 3 at the Wyandot County Fairgrounds. Jessica will be the festival's first professional photographer and she will document the event on Facebook and their website. www. Wyanstock.com

Marion Mayor Scott Schertzer joined the podcast to talk about the Lincoln Park Aquatic Center's opening today, the Marion Senior Center opening on July 6th, job opportunities in the city, as well as the work on Lincoln Park's Baseball Stadium and Love Your Neighborhoods efforts.

Looking for a music festival that's close to home, has awesome music, local brews, great food and is very affordable? The Wyanstock is for YOU! It's July 2 & 3, 2021 at the Wyandot County Fairgrounds. Wyanstock is full volunteer event that raises money for Wyandot County youth and community activities. Brian Kummerer, from the Wyandot County Young Professionals, joined the podcast to talk about th...