Marion Now - Moving Our Community Forward

Melinda Johnson and Pat Case from 110 Women Who Care in Marion joined the show to give us an update about the great work they're doing in the community and why you should think about joining them in this endevor.

Bob Goyer joined the show to talk about two great events coming to Downtown Marion in August. The first is the Marion Priase Fest on August 12 and then Downtown Marion Senior Day on August 23rd.

Jessica Moon of Roth Bacon Moon Attourneys explains what pitfalls can come up when planning your estate.

Ty Williams stipped by to talk about all of the fun activities and entertainment coming to the Waldo Summer Fest July 14th & 15th

Cassie Gregory, Director of the Marion County Council on Aging, discusses Senior Day at the Marion County Fair.

Disney's Beauty and The Beast is being presented at The Marion Palace Theatre July 8,9, 14, 15, and 16, 2023. "Belle" aka, Sara Grote joins the show to talk about the show, how awesome it is to play a Disney Princess and how your little princess' can join Brunch with Belle, too! www. MarionPalace.org

Isaac Orians, "Dr. Ike," from Big Red Deluxe called into the show to talk about their headlining performance at Wyanstock, Wyandot County's Music Festival, on June 30th. Dr. Ike also filled us in on Saturday, July 1st headliner, "The Why Store," as he has been a fan since the 90's. Get details at www. Wyanstock.com

Martha Stefanka and Evelyn Lisiecki joined the show to fill us in on the Latino Health Fair coming to St. Mary School's Gymnasium on Sunday, June 25th from 2;30pm to 4:30pm. CLICK HERE for details of the event!

Eric Mosley spoke with Pete Souza, former White House Photographer for President's Reagan and Obama, about his time working for both men. Pete is the Keynote Speaker for the upcoming 2023 Warren G. Harding Symposium on July 14th & 15th.

The Marion Concert Band is once again hosting FREE Concerts in McKinley Park. Lois Lust from the band joined the show to talk about the season that starts on Sunday, June 11th with a very popular group. Learn more on Facbook at Marion Concert Band, Marion OH

Wyanstock is the annual Wyandot County Music Festival with tons for adults to enjoy BUT there are things for the kids, too. Jessica Moon from the Wyandot County Young Professionals joined the show to talk about how kids can design, create and keep their own Wyanstock t-shirt for FREE thanks to some great local sponsors.

Jess Kellie Adams is the opening show at Freedom Fest Ohio on June 22nd at The Morrow County Fairgrounds in Mt. Gilead. Jess took a break from the studio to call in to the show with her new producer, Dean Sams from Lonestar. Jess and Dean talked about her new music and her new LIVE show that she's bringing to Freedom Fest Ohio .

Aspire Ministires is holding a FREE concert and worship service on June 9th at Crosswood UMC in Marion. Julia Jones and Jenni Hypes joined the show to talk about the event.

Amy Roston and Tom Kenney joined the show to talk about the Run for Luke at the Waldo Summer Festival on Saturday, July 15th at 8am. CLICK HERE for Details!

Bob Goyer, from Kingston Residence of Marion, joined the show to give us all the details of this years Boomer & Senior Expo, coming Friday, May 26, 2023 at Kingston Residence of Marion. CLICK HERE for the details!

Whittney Mahle and Diane Watson from The Marion Public Library joined the show to give us the details of this years Summer Reading Fun program at the library. It runs from june 1st through July 31st and kids can win prizes and have awesome experiences! CLICK HERE for Details of the Program!

Steven Adams from Pillar Credit Union and Emily Ollervides joined the show to talk about the ECO Center's very popular Summer Camps and how Pillar Credit Union is helping kids be able to experience this wonderful outdoor adventure!

Marion's K9 Project Car Show, Cornhole Tournament and Family Fun Day is coming Saurday, May 13th at Marion Prepartory Academy. Jill Chitwood joined the show to talk about the evnt and where the funds will be going from this years event. CLICK HERE to get more details.

Retired Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice, Maureen O'Connor, was the keynote speaker at The Marion Rotary Club's Law Day meeting on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. This podcast are her speech to Rotary, members of the media, and the Marion Law Community.

ODNR Wildlife Management Supervisor for Northwest Ohio. Bob Ford, joined the show to talk about Chronic Wasting Disease in our deer population and the Open House ODNR is hosting on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 6:30pm at the Marion County Sheriff's Department on Executive Drive in Marion.

The City of Marion has lost it's bond rating with S&P Global Rating due to late and/or non-filing of audits by the deadlines. Marion Mayor Scott Schertzer joined the show to detail what that means for the city, it's finances and the future and he addressed what will need to happen next to fix the problem.

Shovel City Improv brings their comedy show to the Marion Palace Theatre's May Pavillion on Saturday, April 22nd at 7:30pm. It's a perfect show for a great date night! Daniel Bradshaw and Eric Mosley from the comedy troupe, joined Kirk Detweiler for this episode. CLICK FOR DETAILS OF THE SHOW!

Clare Cooke and Kirk Detweiler stopped by to announce the Marion Palace Theatre's Summer Musical and when you can audition for the show!

Jessica Moon, a partner at Roth, Bacon, Moon Attorneys, llc, joined the podcast to talk about some changes that are on the horizon for your estate plan amd how long you have to address them. She also offers advice to help you make some tough decisions.

Mean Girls, High School Version will be performed by River Valley High School students on April 14 through 16th at River Valley High School. Tickets are $11 and can be purchased at https://RVHS.LUDUS.com or at the door. The principal cast members stopped by to talk about the show.