Marion Now - Moving Our Community Forward

Ernie Haase & Signature Sound's "A Jazzy Little Christmas" Tour is coming to the Historic Marion Palace Theater on Saturday, December 17th at 7:30pm. Ernie joined the show from the road to talk about the show and his Grammy nominated group that is coming to Marion to bring Joy and help celebrate Christmas in our area. Details at: https://marionpalace.org/event/ernie-haase-signature-sound-a-jazzy-l...

The WMRN Peanut Push is Saturday December 3rd at 10am at Founders Park in Downtown Marion. Jodi Rife from the Junior Service Guild's Christmas Clearinghouse joined the show to talk about the event and how all the money helps local children have a beautiful Christmas! Learn more at: https://wmrn.iheart.com/content/2020-11-18-the-wmrn-peanut-push-to-benefit-the-christmas-clearinghouse/

The 40th Celebration of Christmas at The Palace is December 2nd, 3rd and 4th at The Historic Marion Palace Theater. Sharon Game and Kirk Detweiler from The Palace joined the show to give us all the details of this amazing show! Learn more at: https://marionpalace.org/event/christmas-the-the-palace-40th-anniversary/2022-12-02/

The Marion County Sheriff's Office has a great well-check program called, "Safeguard Our Seniors." Deputy Kevin Davidson joined the show to talk about the S.O.S. Program and how you can get your loved ones signed up to be checked-in on a regular basis by the MCSO. Learn more at www.co.marion.oh.us/sheriff

Marion Mayor Scott Schertzer joined the show to update us on what happening around the city. He addressed the Prospect Street Overpass complete rebuild and gave some ideas of a timeframe. He addressed the City's budget process, the Fire Levy passing and that time frame and talked about the city of Marion holiday events planned.

The Coliseum 2022 Pre-Season Tip-Off Challenge is Saturday, November 12, 2022 at The Marion Fairgrounds. Tom Kenney, the organizer of the event, joined the show to talk about it and all the ways you can enjoy area boys and girls high school basketball and may-be even win a car!

Andrew Grimes, the Senior Program Director at the Marion Family YMCA, joined the podcast to talk about the Y's Child Care Program, Fall and Winter Sports offerings and their new Teen Leaders Club. Get details at www. MarionFamilyYMCA.org

Marshall Cunningham from the Y-Men's Service Club joined the show to talk about their Christmas Tree Sale that begins on Friday, November 25, 2022 at 12noon. Marshall filled us in on what they do with the proceeds from the annual sale to help Marion County residents and those less fortunate. Learn about the club and their work: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064936742192

Devin Durain joined the podcast from the Heart of Ohio Homeless Shelter to talk about their 2nd Annual Donation Drive Thru on Saturday, November 19th, 2022 from 9am to 12n at their facility at 326 W. Fairground Street in Marion.

A new idea has come to the Marion Christmas parade and it's lighted trucks, cars, floats and much more. Downtown Marion Manager, Allen Wilson joined the podcast, to give us the details of the event on Saturday, November 26th at 6pm, that will also include the Tree Lighting in Founders Park. www. DowntownMarion.com

Brandy from Ashley Homestore joined the show to give us all the details on they Ladies Night: Holiday Edition, that will be at their store at 2074 Marion-Mt. Gilead Rd. in Marion, from 6pm to 9pm. It's FREE to all, with vendors, decorating tips, party ideas, food, wine and even a chance to win a $1,000 Ashley Shopping Spree. Details at www. MyFurnitureAndMattress.com

Marion County Naturalist James Anderson joined the podcast to tell us about the legend of The Woolly Bear Caterpillar and how they relate to the weather ahead in Ohio. James also filled us in on the events at the Marion County Parks in November. Details at www. MarionCountyParks.info

on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 4pm the First Presbyterian Church at 143 South Prospect Street in Marion will hold a Veterans Concert Honoring Those Who Served. Guy and Lynda Schlichting joined the podcast to talk about the show and it's details. Get info at www.1presby.org

Marion Mayor Scott Schertzer joined the podcast to update us on the changes in Prospect Street Overpass project, other street and sewer projects, jobs in the city and much more.

Marion Harding Varsity H Club Advisor Brett McCrery was joined by Leadership Council members Taylor Iden and Shelby Stimson to talk about the Varsity H Club's Fall Festival coming on Saturday, October 29th to Harding High School.

ABBAMANIA and Night Fever are bringing their LIVE, High Energy Show to the Historic Marion Palace Theatre on Sunday afternoon at 3pm. Gary Lichach created the groups and joined the podcast to talk about the 23 year run ABBAMANIA has enjoyed. Details at https://marionpalace.org/event/abbamania-night-fever/

Haley Wilkes, the Director of Mentoring, Diversity and Inclusion at the Marion Family YMCA, joined the podcast to talk about the Marion Mentors program and how you can volunteer to help our local youth. Get details at www. MarionFamilyYMCA.org and at www. MarionMentors.org

Shovel City Improv is Back at the May! Saturday night the Palace's May Pavilion will host these crazy hometown comedians for a show that features past members of the group, too! Kim and Daniel Bradshaw from the group and Kirk Detweiler from the Palace join the podcast to talk about the show. Tickets and info at www. MarionPalace.org

Jessica Moon, a partner at Roth, Bacon, Moon, Attorneys, LLC, joined the podcast to talk about who many people from our area are becoming residents of Florida and the advantages of doing that. To learn more visit: www. RothBaconLaw.com

OhioHealth is opening their new Marion Cancer Center on Monday, October 24th. Dr. Curt Gingrich, the President of OhioHealth-Marion General Hospital, joined the podcast to talk about the new center, the services offered, the doctors and providers and the new, innovative treatments that this new facility will also provide. Get details and a virtual tour at www. OhioHealth.com

Alena Fox from NAMI of Marion and Crawford Counties joined the podcast to talk about their "Let's Talk 'Bout It!!!" event at Mi Jalapeno. Details at www.namimcc.org

The Marion Police Department has seen a surge in older residents being the victims of scams. Major BJ Gruber and Lt. Ed Brown stopped by to talk about these scams and how you can protect yourself and your money from these thieves.

The League of Women Voters of Marion, Ohio, in cooperation with The Marion Star, iHeart Media Marion and Harding Telecom Digital Media, invited the candidates for Marion County Commissioner, Kathy Masters and Mark Davis, to join in a question and answer podcast forum on Monday, October 3, 2022, about issues the next commissioner may encounter. Listen to the conversation, here, on the Marion Now Po...

Kirk Detweiler and Kristi Wink from The Marion Palace Theatre joined the podcast to tell us all about Disney's Moana Jr. happening this weekend! Details at www. MarionPalace.org

This Sunday The Marion Naz, Marion Police Department and Marion County Sheriff's Department are holding a celebration at the church on West Church Street parking lot. It's FREE and everyone is invited. Pastor Steve Estep and Lt. Ed Brown joined the podcast to talk about the event.