Local woman paying it forward at a local barber shop

March 28, 2014 by Only in Marion

Look what we found making the rounds on Facebook:

Has a stranger ever paid for anything for you, or have you ever paid for something for a stranger? Leave a comment and tell us about it!

Patriotic Music Focus of Free Concert in the Park

The Marion Concert Band will present their weekly Concert in McKinley Park this Sunday, July 6, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. Bill Swihart will direct the band in many patriotic musical selections, marches and a variety of other pieces. The free, weekly concerts are held in McKinley Park, next to Marion General Hospital, and begin at […] The post Patriotic Music Focus of Free Concert in the Park appeared first on Marion Online. [...]

Growing Our Own Program Grads Hope to Inspire Students

A group of 35 successful, college educated, minority professionals reunited at Marion Harding High School and The Ohio State University at Marion in early May to share stories of their life journeys, to reminisce, and celebrate the youth mentoring program, Growing Our Own, a program many of the participants feel had a direct impact on […] The post Growing Our Own Program Grads Hope to Inspire Students appeared first on Marion Online. [...]

Owen’s Opera House, RAMTECH Honored at CVB Breakfast

The Marion Area Convention and Visitor’s Bureau on Thursday, May 29, presented Dennis and Donna Mattix of the Owen’s Opera House with the 2013 Customer Service Star Award and RAMTEC (Robotics & Advanced Manufacturing Technology Education Collaborative) with the 2013 Community Ambassador Award for their promotion of the community. In addition to the awards, the […] The post Owen’s Opera House, RAMTECH Honored at CVB Breakfast appeared first on Marion Online. [...]

Sakamura USA Makes Large Donation to Future OSUM Science & Engineering Building

Sakamura USA of Marion, Ohio recently made a substantial investment in this region’s higher education infrastructure, presenting the first installment of a $50,000 donation to The Ohio State University at Marion’s future Science & Engineering Building. Ohio State Marion Director of Community Relations & Development, Dave Claborn was informed of the news Wednesday and officially […] The post Sakamura USA Makes Large Donation to Future OSUM Science & Engineering Building appeared first on Marion Online. [...]

Area Middle Schools Test Their “Math Moxie”

On Friday, May 16, 2014, 228 students from 8 north central Ohio middle schools participated in the 3rd Annual Marion Middle School Math Challenge, hosted by Marion Technical College and The Ohio State University at Marion in Morrill Hall Auditorium on the Marion Campus. The Marion Middle School Mathematics Challenge is a rigorous on-line math […] The post Area Middle Schools Test Their “Math Moxie” appeared first on Marion Online. [...]

Recovery Fair to Highlight Options for Those Dealing with Addiction

The STAND Coalition/Opiate Task Force will hold a Recovery Fair on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at the Pittman Community Recovery Center, 827 North Main Street (former North Main Street School). The goal is to increase awareness about the importance of supports in the recovery process and to highlight the role of faith based recovery. In […] The post Recovery Fair to Highlight Options for Those Dealing with Addiction appeared first on Marion Online. [...]