The new year- 2020 brings in many once in a lifetime events for the Marion community. The bicentennial anniversary of Marion County is one of the most important. Here are the plans on how Marion County will celebrate this year-long commemoration. A core aspect of the events will revolve around celebrating the history and development […]
Programs
Volunteering in Marion County
In 2017, Marion Ohio participated in a county-wide reading event choosing the book, “This Is Where You Belong-The Art and Science of Loving the Place You Live” by Melody Warnick. Many of the principles shared in the book are core values for the MarionMade! program, with volunteering in the community being one. Last year MarionMade! […]
Marion Public Library
Advocates for Ohio libraries use the phrase “Ohio Libraries = Strong Communities.” That is what the Marion Public Library brings to Marion County. Each day the Marion Public Library hosts a variety of programs and events for the public to attend – some days with multiple options. It is the Library’s hope that these programs […]
MAWAC
Marion Area Workforce Acceleration Collaborative MAWAC is a new and innovative concept for many people in Marion County. MAWAC is the collaborative vehicle to discuss integrated opportunities for education and industry to help advance workforce preparedness and economic development in the Marion area. It was created because of the Ohio law – Ohio Revised Code […]
Marion County Historical Society
50 years and Just Beginning As far as history museums go, the Marion County Historical Society (MCHS) is young, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. This milestone year has been a busy one with one of the most successful celebrations being the creation of the exhibit 1969, highlighting the year when MCHS first began. The […]
CASA
The Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program of Marion County is a new county program as of May 2019. In June, it was nationally recognized as a CASA organization by National CASA. With the mission to recruit, train, guide, monitor and maintain volunteer CASAs. These volunteers are then appointed by judicial officers of Marion County Family Court […]
