THE MARION OHIO WEATHER TEAM. The Marion Ohio Weather Team (MOW Team) has connected the community to hometown weather updates since 2012 through their Facebook page. The page began in 2012 under the direction of Zac Fuller, and has since grown to include two community Weather Spotters: Jennifer Conroy of LaRue and Chris Peria of […]
Programs
United Church Homes
UNITED CHURCH HOMES. United Church Homes (UCH), a nonprofit, faith-based organization headquartered in Marion, Ohio, is one of the nation’s largest providers of senior living services. Today, UCH owns and manages 13 senior retirement communities in Ohio and Michigan and 59 affordable housing communities in 14 states and two Native American nations. The ministry that […]
Eco-Art Show
America Recycles Day Eco-Art Show is Marion Made! Eco-Art Show was first hosted at The Marion Palace in 2010 and was an instant success, winning first place in the Keep Ohio Beautiful America Recycles Day photo/event contest th at year. Sponsored by Marion County Recycling & Litter Prevention, the annual show features fine art and […]
Marion Christian Softball
GOOD FELLOWSHIP, SOFTBALL, and CHURCHES – A TRIPLE HITTER. The Marion Christian Softball Association is celebrating their 40th anniversary this year and still going strong. Not only do they keep over 350 people active, playing the game, but they also support good causes, having fundraisers to help to support food pantries and the city REC […]
Wings & Wheels
THE SKY IS THE LIMIT. Built in 1950, the Marion Municipal Airport appears modest to the naked eye in comparison to its importance to Marion. Averaging 350 flights per month, the Marion Municipal Airport (MMA) welcomes big business to the Marion area. Whether it’s corporate jets or local farmers taking advantage of our runways, MMA […]
Good Neighbor Day
LOCAL FLOWER SHOP PROMOTES GOOD NEIGHBORS. The Marion Flower Shop, known—among other things—for its rose give-away each September on Good Neighbor Day, has been a Marion institution since the 1920s. It was started by Aaron Goerlich when he began selling vegetables from his home garden on his mail delivery route. In 1923, the first greenhouse […]
