Good morning, Marion County. The power of community giving is shining brightly as Armadillo Solar awards a grant to Marion Tech's student food pantry, providing crucial emergency resources for students facing challenging circumstances. This generosity extends beyond campus too, with nine other local nonprofits also receiving support for initiatives ranging from food security to healthcare—a testament to how local businesses are investing in Marion's most vulnerable populations.
Meanwhile, Scottish heritage will transform Tri-Rivers Career Center on April 26 as kilt-wearing community members serve dinner at the "Kilts for a Cause" fundraiser. The evening promises authentic Highland entertainment complete with bagpipes and a Parade of Tartans, all while raising funds for families in crisis throughout our county. With silent auctions featuring treasures from gift baskets to OSU memorabilia, the event offers a unique way to support neighbors while experiencing a touch of Scotland right here in Marion.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
🍎 Marion Tech's food pantry gets financial boost from solar company. Armadillo Solar awarded a grant to support the college's student food pantry through their quarterly Community Grant program. The funding will help provide emergency resources for students facing difficult circumstances, according to Marion Tech's Title III director Craig Sohl. Nine other nonprofits also received grants, including organizations focused on food security, family programs, and healthcare initiatives. Applications for the next round of funding, which offers up to $2,500 for nonprofits in Wyandot County, are open through June 15.
🏴 Scottish flair meets charitable cause at upcoming kilt-themed fundraiser. Aspire Ministries will host "Kilts for a Cause" on April 26 at Tri-Rivers Career Center to support families in crisis throughout Marion County. The event features dinner served by kilt-wearing community members, Scottish entertainment including bagpiper Mic Trenor, and a Parade of Tartans highlighting Highland heritage. Attendees can participate in silent and live auctions offering items ranging from gift baskets to an autographed collection of OSU Lombardi Award winners. Tickets are available online at givebutter.com/kilts2025.
🐕 A family pit bull killed a 6-month-old boy in Marion, Ohio. Parents Blake Bates and Alyssa Smith now face charges of involuntary manslaughter, endangering children, and reckless homicide after a year-long investigation. Prosecutors revealed the same dog had previously attacked a neighbor's child, but no corrective action was taken. "My focus needs to be on that 6-month-old child," said Marion County Prosecutor Ray Grogan, emphasizing that owners must address aggressive animal behavior. The dog was euthanized the day after the fatal attack.
⚾ Baseball Scoreboard
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Pleasant (1-1) | ||
@ River Valley | W 12-2 |
🥎 Softball Scoreboard
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@ River Valley | L 7-6 | |
Marion Harding (2-4) | ||
vs Highland | L 21-6 |
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💰 Financial Friday
Consider setting up an automatic savings plan where a portion of your paycheck is transferred to a savings account each month; over time, this effortless approach can help you build a financial cushion without even thinking about it.
🙏 In Remembrance
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