Good morning, Marion County. Move over, heavyweight champions—Marion, Ohio just claimed the title of "Strongest Town" in America! Our community outmuscled 15 competitors nationwide by showcasing impressive transportation initiatives, housing solutions, and fiscal resilience. The victory comes with hardware too: representatives will receive the award at the 2025 Strong Towns National Gathering in Rhode Island this June, and a documentary film will immortalize our community's achievement.
While celebrating this win, mark your calendars for some schedule changes ahead of Easter weekend. City Hall observes Good Friday with Thursday early closures and Friday shutdowns for most services (though garbage collection continues as scheduled). Meanwhile, Ohio's wine industry continues to pour success across the state, now ranking as America's seventh-largest wine producer with a staggering $6.6 billion economic impact. From ground to glass, our state's vineyards are truly something to toast to.
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🏆 Small Ohio city beats 15 competitors for "Strongest Town" title. Marion, Ohio won the nationwide contest by demonstrating its commitment to transportation, housing, and fiscal resilience priorities. The community's enthusiastic participation impressed judges, with local newspapers, organizations, and after-school clubs rallying behind the effort. Representatives from Marion will receive their award at the 2025 Strong Towns National Gathering in Rhode Island this June. A documentary short film about the community will also be produced later this year.
🏢 Marion City Hall shuts down for Good Friday observance. Thursday will feature early closures for most offices, with Municipal Court closing at noon and Utility Billing at 2 p.m. While garbage collection will continue as scheduled on Friday, Marion Area Transit buses won't run and the Senior Center will close except for dialysis transportation. Essential services including police, fire, and airport operations will maintain normal schedules throughout the holiday.
🍷 Ohio's wine industry is exploding with growth across the state. What began as a small family operation at Shamrock Vineyard has expanded into a thriving sector, making Ohio the seventh-largest wine producer in America. The industry now generates 1.2 million gallons annually, supports 41,000 jobs, and attracts 2.2 million visitors each year—creating a $6.6 billion economic impact. State programs are helping vineyards expand, with special designations for wines made from Ohio-grown grapes, ensuring the "ground to glass" experience continues to flourish.
⚾ Baseball Scoreboard
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Pleasant (3-3) | ||
@ Kenton | W 13-3 | |
Elgin (5-1) | ||
@ Ridgemont | W 15-4 | |
Ridgedale (1-2) | ||
vs Temple Christian | W 10-0 |
🥎 Softball Scoreboard
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Elgin (2-8) | ||
@ Ridgemont | W 10-6 |
🏡 Real Estate Reveals
Historic mansion modern conveniences downtown: This grand 1910 estate with 4 bedrooms priced at $239,000 boasts historical details like stained glass and multiple staircases, plus modern updates including new HVAC units and exterior paint, all within walking distance to downtown amenities.🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla
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