Good morning, Marion County. Fall is officially settling in across Ohio, and Harvey School's upcoming "Autumn Abundance" festival perfectly captures the season's essence. On September 7, the historic one-room schoolhouse transforms into a celebration of harvest traditions with apple pressing, prairie walks, and seasonal crafts. Between sampling apple treats and learning about native pollinators, visitors might find themselves transported to a simpler time when schoolhouses like this were the heart of rural communities.
While you're embracing autumn's arrival, the Marion Library is hoping you'll consider a different kind of harvest—clearing out your gently used books and puzzles. These donations support the library's vital programs through their BookMarket and annual sale. Meanwhile, the region's culinary scene is getting well-deserved recognition, with 29 Northwest Ohio restaurants vying for the Ohio Restaurant & Hospitality Alliance's prestigious awards. Local flavor has never tasted so good.
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📚 Marion Library wants your old books and puzzles. The library is accepting donations of gently used books, DVDs, and puzzles to stock their BookMarket and support their annual April book sale. All donations benefit The BookMarks' Friends of Marion Public Library, which raises money to support the library's programs and initiatives. Items can be dropped off at the front desk during library hours, and staff can help unload vehicles if needed. For BookMarket hours, residents can visit MarionOhBookMarks.org.
🍂 Harvey School's fall fest brings autumn to life on September 7. Visitors can enjoy apple pressing, prairie walks, and seasonal crafts at the historic one-room schoolhouse located at 1120 Caldwell Road. The "Autumn Abundance" event will feature experts sharing knowledge about native grasses and pollinators in the 11-year-old prairie. Attendees can sample apple treats, participate in gourd and pumpkin crafting, and experience the nostalgic charm of the preserved schoolhouse. The free family-friendly celebration runs from 1-4 p.m., complete with music and historical exhibits.
🍽️ Northwest Ohio's culinary stars vie for statewide recognition. The Ohio Restaurant & Hospitality Alliance has nominated 29 local restaurants and two Put-in-Bay bartenders for its prestigious 2025 Industry Awards. Winners in categories like Restaurant of the Year and Bartender of the Year will be determined by public vote through the ORHA's website. The awards celebrate excellence across Ohio's hospitality industry, with nominees demonstrating exceptional service, innovation and community impact. Winners will be announced at a ceremony in Columbus this December.
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