Annual Big Truck Night slated Sept. 21 The 13th annual Big Truck Night, sponsored by the Marion County Early Childhood Task Force, is from 6-7:30 p.m. Sept. 21 at Hillsboro Elementary School, 812 E. A St. A variety of big trucks will be available for children to explore, along with sensory activities, booths, give-aways, refreshments, a free book for each […]

Lake club will meet Sept. 9 in South Hall Marion County Lake Chat N. Dine Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 9 at the Marion County South Lake Hall. The group, hosted by Jim and Karen Egts and Charles and Beverly Legros, will discuss repairs completed and needed at the lake. All present and former lake residents and guests […]

Former staff invited to PHS 50th reunion The Peabody High School Class of 1967 is having its 50th reunion from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 3, at the Marion County Park and Lake, south hall. Class members are inviting former staff members and others who were at the school during that same time. Museum director to present ‘treasures’ Steve Fast, Hillsboro’s […]

Retirement 101 class offered for Aug. 29 Marion County Depart­ment on Aging will offer a free Retirement 101 class at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, at the Hills­boro City Building. This class is for individuals who will be retiring or enrolling in Medicare in the coming year. It will cover basics about Social Security, Medicare, Medicare supple­mental plans and prescrip­tion […]

Hillsboro Arts, Crafts has free space The Hillsboro Arts and Crafts Fair is Sept. 16, and organizers are offering space to local people or groups at no cost with 100 percent of the proceeds being retained by the recipient. The Kaffee Haus, which is hosted by the city building, is again selling baked goods to fairgoers. For more information on […]

Food commodities arriving Aug. 16 Government surplus commodities will arrive at senior centers in Marion County on Wednesday, Aug. 16. Each site will distribute their commodities according to their own schedule and may not distribute on the same day. Check with your local site for its distribution schedule. Lehigh residents should pick up commodities at Main Street Ministries in Hillsboro. […]

SCMC board looking to honor nurses The Senior Citizens of Marion County Board of Directors wants to honor nurses at the organization’s annual meeting Oct. 19 at the Marion Senior Center. The board is seeking nominations of nurses who: are/were registered nurses or licensed practical nurses; worked in a school or medical setting; live in Marion County; are at least […]

Free hot dogs served for lunch July 27 The annual free hot dog lunch during the Marion County Fair will be noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, July 27, at the Hillsboro Chamber of Com­merce office, 120 N. Main. The Hillsboro Fire Department will cook the hot dogs. The event is sponsored by Hillsboro Et Cetera Shop and Eagle Communications. Speaker […]

SCMC board looking to honor nurses The Senior Citizens of Marion County Board of Directors wants to honor nurses at the organization’s annual meeting Oct. 18 at the Marion Senior Center. The board is seeking nominations of nurses who: are/were registered nurses or licensed practical nurses; worked in a school or medical setting; live in Marion County; are at least […]

Marion library plans Lego Day July 12 The Marion City Library is planning a Lego Day from 3-4:30 p.m. July 12. The event is for children age 5 and older; no registration is required. For more information, call the library at 620-382-2442. Bloomfield school stage curtain returns The Mennonite Heritage & Agricultural Museum will be hosting a South Bloom­field School […]