Marion's Explore-It-Torium is organizing a Salute to Marion's Front Line Workers and First Responders on Tuesday, December 29th at 6:30pm. Lauren Creasap joined the podcast to explain how you can get involved.

Marion Mayor Scott Schertzer joined the podcast to update us on what happening around the City of Marion. The Mayor announced the next Marion City Chief of Police will be Jay McDonald, he detailed a FREE COVID-19 testing site at Lincoln Park on Monday, he also discussed the city budget and when our first responders will have the ability to be vaccinated for the virus.

Marion Public Health Commissioner Traci Kinsler joined the podcast to update us on COVID-19 in our community. Traci addressed our current numbers and trends, updated us on the CDC changes for quarantines, she talked about the changes in Contact Tracing in Marion, when the vaccine will be here and how it will be deployed from MPH.

Columbia Gas of Ohio President and COO Vince Parisi joined the podcast to talk about how our local Natural Gas provider is helping us stay safe and warm during this Pandemic. he spoke about community programs in Marion to help with your bill and payment assistance and gave information on how to connect with those programs, as well as talk about staying safe this winter in your home with your gas appliances and how Columbia Gas has partnered with community organizations to help.

Jessica Moon from Roth, Bacon, Moon, Attorneys, llc joined the podcast the talk about a great way to utilize your time at the end of the year to reflect on the past year and look ahead to next year and beyond in regards to your overall plan.

Marion Public Health Commissioner Traci Kinsler joined the podcast to provide an update on COVID-19 in Marion County. She talked local numbers, the vaccines and changes from the CDC in regards to quarantine times.

Vaughn Sizemore from Downtown Marion joined the podcast to talk about the Old Fashioned Christmas in Downtown Marion they have planned for December 3rd through 5th in and around Founders Park and all the businesses.

Marshall Cunningham, the president of the Y-Men's Service Club, joined the podcast to discuss their annual Christmas Tree Sale. He talked about the Y-Men's history, the tree sale details and where the money goes from the 71-year Marion tradition.

Jodi Rife from the Junior Service Guild joined the podcast to talk about the Christmas Clearinghouse and how the WMRN Peanut Push supports it's efforts.

Marion Mayor Scott Schertzer joined the podcast to update us on the State of the City. Mayor Schertzer issued an executive order in regards to the hours at City Hall to limit the spread of COVID-19, plus he updated us on other workings around the city.