The Marion Police Department said Wednesday that they arrested the parents of a toddler after that child overdoes twice on painkillers. On July 24, 2016, officers and detectives responded to Marion General Hospital to investigate a report of an overdose of an 18-month-old female child. Investigators report that it appears the child had overdosed on […]
Another $30 million place in State’s rainy day fund, revenue outlook cut
July 28, 2016 by
Ohio’s rainy day fund, which serves as a reserve for hard times, grew by nearly $30 million Wednesday to a record $2.034 billion. State budget Director Timothy Keen announced the $29.5 million deposit into the account — formally known as the Budget Stability Fund — was possible because of a stronger-than-expected balance from the 2016 […]
Arrest made in Big Island armed robbery
July 26, 2016 by
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office reports they have made an arrest in the robbery that occurred at Al’s Country Market, 3249 Harding Highway West in Big Island on Friday afternoon. On July 22, 35-year-old Matthew Thomas, of 545 Cherry Street in Marion, was arrested on charges of aggravated robbery and remains incarcerated at the Multi-County […]
Ohioans report police and fire charity scams
July 26, 2016 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has warned that several Ohioans have reported receiving suspicious calls asking for donations supposedly to support police and fire causes. The calls reportedly ask consumers to give money to support wounded police officers and firefighters, underfunded departments, scholarship funds for families of officers, or similar causes. Consumers say the callers […]
Marion campus fitness team takes first in Rivals Challenge
July 25, 2016 by
A twenty member Ohio State Marion faculty and staff team, calling themselves OSU Marion Fitness “FAN”actics, were celebrated on Columbus campus recently for logging the most average daily minutes of physical activity as part of the university-wide Ohio State vs. Michigan Rivals Challenge. The Rivals Challenge was a physical activity challenge initiated through the universities […]
Teens Against Drugs group hosting Day of Hope
July 25, 2016 by
Teens Against Drugs will be hosting the 2nd annual Day of Hope on July 28, 2016 in Marion at Marion Christian Center, 1550 Richland Road in Marion. The goal of the event is to promote hope to those suffering addiction or who may have overcame substance abuse but still need some hope in their life. […]
Two seriously injured in motorcycle crash
July 25, 2016 by
Troopers from the Marion Post are investigating a serious injury crash that occurred on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at approximately 10:10pm on White Oaks Road near the intersection of State Route 4 in Marion County. The crash involved a maroon 2007 Harley Davidson motorcycle, driven by Timothy W. Steck, 52, of Delaware, Ohio. Steck had […]
Teams sought for 4th annual Timothy J. Millisor Memorial
July 22, 2016 by
The 4th Annual Timothy J. Millisor Memorial 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament will be held on August 6, 2016 at Elgin High School Gymnasiums. Registration at Noon, Games begin at 1:00 All proceeds benefit The Timothy J. Millisor Memorial Scholarship. $11,000 has been awarded to area seniors in the past three years. The tourney is […]
New Ohio awareness campaign stresses that “Human Trafficking Happens Here Too”
July 22, 2016 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today joined Karen Walsh, Director of the Collaborative to End Human Trafficking, and members of Greater Cleveland’s Coordinated Response to Human Trafficking, to unveil a new human trafficking awareness campaign in northeast Ohio. The campaign, entitled “Human Trafficking Happens Here Too,” launched on July 1, and continues during and after the Republican […]
Corporate America Family Credit Union joins Project Backpack for 13th year
July 21, 2016 by
Corporate America Family Credit Union (CAFCU) has begun its thirteenth year of support for Project Backpack, an annual school supply drive that helps families, students and teachers prepare for the school year. All CAFCU branches will be collecting items such as rulers, highlighters, calculators, binders, and other basic classroom tools to give to local schools […]
