MARMET detectives arrested a Marion man after allegedly discovering he was carrying over 90 bindles of heroin. Investigators later allegedly discovered cash, a handgun, and even more drugs at the man’s apartment. Monday, April 25, 2016, at approximately 10:30am, detectives from the MARMET/METRICH Drug Task Force stopped a vehicle in the 300 block of Barks […]
Vietnam Traveling Museum holding open house in Marion
April 26, 2016 by
There will be a open house to see The Vietnam Experience Traveling Museum on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at the American Legion Post 584, 142 Olney Avenue in Marion. The open house will run from 3pm to 8pm and is free to the public. For more information, call 740-389-1394.
PUCO highlights the benefits of energy efficiency and conservation
April 26, 2016 by
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) reminds Ohioans that energy efficiency benefits you, your household and the environment. A few simple steps can help you to save money, help the environment and take better control of the energy used in your home. Save money The energy used to heat and run your home can […]
United Way calls first Bowl for Marion a success
April 25, 2016 by
United Way partnered with Bluefusion Entertainment to host the First Annual Bowl for Marion on Saturday, April 16, 2016. More than 70 bowlers, 12 companies, and 19 teams took part in raising money for the 2016 Campaign. Over $1,700 was raised in an effort to support our 18 partner agencies and 32 local programs. “We […]
Attorney General DeWine, OhioHealth launch Ohio Sexual Violence Helpline
April 25, 2016 by
As part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Heather Herron Murphy, manager of OhioHealth’s Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio (SARNCO), have announced the launch of a new helpline serving survivors of sexual assault and relationship violence across the state. Advocates with the Ohio Sexual Violence Helpline at 1-844-OHIO-HELP […]
Road crews, volunteers collect 400,000 bags of trash across the state
April 25, 2016 by
Last year, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), Adopt-A-Highway volunteers and inmates collected nearly 400,000 bags of trash from Ohio’s roadways. That’s 10 bags of trash for every lane mile of state, U.S. and interstate routes in Ohio. “Litter is a persistent and preventable problem,” said ODOT Director Jerry Wray. “Not only is it expensive […]
Legal Aid Society highlights efforts to enforce fair housing rules in Marion
April 22, 2016 by
Every April, HUD, local communities, fair housing advocates, and fair housing organizations across the country commemorate Fair Housing Month by hosting a variety of activities that enhance Americans’ awareness of their fair housing rights, highlight HUD’s fair housing enforcement efforts, and emphasize the importance of ending housing discrimination. “A core belief of our values as […]
Water main break delays 2016 spring hydrant flushing
April 22, 2016 by
An overnight water main break along Delaware Avenue in Marion is forcing crews to delay system flushing schedule one day this week and into next. Once isolated, the break only affected one customer Thursday, but the repair required resources to be refocused from flushing maintenance. “Flushing will resume tomorrow with crews working in the area […]
Salvation Army to host series of free produce markets
April 22, 2016 by
The Salvation Army, 317 West Church Street, will host a series of “Farmer’s Markets” starting April 26, 2016. Mid Ohio Foodbank will be bringing a truck with produce to be distributed to households in Marion County. You must bring Photo IDs for adults and Medical Cards for children in the household & a piece of […]
Marion Sears location to close in July
April 22, 2016 by
Troubled Sears Holdings announced Thursday that the company will close 68 Kmart and 10 Sears stores this summer, including the Marion location. Affected in Ohio are Kmart stores in Eaton, Fremont, Lima and Springboro, and the Sears store in Marion, all five of which will close in late July. The Super K stores in Lorain […]
