The unemployment rate for Marion County was 5.8 percent in February 2016, down from 6.0 percent in January 2016, according to data released from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. For the first time in quite a while, the rate was higher than it was a year ago when it stood at 5.7 […]
Some City services altered for 2016 Good Friday holiday
March 23, 2016 by
Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing that in observance of the Good Friday holiday, offices located in City Hall will be closed on Friday, March 25, 2016. Due to City Hall being closed on Friday, offices will be observing their weekly early closure day on Thursday, March 24. The following departments will operate as noted below […]
Sheriff’s Office investigating shots fired into Amish homes
March 22, 2016 by
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two reports of houses in western Marion County being struck by gunshots. The incidents are believed to have occurred on March 20, 2016 at approximately 1:30am. Both locations were on the same county road and both were members of the Amish community. Investigators said that both homes were […]
History set to come alive by flashlight at “Night at Heritage Hall”
March 22, 2016 by
On March 25 and 26, 2016 from 7 PM to 9:00 PM, the Marion County Historical Society will present the 9th annual “A Night at Heritage Hall” an evening of self-guided flashlight tours throughout Heritage Hall, a historic 1910 Federal Post Office converted into a museum. As visitors tour by flashlight, (provided) around every corner […]
Ohio AG announces availability of grants for drug prevention programs
March 22, 2016 by
Attorney General Mike DeWine announced that his office is now accepting from law enforcement agencies within Ohio new Drug Use Prevention grant applications for 2016-2017. The funds will aid efforts beginning on or after Sept. 1, 2016, and ending Aug. 31, 2017. “It’s important that we deliver ongoing drug prevention information to students that is […]
Marion County Republican Party seeks applicants to take over City Council’s 6th Ward seat
March 21, 2016 by
The Marion County Republican Party is seeking candidates for consideration to fill the unexpired term of Marion City Council 6th Ward Councilman, Dale Osborn. The local GOP said they were informed by Osborn that he will be stepping down effective April 30, 2016. “We are deeply saddened to lose the experience that Dale brought to […]
Expanded Homestead reduction available for disabled veterans
March 21, 2016 by
Effective March 23, 2016, Senate Bill 10 has extended the Homestead Exemption for veterans with total service-connected disabilities and their surviving spouses to include veterans who are receiving compensation at the 100% level due to individual unemployability caused by service-connected disabilities regardless of age or income. The bill also added two new requirements for the […]
Officials say Ohio’s Severe Weather Awareness Week is perfect time to prepare
March 21, 2016 by
Thanks to El Niño, Ohio’s winter weather was full of ups and downs: low snowfall amounts; warmer-than-usual temperatures; and a few blasts of artic air in between. One thing that is consistent about Ohio’s weather is its inconsistencies. This month already, we’ve had highs in the 60s with heavy rain one day, and highs in […]
Marion Palace Theatre plans a day of celebration
March 18, 2016 by
As the Marion Palace Theatre’s $1.8 million ‘Re-Light the Palace Marquee’ project nears completion, the theatre’s staff and board of directors are busy preparing for a day of celebration. The theatre began the restoration to the decaying historic façade in October 2013. In addition to the replacement of brick, terra cotta and steel, the upright […]
ODNR proposes new hunting dates for 2016-2017 season
March 18, 2016 by
After receiving public input about regulations proposed to the Ohio Wildlife Council on February 10, 2016, modifications were made to some of the proposed season dates for the 2016-2017 hunting regulations. These changes were presented to the Ohio Wildlife Council at Wednesday’s meeting. The council will vote on these amended proposals and all other fish […]
