The Marion Police Department said they arrested three individuals suspected in two burglaries in Marion. In both cases, the suspects were caught at the scenes of the alleged crimes. At 11:40 a.m. Tuesday, December 8, 2015, officers from the Marion Police Department, along with detectives from the MARMET Drug Task Force, responded to the 300 […]
Officials report over half billion dollars in attempted tax theft stopped
December 9, 2015 by
Since the flood of tax fraud started in 2014 in Ohio and nationally, the Ohio Department of Taxation (ODT) said they have blocked more than 297,000 fraudulent income tax returns attempting to steal $533.7 million in refunds. Tax Commissioner Joe Testa expects those numbers to grow. In 2015, ODT saw a nearly 400 percent increase […]
Marion police seek missing teens – UPDATED
December 8, 2015 by
UPDATE: The Marion Police Department reports that, as of December 10, 2015, both teens have been located and are safe. The Marion Police Department is investigating a case involving two missing juveniles, Diane Crossland, age 15, and Faith White, age 16. Crossland and White are step-sisters and both reside at 363 Chestnut. Crossland and White […]
MIPA set to hold Helping Hands Food Drive
December 8, 2015 by
On December 10, 2015, from noon until 4:00pm, MIPA Primary Care’s Dr. Mark Davis and Dr. Raymond Gardner will be hosting the MIPA Helping Hands Food Drive at 1069 Delaware Avenue in Marion. Organizers said that with several families struggling to put food on the table and with the area’s continued efforts to help those […]
Women’s Business Council to feature live music, networking at December meeting
December 8, 2015 by
You are invited to join the members of Marion Women’s Business Council for a luncheon and private concert by the River Valley’s Music Company. The event will be Monday, December 14, 2015 from 11:30am – 1:00 pm on the second floor of META Solutions (formerly TRECA) at 100 Executive Dr. in Marion. River Valley’s Music […]
Parents reminded to keep their kids safe with these toy safety tips
December 8, 2015 by
The holidays are an exciting time of year for kids and parents and to help ensure that everyone has a safe and happy holiday season, the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), wants to remind parents to keep safety in mind when choosing toys for young children when out holiday shopping. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety […]
Tri-Rivers holding 40th Anniversary Open House on Thursday
December 7, 2015 by
Tri-Rivers invites you to their 40th Anniversary Open House, Thursday, December 10, 2015, 5:30-7:30pm. The event is open to the public. “All of our career tech labs and academic classrooms will be open during the evening with demonstrations and contests in full swing. I hope people take this opportunity to tour through the building and […]
Marion Salvation Army steps in to help residents of mobile home park
December 7, 2015 by
The Salvation Army in Marion announced that it will provide the funding to secure housing for tenants at the Buckeye Mobile Home Park through year-end. The tenants had faced forced eviction due to the lapse in water utility payments by the mobile home park landlord. The Salvation Army said they worked with representatives from Aqua […]
Tips offered for purchasing firewood
December 7, 2015 by
As winter quickly approaches and more Ohioans look to firewood to help heat their homes, Ohio Agriculture Director David T. Daniels is offering some basic tips to help Ohioans when purchasing wood. “Many Ohioans rely on firewood to heat their homes during the cold winter months. That’s why it’s important to know the laws about […]
Public’s help sought in search for missing adult
December 4, 2015 by
The Marion Police Department is looking for the community’s assistance in locating Kathy Redden. Kathy left the hospital on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at about 1:00pm, and has not been seen since. Kathy is considered an endangered missing person, but is not thought to have been the victim of any crime. Kathy Redden is 53 […]
