The Patrol’s 158th Academy Class graduated Friday after 25 weeks of intense paramilitary training. Among those were residents of Caledonia and Marion. Several of the graduates have been assigned to serve at the Marion Post. The keynote address was provided by Senator Joe Uecker, Ohio Senate District 14. Additional remarks were provided by Director John […]
Police seeking tips about Marion gas station robbery
September 21, 2015 by
On Saturday, September 19, 2015 at 8:30 p.m., officers of the Marion Police Department responded to 885 East Center Street for a report of a robbery in progress. Upon arrival, officers said found that the gas station had been robbed by a male subject for an undisclosed amount of money. The clerk and witnesses were […]
Officials announce arrests in multi-county theft ring
September 18, 2015 by
Marion County Sheriff Tim Bailey announced Thursday that, for a second time this year, multiple law enforcement agencies had worked together to bring down a multi-county theft ring. The agencies involved included the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Marion Police Department, MARMET-METRICH Drug Task Force, Columbus Police Department, Delaware County Prosecutor’s Office and Ohio Organized Crime […]
Ohio FOP, led by Marion Major, speaks out against marijuana ballot issue
September 18, 2015 by
Law enforcement officials said Thursday that enforcing low-level marijuana law violations is not a priority, and a ballot measure that would legalize marijuana would create more problems for Ohio police, sheriffs, state troopers and prosecutors. Jay McDonald, president of the Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio, said the drug crime task force he leads does […]
2015 Fall Hydrant Flushing – Week 3 Schedule
September 18, 2015 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, September 21 through Friday, September 25, 2015 between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. “Flushing is an important part of our system’s regular maintenance program. It ensures hydrants and valves are working properly and helps prevent sediment buildup,” said Don […]
Law Enforcement Appreciation Day planned for Saturday
September 17, 2015 by
Organized by wives of officers from the Marion Police Department, Marion County Sheriff’s Office, and Ohio State Highway Patrol, Law Enforcement Appreciation Day is set for Saturday, September 19, 2015. There will be a community cookout at Pure Function CrossFit, 202 South Main Street, at 1:00 with a craft show in the rear lot, and […]
Historical Society holding annual Travel Through Time event
September 17, 2015 by
On September 19, 2015 from 10AM to 5PM and September 20 from 10AM to 4:30PM the Marion County Historical Society presents a walk through the 18th and 19th century at Sawyer-Ludwig Park in Marion. Visitors can meet Native Americans, militia, settlers and soldiers as they step back in time with encampments, period food, and crafters. […]
“Mr. Holmes” to show at Marion Palace Theatre
September 17, 2015 by
Showing for the first time at a theatre in Marion, the mystery drama film, “Mr. Holmes,” will play Friday, September 18, 2015 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the historic Marion Palace Theatre. Mr. Holmes is a new twist on the world’s most famous […]
East Church Street closing for sewer repairs
September 17, 2015 by
The City of Marion’s Engineer’s Office reports that East Church Street, between Summit Street and South Grand Avenue, will be closed from 7:00am on Monday, September 21, through 5:00pm on Friday, September 25, 2015. The City Sewer Maintenance Department will be doing a sanitary sewer repair at this location.
Local churches participating in National Back to Church Sunday
September 16, 2015 by
This is the fourth year that The Shepherd’s Fellowship is participating in a national effort called “Back to Church Sunday.” It is a joint effort of over 27,000 church to reach out to people who have gotten out of church community. While our church does not do a lot of program events like this one, […]
