State Representative Dorothy Pelanda (R-Marysville) Thursday joined Ohio Senate President Keith Faber (R-Celina) and other state leaders at a press conference to officially announce the implementation of the Criminal Justice Recodification Committee, which is tasked with modernizing and improving the Ohio Revised Code. Rep. Pelanda, who is a member of the committee, spoke to the […]
Marion’s State Rep working on state’s Criminal Justice Recodification Committee
September 11, 2015 by
2015 fall hydrant flushing continues
September 11, 2015 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, September 14 through Friday, September 18 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 Scott, […]
Over a dozens arrests made as part of “Operation Summer Clearance”
September 10, 2015 by
On September 9, 2015 over 20 law enforcement officers from Marion Municipal Probation, Marion County Adult Probation, the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Identification (BCI&I), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) joined MARMET detectives is serving three search warrants and eight arrest warrants in Marion County. “This operation […]
Popcorn Festival’s Craft, Community and Commercial Area includes local, regional businesses and crafters
September 10, 2015 by
The Marion Popcorn Festival says the Craft, Community and Commercial Area will be open from 11:00am until 9:00pm all three days of the festival, September 10, 11, and 12, 2015. It can be found on Oak Street next to the Bureau of Motor Vehicle. Community vendors include Cub Scout Pack 26 selling popcorn, Grace Baptist […]
Patrol reports that Labor Day weekend fatalities were down
September 10, 2015 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) was out in full force for the 2015 Labor Day weekend to prevent the greater volume of traffic crashes that often accompanies heavy holiday traffic. Initial reports indicate a decrease in traffic crash fatalities. Eleven fatal crashes resulted in 11 deaths during the reporting period of Friday, September 4 […]
Marion Women’s Business Council kicking off new year of programs
September 9, 2015 by
Social media expert Nicole Workman will kick off the 2015-2016 networking luncheons for the Marion Women’s Business Council with “Advancing Through Social Media”. The informative luncheon will be Monday, September 14, 2015 beginning at 11:30 on the second floor of the META Solutions (formerly TRECA) at 100 Executive Dr. Those wishing to attend are asked […]
Popcorn Festival pioneers named as 2015 parade Grand Marshals
September 9, 2015 by
When the 2015 Marion Popcorn Festival Parade steps off at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 10, 2015 – 35 years later to the day – three who were an integral part of the Festival’s birth will be leading the festivities. Norma Castanien, Mike Nicolosi, and Pat Regules have been tapped as the 2015 Grand Marshals. […]
Ohio AG announces three-year update on identity theft unit
September 9, 2015 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced that his office’s Identity Theft Unit received nearly 3,500 complaints and helped identity theft victims clear over $1 million in fraudulent debt during the unit’s first three years of existence, according to complaint information. “Identity theft continues to be a serious problem for many Ohioans,” Attorney General DeWine […]
Downtown streets start closing Tuesday evening for annual Popcorn Festival
September 8, 2015 by
Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing that on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at 6:00 pm detours will begin being posted on the following streets in the downtown Marion area to accommodate activities for the 2015 Marion Popcorn Festival: Center St. between State St. and Campbell St. Church St. between Prospect St. and Main St Main St. […]
Unlimited ride wristbands available each day of Popcorn Festival
September 8, 2015 by
Wristband for rides at the Marion Popcorn Festival will be available all three days again this year. Wristbands will be good all day long on Thursday ($15), Friday ($18), and Saturday ($20). Wristbands must be purchased at the Festival and are good only for the day they are purchased. Burton Brothers will again be handling […]
