New legislation in the Ohio Senate seeks to correct an unintentional quirk in a recently passed tax relief plan that would actually trigger a one-year tax increase for many small businesses and self-employed workers. Here’s the issue: Earlier this year, lawmakers passed a two-year state budget that, for small businesses, replaces Ohio’s progressive income-tax scale […]
Popcorn Festival looking for runners, bikers, and walkers for annual events
September 4, 2015 by
Marion Popcorn Festival is getting ready to hold two of their key annual events; the Popcorn 5K Run/Walk and Popcorn 100 Bike Tour. The 2015 Marion Popcorn Festival 5K Run is being held Saturday, September 12, 2015. This event is open to both runners and walkers and is TAC Certified. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m., […]
Aqua Ohio set to start 2015 Fall Hydrant Flushing
September 4, 2015 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Tuesday, September 8 through Friday, September 11, 2015 between 8:00am and 4:30pm. “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, Operations […]
Patrol urges Ohioans to not drive impaired this Labor Day weekend
September 4, 2015 by
Heavier traffic during the Labor Day holiday results in a greater risk of traffic crashes. To keep Ohio roadways safe, the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) will be out in full force this weekend looking for dangerous drivers and motorists in need. Motorists can assist in the effort by driving only when they are buckled […]
Government closings for 2015 Labor Day holiday
September 4, 2015 by
Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing the following closures for the City of Marion on Monday, September 7, 2015 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. All offices in City Hall will be closed. Sanitation crews will not work on Monday, September 7th. Residents that normally have Monday sanitation service are asked to have their collections […]
City aquatic center closes for season earlier than expected
September 3, 2015 by
The City of Marion has announced that the Lincoln Park Aquatic Center is now officially closed for the season. The early closure was due in part to difficulty in staffing the center as many lifeguards have returned to school. “While we had originally hoped to be open one more weekend, due to a combination of […]
Ohio Attorney General announces support for Child Credit Freeze Bill
September 3, 2015 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced support for Ohio House Bill 317, which would allow parents or guardians to “freeze” a child’s credit record to help stop identity thieves from opening accounts in the child’s name. The bill was introduced by Representative Ron Maag (R-Lebanon). “To identity thieves, a child’s identity is a perfect […]
Popcorn Cooking Contest deadline extended through Friday
September 3, 2015 by
The deadline for the Marion Popcorn Festival’s Recipe Contest has been extended until this Friday. Entries must be postmarked by Friday, September 4, 2015. They may also be taken to the OSU Extension Office, located in the Marion County Building, 222 West Center Street. Be sure to include your name, address, and telephone number. Judging […]
With colder weather coming, PUCO answers questions about budget billing
September 2, 2015 by
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) would like to remind consumers that in addition to energy conservation and energy choice, budget billing is another way to manage your utility bills. How does budget billing work? Budget billing is a program offered by Ohio’s regulated electric and natural gas distribution companies that spreads out the […]
Marion Police seek suspect in burglary
September 2, 2015 by
The Marion Police Department said they are seeking Richard Lewis Stansberry Jr. as part of their “Warrant of the Week” program. Stansberry is a 51 year-old white male. He is 5’9” tall weighing 150 lbs with brown hair and blue eyes. He is known to travel around Marion on a mountain bike. Stansberry has a felony […]
