The Marion Area Humane Society will be hosting their annual garage sale at Marion Centre Mall (old Rex location) on Friday, June 12, and Saturday, June 13, 2015.
Ohio Senate budget calls for increased police training paid for by local government funds
June 12, 2015 by
The Ohio Senate’s budget plan calls for a five-fold increase in the number of continuing training hours each law enforcement officer in the state must take, as well as a state database to track officer-involved shootings. But local governments will be the ones on the hook for the $17 million price tag during the next […]
Kids-Palooza is Saturday at Ohio State Marion
June 11, 2015 by
8th Annual Kids-Palooza is set for Saturday, June 13, 2015 from 11:00am to 3:00pm on the campus of Ohio State Marion. The day will include free bouncy gyms, face painting, pony rides, photo booths, activities, a variety of vendors and lots of great prize drawings. In addition to the free activities, the event also works […]
Tallgrass Trail to hold Nature Fair this Saturday
June 11, 2015 by
The Marion County Park District will host their first annual Nature Fair on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at the Tallgrass Trail Nature Center from 9 to 11 am. Children of all ages will visit ten stations, where they will make tree cookies, bagel bird feeders, and sun prints. They can enjoy a scavenger hunt and […]
Police seize over 1 kilo of Blue Drop Heroin, arrest alleged supplier
June 11, 2015 by
The Marion Police Department announced Wednesday that, with the help of multiple law enforcement agencies, they had arrested the alleged supplier of a deadly heroin brand that has claimed 5 lives and over 50 overdoes in recent weeks. On June 10, 2015 at approximately 7:30 AM, nearly 60 law enforcement officers from local, state and […]
Deputies recover stolen vehicle, arrest three suspects
June 11, 2015 by
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said deputies made more arrests and recovered a third stolen vehicle Tuesday evening. They had previously recovered two stolen vehicles and arrested four teens earlier that morning. On June 9, 2015 at around 7:40pm, deputies said they received a tip from the public on the whereabouts of one of the […]
Two campaigns drop out, leaving one potential marijuana legalization issue for November ballot
June 11, 2015 by
Two groups vying to legalize marijuana will not make the ballot in November, group leaders said, clearing the field for one marijuana ballot issue this year. Better for Ohio and Ohio Rights Group will not have the more than 305,591 signatures of Ohio voters required by July 1 to qualify for the November ballot, group […]
First annual BookMarket sale at Marion Library this weekend
June 10, 2015 by
The new supporting organization of the Marion Public Library, the BookMarks, will hold their first annual BookMarket on Friday and Saturday, June 12-13, 2015, from 10:00am to 6:00pm. Sunday hours are 1:00pm to 5:00pm. They will be accepting cash, check (with picture ID) and credit cards (Visa, MasterCard). The sale is being held at the library’s main […]
Four arrested for rash of stolen vehicles in Marion County
June 10, 2015 by
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said they have arrested four individuals suspected of being involved in a rash of stolen vehicles, all of which were left unlocked with the keys inside. Early in the morning of Monday, June 8, two vehicles were reported stolen from the western area of Marion County. At approximately 3:46am, deputies […]
Columbus water advisory not affecting Marion County supplies
June 10, 2015 by
Aqua Ohio says they have become aware of confusion resulting from the City of Columbus’ ongoing drinking water advisory involving high levels of nitrates. To be clear, the Columbus Nitrate Advisory does not affect Aqua Ohio customers in Marion County. The City of Columbus has issued a nitrate advisory for portions of the city and […]
