Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing that in observance of the Good Friday holiday, offices located in City Hall will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2015. Due to City Hall being closed on Friday, most offices will be observing their weekly early closure day on Thursday, April 2. However, the Utility Billing Department will remain […]
Ohioans should anticipate a colorful spring wildflower season
April 1, 2015 by
As the snow finally melts away, it’s time for Ohio to once again begin display an array of bright and vivid colors. The beauty of spring can be found along many of Ohio’s wooded trails in the form of wildflowers from late March until May, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Colorful […]
Wood joins Alber Enterprise Center
March 31, 2015 by
Carla Wood recently joined the Alber Enterprise Center as an Information Associate. Currently, Wood is creating a database that tracks projects, merges documents, and reports relevant information about processes and deadlines for the Alber Enterprise Center. Wood’s position will be partially supported through the earnings of Alber Enterprise Center and funding from Ohio State University […]
One week left to register to vote in May 2015 Special Election
March 31, 2015 by
April 6 is the voter registration deadline for the May 5, 2015 Special Election in Marion County. There are just three issues on the ballot which affect only Marion Township, Village of Prospect, and the River Valley School District. Anyone qualified may register to vote at the Marion County Board of Elections Office, 222 W. […]
Marion Police seeking Kilgore for probation violation
March 31, 2015 by
The Marion Police Department is seeking Winston Kilgore for a probation violation and as a possible suspect in recent crimes. Kilgore is described as a 23-year-old white male with blonde hair and hazel eyes. He stands 6 feet tall and weighs 170 pounds. His last known address was 551 South Main Street, apartment B. Winston […]
With record Ohio road construction planned, officials call for driver safety
March 31, 2015 by
With a record 990 construction projects scheduled this year, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is reminding motorists to be “work zone aware,” and think safety for themselves, other drivers, and all roadside workers. In addition, ODOT is teaming up with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, other law enforcement agencies and local media to raise […]
Palace Theatre bring “Paul McCartney Concert Experience” to Marion
March 30, 2015 by
Experience three decades of ‘The Beatles’ and ‘Wings’ live – with the “world’s premier McCartney concert experience, The McCartney Years,” at the historic Marion Palace Theatre on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 8 p.m. The show is praised by Sid Bernstein, the legendary concert promoter who brought the original Beatles to America, as “the best […]
Marion church offering Financial Peace University class
March 30, 2015 by
Richland Road Church of Christ is inviting the public to join then and “learn God’s way of handling money” with Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. Organizers say the average turnaround in debt is $8000 in just the first three months. The new class begins on April 10, 2015 at 6:00pm at the Richland Road Church […]
Ohio Attorney General warns of spring scams
March 30, 2015 by
As spring officially begins, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning Ohioans to be wary of solicitors who offer roofing, driveway paving, or tree trimming services and demand upfront payment. “Spring is a good time to make home repairs, but it’s also a time to watch for scams,” Attorney General DeWine said. “If someone comes […]
Marion church to shower Harding High School with 25,000 Easter Eggs
March 27, 2015 by
A helicopter and numerous volunteers, are preparing to drop an abundance of candy and toy filled Easter eggs onto the Marion High School track/soccer field on Saturday, April 4, 2015. Approximately 25,000 plastic eggs will be dropped onto the field from a helicopter as it passes over. The event, sponsored by APEX Church, is for […]
