The City of Marion Engineer’s Office reports that Edwards Street, between Silver Street and Hocking Street, will be closed from 7:00 A.M., Monday, January 19, 2015 through 5:00 P.M. Friday, January 23, 2015. The City Sewer Maintenance Department will be doing a sanitary sewer repair at this location.
State implements new safeguards after “unprecedented” fraud attempts, tax refunds could be significantly delayed
January 16, 2015 by
The Ohio Department of Taxation (ODT) is implementing additional safeguards that will inevitably cause some refunds to be delayed this upcoming income tax filing season. Officials said the changes are needed in order to better protect Ohio taxpayers and prevent tax fraud. These steps are being taken to further bolster defenses in anticipation of the […]
Governor says progress made in human trafficking battle, more work left to do
January 16, 2015 by
Gov. John Kasich reaffirmed the state’s commitment to battle human trafficking Thursday, urging Ohioans to take a stand at the local level to battle the problem. Kasich, speaking at a gathering for Ohio Human Trafficking Awareness Day, said states around the country are admiring Ohio’s progress toward combatting human trafficking, but that more must be […]
New home chosen for Ten Commandments plaque
January 15, 2015 by
A committee recommended on Tuesday that a Ten Commandments plaque previously located at Marion Harding High School be on display at Diverse Moves Dance Studio. The committee, which included faith-based leaders, Harding students, community leaders, a student’s parent, a student’s grandparent, Marion City Schools Superintendent Gary Barber and school board member Ted McKinniss, met for […]
Palace Theatre to present tribute to “The Who”
January 15, 2015 by
In anticipation of the upcoming 2015 The Who Hits 50 North American tour, the Marion Palace Theatre is bringing a tribute to the legendary rock ‘n’ roll band to the stage on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 8:00 p.m. For more than a decade The Who Show has been “thrilling audiences” as they perform note […]
Dayton women killed in crash on U.S. 23
January 15, 2015 by
The Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol says a woman from Dayton was killed in a crash on U.S. 23, just north of Newmans-Cardington Road, Wednesday morning. At 7:00am the patrol received a call of a disabled vehicle sitting in the roadway on U.S. 23 northbound, just south of the rest area. As […]
Department of Education to help military family members become teachers
January 15, 2015 by
The Ohio Department of Education, acting on an executive order from Gov. John Kasich, is eliminating fees for educator licenses to recognize the contributions of military families. Beginning this year, the fees for any initial Ohio educator license, permit or certificate – or for a renewal – will be waived for candidates who are veterans […]
Harding High School open house to feature information on programs including GEAR UP
January 14, 2015 by
Area students including eighth graders and their families are invited to learn more about a major initiative to help low-income students prepare for college and other projects going on at Marion Harding High School. The high school will host an open house from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 15, 2015. Displays from community […]
MLK Jr. Peace and Freedom Breakfast is Monday
January 14, 2015 by
The MLK Peace and Freedom Committee of Marion County will host its 8th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Peace and Freedom Breakfast on January 19, 2015. This breakfast will be held at the Historic Palace May Pavilion and will begin at 9 a.m. Not only will regional speech, essay, poetry, and art be recognized, […]
Marion Treasurer sends out first half 2014 real estate tax bills
January 14, 2015 by
First half 2014 real estate tax bills were mailed Monday and are due Thursday, February 5, 2015 to avoid penalty according to Marion County Treasurer Jan Draper. Taxpayers who have not received their tax bills by January 22 are urged to call the Treasurer’s Office at 223-4030, Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. Taxpayers who […]
