Marion law enforcement officials said they made two arrests as part of Operation Arctic Blast on Thursday morning. On January 8, 2015, members of the MARMET / METRICH Drug Task Force, Marion Police Department, and Marion County Sheriff’s Office executed two search warrants at two different locations inside Marion. The joint operation was conducted after […]
Marion City Schools elect board officers for the 2015 school year
January 8, 2015 by
The Marion City School Board of Education held its annual organizational meeting on January 5, 2015. Rocky White was elected to his third term as President of the school board and Steve Willams was elected as Vice-President. School board meetings for the 2015 school year were set. The work session meetings will be the first […]
Area historic farms among 104 recognized by Ohio
January 8, 2015 by
In 2014, the Ohio Department of Agriculture recognized 104 new century or bicentennial farms, including several in counties surrounding Marion, owned by the same family for at least 100 or 200 consecutive years. There are now more than 1,100 historic farms registered across the state. Each family received a certificate signed by Governor John R. […]
Organizations, schools and businesses encouraged to apply for Environmental Education Grant
January 8, 2015 by
The deadline to apply for Ohio Environmental Education Fund grants is Jan. 15, 2015. Grants are available for up to $50,000 to educate Ohio students, citizens and the regulated community about environmental problems and potential solutions. Funding in 2015 will target four areas where Ohio EPA has determined a need for more education, due to […]
Ohio EMA offers tips for the extreme cold weather
January 7, 2015 by
With the state’s temperatures expected to be dangerously low through the weekend, state officials urge Ohioans to prepare themselves, their households and their vehicles for brutal winter weather. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) 24-hour wind chill temperature forecast, the majority of Ohio will experience wind chill temperatures -20 degrees. To help prepare for […]
State Fire Marshal urges Ohioans to be fire safe during extreme temperatures
January 7, 2015 by
As the temperatures across Ohio continue to dip to extreme lows, State Fire Marshal Larry L. Flowers is asking all residents to make sure their homes are fire safe. Many fire incidents during this time of the year are preventable as long as Ohioans take the right precautions. “It may be tempting to use alternative […]
Palace Theatre opening the bar for weekend showings of “The Notebook”
January 7, 2015 by
Those who have made the New Year’s resolution to have more fun with friends will have the opportunity to do so at the Marion Palace Theatre this winter. The Palace is encouraging movie-goers to bring their favorite friends to see the classic romantic film “The Notebook” January 9, 10 and 11, 2015. In addition to […]
Next free session of LIVESTRONG® set to start at the Marion YMCA
January 7, 2015 by
The Marion Family YMCA says their LIVESTRONG program will be starting back up the week of January 12, 2015. The LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a research-based physical activity and well-being initiative with the goal of helping people affected by cancer reach their holistic health goals. The free LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program is for […]
Patrol reports eight fatalities over New Year’s Holiday
January 7, 2015 by
Eight people were killed on Ohio’s roadways during the 2015 New Year’s Holiday, a five-day reporting period beginning December 31 at 12 a.m. and ending January 4 at 11:59 p.m. This is a decrease from 2013, the most recent comparable reporting period of five-days, in which 12 people were killed. During this year’s reporting period, […]
Police investigating exchange of gunfire at Marion residence
January 6, 2015 by
The Marion Police Department is investigating the report of shots fired into and from a residence in the early morning hours on Sunday. At 3:47am on January 4, 2015, officers from the Marion Police Department responded to the report of shots fired in 120 block of South Seffner Avenue. Upon arrival officers said they discovered […]
