Fairpark Community Baptist Church will hold a Drive Thru Food Giveaway on Saturday, December 20, 2014 starting at 9:00 am. No paperwork or ID is required and everyone is welcome. The church is located at 940 Bermuda Drive in Marion.
MPH to close early Friday for training
December 17, 2014 by
Due to an all staff in-service/training, Marion Public Health will close at 12:00 on Friday, December 19, 2014. The closing will affect all divisions of Marion Public Health including the Administration, Vital Statistics, Environmental Health, Nursing, Emergency Preparedness, and WIC divisions. Marion Public Health is located at 181 S. Main Street. Additional information about Marion […]
Ohio Democrats choose David Pepper as new party leader
December 17, 2014 by
Finding success for the Ohio Democratic Party will require input from Democrats across Ohio that gives them a sense of ownership in how the party operates, newly elected party chair David Pepper said. Pepper was elected chairman Tuesday by members of the party’s executive committee. He will assume the post in January, replacing Chris Redfern, […]
Lowe named 2014 Deputy of the Year
December 16, 2014 by
Marion County Sheriff Tim Bailey recently announced the 2014 selection for Deputy of the Year is Colin Lowe, who has been with the sheriff’s office since July of 2012. Deputy Lowe began his career with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office in July of 2012 as an Auxiliary Deputy Sheriff. He was an active member of […]
Christmas Clearinghouse holding annual Toy Drive
December 16, 2014 by
Christmas Clearinghouse will be holding a New Toy Drive on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 from 10:00 am till 7:00 pm at 1680 Marion-Waldo Road (Marion County Children Services). Volunteers will be on hand to help unload your vehicle and Santa will be there to greet the young children giving to the needy families. “This is […]
Attorney General offers year-end charitable giving tips
December 16, 2014 by
As the year comes to an end, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine offered charitable giving tips for Ohioans who will donate to charity this holiday season. “We encourage Ohioans to give generously to their favorite charities, and we know that many will do so,” Attorney General DeWine said. “We also want to make sure that […]
New Ohio law would include pets in protection orders
December 16, 2014 by
A bill allowing animals to be included in domestic violence, stalking and other protection orders is on its way to the governor. The Ohio Senate last week voted 32-0 to agree with House changes to Senate Bill 177, sending the bill to Gov. John Kasich who is expected to sign it into law. Nearly half […]
Marion Public Health holding public hearing to discuss proposed 2015 program fees
December 15, 2014 by
Marion Public Health will hold a public hearing on December 17, 2014 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm in Room 129 inside Marion Public Health, 181 South Main Street in Marion. At this public meeting, the adjustment of 2015 Proposed Environmental Health Program Fees will be discussed. Tyler Pigman, Director of Environmental Health, will read the fee […]
Marion YMCA waiving joiner fee for New Year
December 15, 2014 by
The Marion Family YMCA is offering new members a special offer for the holidays. Now through January 9, 2015, they will waive the Joiner Fee for new members which is a savings of up to $60. “When you join the YMCA, you’re joining a diverse community of people committed to youth development, healthy living and […]
Ohio Senate approves bill that would make many fireworks legal
December 15, 2014 by
The Ohio Senate has passed a bill legalizing the use of bottle rockets, firecrackers and other consumer-grade fireworks in Ohio despite hearing earlier in the day from doctors, firefighters and safety advocates who oppose the measure. Currently, Ohioans can buy consumer-grade fireworks in Ohio but must take them out of the state within 48 hours. […]
