With Halloween creeping up fast, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) says a new safety analysis may send chills down the backs of both parents and drivers alike. ODOT says the analysis shows that the likelihood of pedestrians and bicyclists getting hit by a vehicle increases 35 percent during the last seven days of October. […]
MACC Celebrating 40 Years Serving the Community
October 27, 2014 by
October 2014 marks the 40th anniversary of the Marion Area Counseling Center (MACC), which provides mental health services to around 3,500 people each year, operates Contact Care Line, and provides educational programs throughout the area. MACC was established as a result of a merger between the Marion County Mental Health Clinic and Family Service Society […]
Patrol Reminds Halloween Celebrators: Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving
October 27, 2014 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol says that no Halloween costume or decoration is as scary as the consequences of drunk driving. They remind Ohioans this Halloween that Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving, and say they will be cracking down on impaired drivers to keep roadways safe for travel. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety […]
Sheets Named Republican of the Month for September
October 27, 2014 by
Republican of the Month for September was Charles Sheets, who was called instrumental in supplying the equipment for the Civic Division prize winning GOP float in the recent Marion Popcorn Festival Parade. He was selected by the Marion County GOP Central and Executive Committee. Sheets, a retired farmer, is a member of the Delaware Farm […]
ODNR Urges Ohioans to Exercise Care during Fall Wildfire Season
October 27, 2014 by
Nine out of 10 wildfires are caused by people, which is why Ohioans should take the necessary precautions if they plan to burn debris, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Ohio law states outdoor debris burning is prohibited from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. during October and November. New this year, ODNR partnered with […]
Marion Visitors Bureau Wins Award for Marketing
October 24, 2014 by
Diane Watson, Director of Marion Area Convention and Visitors Bureau recently participated in the Ohio Travel Association’s (OTA) 2014 Conference on Tourism in Springfield, Ohio. She brought back a Ruby Award for the bureau’s efforts in marketing the Marion area to potential visitors. Conference on Tourism is Ohio’s annual conference for the travel and tourism […]
Police Investigating Robbery at Marion Laundry
October 24, 2014 by
On Thursday, October 23, 2014 at approximately 10:30 pm, the Marion Police Department received a report of a robbery at Colonial Coin Laundry, 610 Bellefontaine Avenue. Police said the suspect walked into the store, advised that he had a gun, and told the clerk to fill a bag that the suspect had brought with him. […]
Ohio Identifies First Case of Chronic Wasting Disease on Private Preserve
October 24, 2014 by
The Ohio Department of Agriculture and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources today confirmed the first positive case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in the state in a captive deer operation in Holmes County. The state continues to take quarantine action to control the further spread of the disease. There is no evidence that CWD […]
2014 Fall Hydrant Flushing Week 7 Schedule
October 24, 2014 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, October 27 through Friday, October 31, 2014 between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. “Flushing is an important part of Aqua’s regular maintenance program. It ensures hydrants and valves are working properly and helps prevent sediment buildup,” said Don Scott, […]
Ohio’s Fall Colors at Peak Conditions
October 24, 2014 by
Time is growing short for anyone that wants to enjoy Ohio’s beautiful fall colors. Right now, pockets of spectacular fall color remain scattered throughout the Buckeye State, but peak season is beginning to fade, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Now is the time to get out and savor some of Ohio’s […]
