The City of Marion recently upgraded to a new automated phone system. When a citizen calls the City at 387-2020, they will be greeted with an automated message with menu options helping to direct them to one of several city departments. This new system will automatically connect various departments without using a live person. The […]
Court Issues Stay in Ohio Early Voting Ruling, Voting Now Set to Start Next Week
September 30, 2014 by
Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted said he will revert back to the early, in-person voting hours he set in June after the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday granted a last-minute stay of a lower court’s order to expand early voting hours. In a statement released Monday afternoon, Husted said the hours were approved by […]
Marion Man Arrested for Attempted Murder
September 29, 2014 by
On Sunday, September 28, 2014 at about 5:49am, the Marion Police Department received a call reporting a shooting at 611 South Prospect Street. Officers found that a male had been shot multiple times. The victim was transported to Marion General Hospital and then flown to Columbus by helicopter. Police said that he was listed in […]
Tri-Rivers Students Providing Day of Service Throughout Marion
September 29, 2014 by
United Way of Marion County will work with more than 200 Tri-Rivers Career Center students on Monday, September 29, 2014 as a part of its LIVE UNITED volunteer activities designed to make an immediate and positive impact in the Marion community. On the 29th, every senior class at Tri-Rivers will blitz the community with a […]
Marion Curves for Women Celebrates 2nd Anniversary
September 29, 2014 by
The Marion Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors recently joined Cindi Bentley, owner of Curves for Women, her staff and customers for a Ribbon Cutting kick off for their 2nd anniversary in the Marion community. Curves for Women, 1199 Delaware Ave., Suite 111, is hosting a Happy Birthday Open House featuring special promotional prices through the […]
Marion Republicans Open Headquarters for Election Season
September 29, 2014 by
Marion County Republican headquarters are now open until the November 4, 2014 mid-term elections. The hours at the 114 South Main Street location are Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and again from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. During these hours, volunteers will be available to answer questions, offer printed information, distribute yard […]
Lemley Wins 2014 Marion’s Amazing Treasures Contest
September 26, 2014 by
The Marion Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) recently announced the winners of the summer promotion, Marion’s Amazing Treasures IX. After validating all the playing cards returned to the CVB, prize levels were drawn and the winners for the 2014 summer promotion were: James Lemley – First prize winner with 20-24 validations Katie Shoaf – […]
Barlow Art Center Hosting Paint Party
September 26, 2014 by
The Barlow Art Center of the Historic Women’s Club Home in Marion is hosting a Paint Party on October 4, 2014 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. The public is invited to join them for an afternoon of “fun, friends, and fine art where you supply the cocktails and we provide the canvas.” Local artist Brenda Brewer […]
Orthopedic Surgeon Joins OhioHealth Marion Area Physicians
September 26, 2014 by
Brent Mellis, DO, has joined OhioHealth Marion Area Physicians and the orthopedic practice of Drs. Aaron Fritz, Bernard Nowacki, Antonio Rosario, and Robert Crowell. Dr. Mellis offers expertise in a range of orthopedic conditions, including total joint replacements; total joint revisions; joint preservation surgery for hips and knees; and reconstructive surgery for knees and shoulders. […]
Free Medication Drop Off is Saturday
September 26, 2014 by
You can bring your expired and unused prescription and over-the-counter medication to the Marion County Building’s rear parking lot, 222 West Center Street, on Saturday, September 27, 2014 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Pills, liquids and syringes will be accepted. “Please do your part to help protect drinking water sources, reduce drug-related crime, and […]
