State government finished the 2014 fiscal year with a nearly $800 million surplus, according to figures from the Office of Budget and Management. Ohio’s fiscal year closed at the end of June. It marks the fourth consecutive year the state has ended with a surplus. That there is a surplus is not a surprise. State […]
Patrol Warns Against Drinking and Driving this July Fourth
July 3, 2014 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol will be out in full force cracking down on impaired drivers the entire Fourth of July weekend, which begins Thursday, July 3 and ends Sunday, July 6, 2014. Their zero-tolerance policy is part of the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign aimed at removing impaired drivers from […]
Get a Look at Available Programs at MTC Preview Event
July 2, 2014 by
Marion Technical College (MTC) is holding a Program Preview on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm in their Health Technologies Center on the Marion Campus to showcase the facilities, the programs offered, and the hands-on instruction that students receive. This special event will feature representatives from business, information technologies, engineering technologies, health, public […]
Safety Urged When Using Novelty Fireworks
July 2, 2014 by
In an effort to reduce the number of fires and fireworks-related injuries, the Division of State Fire Marshal encourages Ohioans to attend public fireworks displays hosted by local municipalities and licensed exhibitors this July 4th holiday. “The best way for Ohioans to prevent fireworks injuries is to attend a licensed, professional fireworks exhibition,” said State […]
Government Closures for July 4 Holiday
July 2, 2014 by
In observance of the Independence Day holiday, City of Marion Departments will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2014. Due to closures on Friday, City Hall’s weekly early closure day will be observed on Thursday, July 3, 2014. Therefore, on July 3rd most offices in City Hall will close at 3:00 pm, with the exception […]
Harding Band Hosting Blood Drive
July 1, 2014 by
The Harding Band will be hosting their annual blood drive on Thursday, July 3, 2014 from noon to 6:00 pm in the band room. The band has the opportunity of earning $500 if they receive 51+ donations, $400 if they receive 36+ and $300 with 25+ donations. Last year the band met the 50+ goal […]
Veterans Invited to Free Breakfast
July 1, 2014 by
The Marion County Fair will host a Veteran’s Day Celebration on Friday, July 4, 2014 at the new Picnic Pavilion. Veteran’s will be admitted free that day, just bring your military ID or discharge papers as proof of service. A free breakfast by Chris Cakes will be offered from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. for […]
Wednesday is Kid’s Day at the Fair
July 1, 2014 by
The 2014 Marion County Fair will host a variety of special activities as part of their annual Kid’s Day on Wednesday, July 2. Kids 12 and under will be admitted free of charge from 8:00am to 2:00pm. As is the case every day, rides are not included with admissions. On this day however, the rides […]
Auditions Announced For Palace Production of “The Fantasticks”
June 30, 2014 by
Director, Greg Patterson will hold auditions in the May Pavilion for the Palace Theatre’s August production of “The Fantasticks” on Monday, July 14 and Tuesday, July 15, 2014 from 6pm to 8pm. Participants may audition either day and should enter through the front May Pavilion doors. Patterson is seeking adults ages 16 years and up, […]
Two New Marion Officers Among Grads of Patrol Training Course
June 30, 2014 by
Members of the 131st Basic Peace Officer Class received training certificates during a graduation ceremony held Friday morning at the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy. The 33 graduates will assume duties as peace officers for 19 Ohio agencies, including the Marion Police Department. The 131st Basic Peace Officer Class utilized Ohio casino training funds to […]
