This week is National Lightning Safety Awareness Week. Not only are citizens encouraged to know what to do before, during and after severe thunder and lightning storms, but they should prepare for all summer weather hazards, including tornadoes and floods. Residents in Brunswick, Medina County continue cleanup efforts after this week’s tornado and severe storms. […]
Marion Public Health Participating in National HIV Testing Day
June 25, 2014 by
National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) is an annual campaign to encourage people of all ages to “Take the Test, Take Control.” Marion Public Health will be offering free and anonymous walk-in HIV testing Friday, June 27, 2014 from 8:00am to 3:00pm. “Too many people don’t know they have HIV. In the United States, nearly 1.1 […]
Funds Available for Emergency Food & Shelter Programs
June 25, 2014 by
United Way of Marion County, the local administrative agent for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP), has announced that Marion County will receive $23,215 in federal funding this year to supplement emergency food and shelter programs. Local agencies that provide such services wishing to apply for funding from Marion County’s EFSP Board will need […]
Nelson Promoted to Sergeant, Assistant Commander at Mt. Gilead Post
June 25, 2014 by
Tpr. Brian W. Nelson was promoted to the rank of sergeant today by Colonel Paul A. Pride, Patrol superintendent, during a ceremony at the Patrol’s Academy. Sgt. Nelson will transfer from his current assignment at the Training Academy to serve as an assistant post commander at the Mt. Gilead Post. Sgt. Nelson began his Patrol […]
Ohioans Warned Against Storm-Chasing Contractors Following Severe Weather
June 25, 2014 by
Following the storms that affected parts of the state, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is reminding consumers to research any contractors who offer to repair their homes. “The summer months are a peak time for home improvement, and it’s important to be especially cautious after a storm,” Attorney General DeWine said. “Following severe weather, fly-by-night […]
Tri-Rivers/RAMTEC Consortium Receives $14.99 Million Grant
June 24, 2014 by
The RAMTEC (Robotics & Advanced Manufacturing Technology Education Collaborative) Statewide Advanced Manufacturing STEM/Career Technical Education Consortium, led by Tri-Rivers Career Center, has received $14.99 million dollars through Ohio’s Straight A Fund. This grant will allow Tri-Rivers to partner with eight additional career centers to expand and continue the vision of RAMTEC in order to address […]
Shots Fired During Breaking and Entering in Prospect
June 24, 2014 by
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said shots were fired by a property owner in Prospect after several suspects allegedly broke into his building on early Monday morning. On June 23, 2014 at 5:14am, the deputies responded to a building in the 100 block of North Main Street in the Village of Prospect for a report […]
Police Arrest Man for Public Indecency, Other Charges Following Foot Chase
June 24, 2014 by
The Marion Police Department says a man was arrested on Monday afternoon after repeatedly exposing himself to a convenience store clerk. Police say the man also had several arrest warrants, including one out of Cleveland. On June 19, 2014 and June 22, 2014, officers of the Marion Police Department responded to the Circle K convenience […]
Marion County Park Board Holding Special Meeting
June 24, 2014 by
There will be a special meeting of the Marion County Park Board at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2014 in the Prospect Room in the lower level of the Marion County building. The purpose of this meeting is to review plans that have been prepared by CT Consultants for paving of 2.94 miles of […]
Marion Family Court Using Dog to Ease Stress for Kids
June 23, 2014 by
A facility dog named Camry is helping relieve stress at Marion County Family Court, according to a story from Jenna Gant and CourtNewsOhio.gov. “He kind of defuses any stress or tension up in the waiting areas with people that are waiting, down in our juvenile probation department,” Kathy Clark, Marion County Family Court program administrator […]
