The Ohio Department of Agriculture reminds dangerous wild animal and restricted snake owners, and commercial dog breeders and retailers that permit applications for 2014 are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on December 31, 2013. Dangerous Wild Animal and Restricted Snake Permits After Jan. 1, 2014, a valid permit is required to keep an existing […]
Two Killed in Marion County Crash Early Sunday Morning
December 9, 2013 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol says two men were killed in a crash in Marion County early Sunday morning. They report that alcohol is suspected as contributing to the crash that injured two others. Troopers from the Marion Post say the two-vehicle crash occurred on December 8, 2013 at about 1:32am on State Route 203 […]
Marion Boys & Girls Club Searching for New Director
December 6, 2013 by
The Boys & Girls Club of Marion County is saying good bye to their executive director this week and beginning the search for the right person to fill a large leadership role within their organization. Allison Miracle resigned her position after serving the organization for the past five years, the last three as executive director. […]
Police say Home was Used to Make Meth
December 6, 2013 by
A month-long investigation into the manufacturing of methamphetamine resulted in the execution of a search warrant at a Marion home Thursday afternoon. Police say they found evidence of meth production and arrested five suspects. Members of the MARMET / METRICH Drug Task Force, Marion Police Department, and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office served the search […]
Marion YMCA Offers Snow Days Program
December 6, 2013 by
Snow Days at the Marion Family YMCA is a new, members-only program that provides child care on days when Marion City Schools are forced to cancel for the entire day. The Y offers Snow Days from 8:00 am to 5:15 pm, providing “fun, safe activities” for children ages 5-12. The program runs from December 1, […]
State Fire Marshal Urges Fire Safety During Winter Storm
December 6, 2013 by
As Ohio prepares for the upcoming winter weather advisories and warnings that are being issued Friday, State Fire Marshal Larry Flowers wants to remind Ohioans that that there is increased risk for home fires when the weather turns bad. However, many of these fires are preventable and citizens can reduce their risks of becoming a […]
Downtown Marion Hosting Several Holiday Activities on Saturday
December 5, 2013 by
There are lots of holiday activities planned in Downtown Marion this Saturday (December 7, 2013), including the annual Christmas Parade, Peanut Push, and a free movie at the Palace Theatre. The day begins Breakfast with the WMRN Peanut Push, an annual fundraising event to benefit the Junior Service Guild’s Christmas Clearing House. Contestants will start […]
AAA Offeres Tips as Forecast Turns Snowy
December 5, 2013 by
Forecasters are predicting several rounds of winter weather over the next few days, which could lead to some dangerous driving conditions. Motorists should take time now to prepare for the forecasted wintry blast. When winter storms dump snow and ice across Ohio AAA’s call volume skyrockets with stranded motorists. Calls range from those who have […]
Elgin Holding Annual Senior Citizen Holiday Luncheon
December 5, 2013 by
The Elgin Local School District will be honoring Senior Citizens who are 60 years or older for their support of the school district over the years. If you are 60 years of age or older and live in the Elgin Local School District, you are cordially invited to the Elgin Senior Citizen Holiday Luncheon on […]
Marion County Children Services Board to Meet
December 5, 2013 by
The regular meeting of the Marion County Children Services Board has been rescheduled for 1:00pm on December 11th 2013 in the Bull Board Room of Maynard Hall at Ohio State Marion. Meetings are held at Marion County Children Services every 3rd Friday of the month at noon unless otherwise posted. 2014 meetings are scheduled for […]
