The Ohio State Highway Patrol is warning drivers to not get behind the wheel impaired this Fourth of July weekend. Troopers will be out in full force removing impaired drivers from Ohio’s roadways as part of the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement crackdown. Fourth of July weekend is traditionally a dangerous holiday […]
Government Office Closings for July 4th Holiday
July 3, 2013 by
Several changes and closings have been announced for area government offices and services in observance of the 2013 4th of July holiday. Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing the following closures for the City of Marion on Thursday, July 4, 2013: All offices in City Hall will be closed. Sanitation crews will not work on Thursday, […]
Sheriff Stepping Up Traffic Enforcement
July 2, 2013 by
Marion County Sheriff Tim Bailey is announcing that deputies will be conducting a traffic enforcement blitz to correlate with 4th of July activities in the county. Extra patrols will be working now through July 7, 2013 to ensure the safety of our community during weekend activities. In an effort to ensure the safety of the […]
Fourth of July Travel Expected to be Lighter than Previous Year
July 2, 2013 by
AAA Travel projects 40.8 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Independence Day holiday, a 0.8 percent decrease from the 41.1 million people who traveled last year. The anticipated decline in holiday travel is predominantly due to a shorter holiday period. With the Fourth of July landing on a Thursday […]
2013-2014 Ohio Hunting and Trapping Season Dates Announced
July 2, 2013 by
The 2013-2014 Ohio hunting and trapping season dates have been released by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). The seasons include changes to address deer management on a county level, and increase hunting opportunities through extended hours and a new early muzzleloader season. 2013-2014 hunting and trapping seasons: Deer archery: Sept. 28 – Feb. […]
Marion County Fair Kicks Off
July 1, 2013 by
The Marion County Fair gets underway Monday, July 1, 2013 and runs through Saturday, July 6. While normally hot this time of the year, this week’s weather looks to provide cool temperatures, but chances of rain and storms nearly every day. Monday, July 1, is Canned Food Day, Ladies Day, and Senior Citizen’s Day, all […]
Governor Signs Budget, Leaves New Abortion Rules
July 1, 2013 by
Ohio’s next two-year budget is a done deal. Gov. John Kasich on Sunday evening signed controversial House Bill 59, a nearly $62 billion plan that attempts to spur economic growth while restricting reproductive rights. The Republican governor used his line-item veto to ditch a provision that would bar the state from expanding Medicaid, but held […]
Officials Remind Fair Goers to Practice Good Hygiene
July 1, 2013 by
As Ohio’s 2013 agricultural fair season kicks-off, the Ohio Departments of Health (ODH) and Agriculture (ODA) are reminding Ohioans to practice good hygiene when visiting livestock exhibits this summer. “With fair season upon us, we want to remind folks that some illnesses, such as influenza viruses, are commonly carried by livestock and can be directly […]
Speed Limit Increase Starts on Rural Interstates
July 1, 2013 by
Drivers can legally zip along some rural interstate highways more quickly as a new 70 mph speed limit takes effect along some sections of roadway around Ohio. The change beginning Monday, July 1, 2013 raises the speed limit in some areas from 65 mph to 70 mph. The Ohio Department of Transportation has said the […]
Marion-area Blood Drives Announced for July
July 1, 2013 by
The American Red Cross will conduct open blood drives at the following Marion County locations this month: Noon to 6 p.m., Tuesday, July 2, Walgreens – Marion (Bus), 1321 Delaware Avenue 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday, July 4, Marion County Fair (Bus), 220 E. Fairground Street 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, July 6, […]
