Attorney General Mike DeWine reported that his request for a temporary restraining order against Ministry In Marketing and its founder/president Gary Nicholas Bias, of Richland County, was granted on Tuesday, January 15, 2013. While the group is based in Mansfield, they also operated in the Marion area. DeWine also filed a 37-count complaint against Ministry […]
Real Estate Tax Bills Mailed, Due Feb. 15
January 17, 2013 by
First half 2012 real estate tax bills were mailed Monday and are due Friday, February 15, 2013 to avoid penalty, according to Marion County Treasurer Jan Draper. Taxpayers who have not received their tax bills by January 24th are urged to call the Treasurer’s Office at 223-4030, Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. Taxpayers who […]
Government Offices Closed for MLK Day
January 17, 2013 by
Marion City Hall will be closed on Monday, January 21, 2013 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. However, some City departments will operate on a regular or modified schedule for the day. The following departments will operate as listed below: Sanitation crews will collect garbage and recycling on Monday, January 21st. Customers […]
Ohio Liquor Sales Increased 7 Percent In 2012
January 17, 2013 by
The Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Liquor Control announced that dollar sales of spirituous liquor reached a record level in 2012, totaling $849 million. This was an increase of 7%, exceeding last year’s total by $55.3 million. “Consumer tastes are becoming more sophisticated, and Ohioans continue to trade up buying more of the premium […]
State Route 203 Remains Closed Near Prospect
January 16, 2013 by
The Ohio Department of Transportation reports that State Route 203 in Marion County remains closed between Prospect and State Route 4 due to high water. While the flood waters are expected to recede Thursday morning, ODOT says the road will likely not re-open until Friday. The delay is due to the time required to inspect […]
Marion Foundation Applauds IRA Charitable Rollover Extension
January 16, 2013 by
With President Obama’s signing of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, the extension of the IRA charitable rollover through December 31, 2013, is official. The Marion Community Foundation says this is significant news in philanthropic circles and impacts local organizations and their donors. “This legislation makes it easier for Americans to give to causes […]
Marion Sheriff’s Office is Seeking Auxiliary Deputies
January 16, 2013 by
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is currently taking applications for auxiliary deputy sheriff. The Auxiliary Unit is a volunteer organization committed to the support of the operation of the Sheriff’s Office. Officers in the Auxiliary Unit are sworn Ohio Peace Officers, they are commissioned through the Sheriff’s Office, and are able to enforce the law […]
Schertzer & Company Present “Now & Then” at the May Pavilion
January 16, 2013 by
Ann Schertzer & Company will present Now & Then at the Marion Palace Theatre’s May Pavilion in downtown Marion on Friday, January 25, 2013 at 8:00 pm. The group plans to entertain with a variety of classic and contemporary music that spans the decades. They will put their own twist on favorite tunes from the […]
Ohio Homeland Security Asks Public “See Something, Say Something”
January 16, 2013 by
Officials from Ohio Homeland Security are stressing the importance of a well informed and aware public in order to detect, deter and prevent actual terrorist events in our state. An engaged and aware public is crucial in deterring these threats and maintaining the safety and security of all Ohioans, says the agency. Ohio Homeland Security […]
City’s Civil Service Commission Holding Special Meeting
January 15, 2013 by
The City of Marion’s Civil Service Commission has scheduled a special meeting for Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 6:30 pm. The meeting will be held at Marion City Hall in the Mayor’s Conference Room on the third floor. The Civil Service Commission plans to discuss statutorily mandated rule modifications and postponement and/or re-scheduling of the […]
