U.S. Congressman Pat Tiberi (R-OH-12) has announced that his Missing in America measure included in S. 3202, the Dignified Burial of Veterans’ Act that passed the House late Sunday by a vote of 393-0. The bill passed the Senate by unanimous consent on December 19, 2012 and now heads to the president for his signature. […]
Alleged Burglar Arrested Inside Marion Home
December 31, 2012 by
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office says a man was arrested after he was found inside a home with a gun and two knives in the early morning hours on Friday, December 28, 2012. On Friday at approximately 3:40am, a resident from the 1300 block of Lusch Road called the sheriff’s office and reported he heard […]
Emergency Officials Urge You to Resolve 2B Ready in 2013
December 31, 2012 by
2012 proved to be yet another active year for disasters – at least 34 tornadoes ripped through Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama on Christmas day; winter storms Draco and Euclid brought heavy snow and blizzard conditions in from the west; Hurricane/Superstorm Sandy destroyed the East Coast in October; and extreme droughts and wild fires scorched […]
New Year’s Ranks as Deadliest Day for Drivers
December 31, 2012 by
New Year’s Day consistently ranks as the year’s deadliest day for alcohol-related fatalities. In an effort to protect the public against drunk drivers and reduce alcohol-related traffic deaths, AAA is announcing its support of ignition interlocks for all convicted DUI offenders, and offers important safety advice to partygoers. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic […]
Mayor Apologizes if Plows Blocked Driveways
December 28, 2012 by
Marion Mayor Scott Schertzer has apologized to people who had to deal with driveways being blocked with snow by City plows as they worked to clear the streets following the storm this week. Speaking at the Marion City Council meeting Thursday evening, Schertzer said even though he was sorry for the inconvenience, he isn’t sure […]
Marion Unemployment Up Slightly in November
December 28, 2012 by
The unemployment rate for Marion County increased slightly in November 2012 to 6.9 percent from 6.8 percent in October 2012. The increase comes with 100 more people listed as unemployed. For November 2012, Marion County had an available workforce of 29,600, 27,500 people employed, and 2,100 people unemployed. Marion was not the only area county […]
Downtown Marion Holding New Year’s Eve Party
December 28, 2012 by
Downtown Marion is set to host their annual New Year’s Eve Celebration. The evening, which includes live music, food, and more, takes place at Park Place, the corner of Center and Prospect Streets, on Monday, December 31, 2012, from 8:00pm until the ball drops in downtown Marion. Music will be provided by party rock cover […]
Missing Members Means a Special Council Meeting is Required
December 28, 2012 by
With several members not in attendance at their meeting on Thursday, December 27, 2012, Marion City Council was unable to approve a resolution that is required to be passed before the end of the year. In order to approve that required resolution, Council has called a special meeting for Friday, December 28, 2012 at 7:35pm. […]
Police Arrest Two for Drugs
December 28, 2012 by
The Marion Police Department says two people were arrested for drug-related offenses following a search warrant at 264 South State Street on Thursday, December 27, 2012. At 3:30pm on Thursday, officers from the MARMET Drug Task Force, with the assistance of the Marion Police Department Special Response Team served a drug search warrant at the […]
Level One Snow Advisory Cancelled
December 27, 2012 by
Marion County Sheriff Tim Bailey, at 4:00pm on Thursday, December 27, 2012, canceled the Level 1 Snow Advisory that was put into effect early Thursday morning. Sheriff Bailey stated main roads and highways are mostly clear but that some secondary roadways are still snow covered in places so caution should still be used when driving. […]
