The Ohio State University at Marion’s University Chorus, under the direction of Christopher Dent, will present their fall 2012 concert “Art Is…” on Monday, November, 26 at 7:30 p.m. in Morrill Auditorium on the Marion campus, 1465 Mount Vernon Avenue, Marion, Ohio. The concert will explore the variety of forms in which art can be […]
City Council Committee to Continue Annexation Discussion
November 19, 2012 by
The Zoning and Annexation Committee of Marion City Council will continue their discussion of a possible annexation of property owned by National Lime and Stone north of the City of Marion. The Finance Committee will start off the evening of meetings on Tuesday, November 20, 2012. Their meeting begins at 6:30pm and will include discussion […]
Buckner Wanted for Probation Violation
November 19, 2012 by
The Marion County Adult Probation Department is seeking 23-year-old Dylon Buckner for a probation violation. He is a white male, 6’1″ tall and 165 lbs with brown eyes and brown hair. His last known address is 874 Robinson Street in Marion. Buckner was placed on Community Control in August of 2012 for a Possession of […]
First Submissions Released for Ohio’s War Era Story Project
November 19, 2012 by
The Ohio Departments of Aging and Veterans Services have released the first contributions to the departments’ joint War Era Story Project. From late May through August, 2012, the departments asked Ohioans to submit their memories from the start of World War II through the 1940s. Forty-six stories are included in this first release, with more […]
Ohio Unemployment Rate Drops Again
November 16, 2012 by
Ohio’s unemployment rate was 6.9 percent in October, down from 7.1 percent in September, according to data released by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS). Unlike last month, this time the decrease is due to more people finding employment. Ohio’s nonfarm wage and salary employment increased 13,900 over the month from the […]
Ohio Marks 10th Annual Youth Deer-Gun Hunting Season
November 16, 2012 by
Ohio youth hunters will participate in the state’s 10th annual youth white-tailed deer hunting season this month, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The 2012 deer-gun youth hunting season is November 17-18. Ohio youth hunters killed 8,867 deer in 2011 and at least 8,300 deer in the two-day season […]
Fences are Focus for Monthly Camera Club
November 16, 2012 by
The Marion Camera Club will meet on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the MARCA Administration and Conference Room, 2387 Harding Hwy East in Marion. Julie Martin from the Meijer Photo Department will share information on the products and services they offer to help turn photos into gifts for the holidays and […]
Updates Being Made to Marion County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan
November 16, 2012 by
The Marion City / County Emergency Management Office is in the process of updating Marion County’s 2006 Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan. The purpose of the plan it to find ways to mitigate the impact of natural hazards such as wind, snowstorm, flooding, and tornado on county residents and property. The plan can be viewed at […]
Patrol Reminds Motorists that Safety Belts Save Lives
November 16, 2012 by
There is simply no disputing that wearing a safety belt can save your life. That is why the Ohio State Highway Patrol is encouraging all motorists to buckle-up. In 2011 nearly 65 percent of the people killed on Ohio’s roadways were not wearing a safety belt. During the first three months of 2012, safety belt […]
Police Arrest Marion Man Over Thousands of Photos of Minors
November 15, 2012 by
The Marion Police Department says officers served a search warrant on Wednesday, November 14, 2012, at 2552 Capaldi Drive in Marion. During the execution of the warrant, officers say they located thousands of pictures of young, nude females. Many of these pictures are believed to involve area juveniles. As a result of this investigation, 53-year-old […]
