The MARMET-METRICH Drug Task Force says officers executed a search warrant and arrested a suspect on Tuesday, October 16, and then made a second arrest a day later as part of an investigation in to drug trafficking. A large amount of drugs and marijuana plants were also seized. The search warrant was executed at 567 […]
Ohio Governor to Speak at Marion Event
October 18, 2012 by
Marion County Republican Party Chairman John Matthews has announced that Ohio Governor John Kasich will be the guest speaker at the Annual Century Club Reception on November 1, 2012. Also scheduled to attend are Ohio Congressmen Jim Jordan, Pat Tiberi, candidate for Ohio’s 12th Congressional District, State Senator Dave Burke, and State Representatives Jeff McClain […]
Nominations Sought for Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame
October 18, 2012 by
The Ohio Department of Aging is accepting nominations for outstanding older individuals to be inducted into the 2013 Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. The hall honors the vital role our elders play in their communities, across the state and nationwide, while it promotes the benefits of active, productive and purposeful living at all points […]
MTC Hosting Electronics Recycling Drive
October 17, 2012 by
Calling it a win-win event, Marion Technical College is inviting the community to drop off their old, unused, and obsolete electronics to be properly recycled. The proceeds from the recycling will go to the Marion Technical College’s Adult Basic Literacy Education (ABLE) program. The Event will be held on October 20th from 9:00am-12:00pm. Residents can […]
City Starting Leaf Collection October 22
October 17, 2012 by
Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing that leaf collection for City of Marion residents will begin Monday, October 22 and continue through Friday, December 14, 2012. There are three options for disposal of leaves by city residents. Place leaves in the tree lawn area to be vacuumed. A vacuum-type collector will collect leaves raked to the […]
Court Decision Means Weekend Voting Re-Instated
October 17, 2012 by
Ohio’s elections chief ordered boards of elections across Ohio to open their doors for in-person early voting the weekend before the presidential election after the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to take up his latest appeal to restrict early voting. In-person early voting will be available to all Ohio voters on Nov. 3, 4 […]
Police Investigate Shooting Near Hane Avenue
October 16, 2012 by
The Marion Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Monday, October 15, in an alley behind the 200 block of Hane Avenue. At about 10:00 pm on October 15, 2012, police received a report of a shooting in the area. Officers arrived to find a male with a single gunshot wound to his left […]
Water Project is Impacting the Osgood, Prospect Street Area
October 16, 2012 by
Aqua Ohio Water Company (Aqua) has announced a new water system improvement project in the City of Marion. The $137,000 project involves the replacement of 900 linear feet of aging, undersized water mains, fire hydrants and related infrastructure. It has also required lane restrictions on South Prospect Street between the railroad tracks and Barks Road. […]
Marion Tea Party to Discuss “War on Coal”
October 16, 2012 by
Voices of Liberty Marion Oh Tea Party will feature Doug Matheny from the coal industry to speak on “The War on Coal” at their next meeting on Thursday, October 18. The meeting starts at 7:00 pm at the Marion Area Chamber of Commerce, 205 West Center Street. Organizers say President Obama has stated that his […]
Governor Accepting Applications for Supreme Court Judgeship
October 16, 2012 by
Gov. John R. Kasich has announced that from Oct. 15 to Nov. 16 he will accept applications from attorneys who would like to be considered for appointment to the Supreme Court of Ohio to replace Justice Evelyn Lundberg Stratton. Justice Stratton announced on May 22 that she would retire at the end of the year […]
