Sheriff’s Office Explorers Holding Rummage Sale

The Marion County Sheriff's Office Explorers will be having a fund raising rummage sale on June 5th from 7am to last item sold at Mallard Square. Items can be donated by the public on June 3rd and 4th from 5pm to 7pm by bringing them to Mallard Square. Items can also be donated for pick up by calling Deputy Amy McDonald at (740)223-4180.

Tips Offered For Planting and Water Use

Ohio American Water is kicking off the summer season by encouraging customers to consider the environment in their lawn and garden activities.

Marion Church Holding Day Camp For Kids

The Richland Road Church of Christ will be having a Day Camp for children in Kindergarten – 5th grades on June 7-10 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

The cost for four days is $20 or $50 for a family with 3 or more students registering. There will be bible lessons, singing, skits & puppets, games, and more.

For more information or to register, call 740-389-1017.

Local Red Cross Volunteers Helped Support Military

Patrol Warns Against Drunk Driving This Weekend

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to not get behind the wheel impaired this Memorial Day weekend. Troopers will be working alongside local law enforcement officers in an effort to have a weekend free of impaired-fatal crashes.

Memorial Day Parade, Ceremony Set For Monday

The annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony will take place on Monday, May 31. The day will begin with the parade at 10:00 am in downtown Marion. That parade will go south on Main Street and end at Marion Cemetery.

Lincoln Park Pool Opens For Summer

Lincoln Park Pool opens for the summer season on Saturday, May 29, at 1:00 pm. The pool will then be open daily 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. weather permitting.

Pool passes are available at the Recreation Office, 240 West Church Street or at Lincoln Pool, 879 North Prospect Street. Price levels include:

Marion Sheriff Part of Increase Holiday Patrols

Marion County Sheriff Tim Bailey says deputies will be conducting a traffic enforcement blitz to correlate with the "Click It or Ticket" campaign. Extra patrols will be working over the Memorial Day weekend to ensure the safety of our community during weekend activities.

Local Government Closings For Memorial Day

Government offices have announced closings for the observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 31.

In the City of Marion:

Fire and BBQ Safety Tips Offered

As Ohioans prepare for the start of summer this Memorial Day weekend, the Division of State Fire Marshal is encouraging citizens to take added safety precautions with fireworks, outdoor grills and campfires.