A search at the Multi-County Correctional Center resulted in the discovery of heroin and the re-arrest of a Kenton man. On Monday, April 19, around 6:00pm, the MARMET-METRICH Drug Task Force detectives and their K-9 Kilo conducted the drug search at the request of the jail director.
Water Company Continues Hydrant Flushing
April 21, 2010 by
Ohio American Water will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area through Friday, April 23 from 8 a.m. until 12:30 a.m.
The company conducts the annual maintenance program to assure high-quality water service and to ensure fire hydrants are operational.
According to Marion Operations Supervisor Don Scott, water main and fire hydrant flushing is an important part of a regular maintenance program for water distribution systems. Ohio American Water consistently meets or exceeds all drinking water standards.
Marion Celebrates Earth Day With Two Clean Ups
April 21, 2010 by
Marion County Recycling and Litter Prevention is inviting the community to celebrate Earth Week with two clean-ups, one in downtown and one at a local park.
You can start off with Earth Day (Thursday, April 22) at Busby Park in Downtown Marion (the corner of East Center and Prospect Streets). From noon to 2:00pm, help clean up litter around the park.
Then on Saturday, April 24, join volunteers at Quarry Park (Hillman-Ford Road, north of West Fairground Street) from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.
LaRue Man Arrested For Heroin
April 21, 2010 by
On Monday, April 19, at about 5:00pm, detectives with the MARMET-METRICH Drug Task Force observed the driver of a red Mustang in the 700 block of North Main Street in Marion. Detectives say the driver was allegedly involved in drug activity as they observed him.
MARMET detectives pulled the driver over in the 100 block of South State Street.
Health Dept To Honor Logo Design Winner
April 20, 2010 by
The Marion Public Health board will meet in a regular session on Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 5:00pm in the conference room of the Public Health Wing of Marion General Hospital.
The board will recognize Robin Coykendall as the winner of the Marion Public Health logo contest. Robin’s design will be available for preview.
Threat Causes Lock Down At Pleasant High School
April 20, 2010 by
Pleasant Schools Superintendent Steve Larcomb issued notices to parents on Monday that a student reported a threat that was made against the school and that the campus had gone into a standard lock down.
Video Highlights National Robotics Challenge In Marion
April 19, 2010 by
The National Robotics Championships were in Marion late last week. The annual event brings hundreds of students from all over to compete in various challenges involving robots.
The challenges involved all types of tasks, including running obstical courses, practical applications, sumo, and even hockey.
To see a video highlighting the event, click here.
