The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has announced that a portion of Barks Road will close for two months starting June 5, 2017. Starting at 7:00 AM on June 5, Barks Road will close at the bridge over Qu Qua Creek, between Lake Blvd. and Forest Hill Drive, for replacement. The posted detour will be […]
Highly traveled portion of Barks Road to close for two months for bridge replacement
May 26, 2017 by
Marion Public Library, Tallgrass Trail team up for Book Walk
May 26, 2017 by
We all know the benefits of reading. We also know we should get outside and be more active. Over the holiday weekend, Marion residents will be able to do both at the same time, all while visiting a “local gem” in full spring bloom. A Book Walk will be available for use at the Marion […]
Government closings for 2017 Memorial Day
May 26, 2017 by
Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing that City Departments will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2017 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Departments in City Hall will be closed on May 29, 2017. Offices will re-open for normal business on Tuesday, May 30. The Sanitation department will not collect trash, recycling, or yard waste […]
2017 Spring Hydrant Flushing – Final Week Schedule
May 26, 2017 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Tuesday, May 30 through Friday, June 2, 2017 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. “Flushing is an important part of our system’s regular maintenance program. It ensures hydrants and valves are working properly and helps prevent sediment buildup,” said Don […]
Lawmakers approve Ohio Sales Tax Holiday for back-to-school items
May 26, 2017 by
Ohio consumers will again get a back-to-school sales tax break on clothing, school supplies and instructional materials in August. The Ohio House and Senate on Wednesday approved the third annual sales tax holiday for Aug. 4-6. The bill cleared the House in a 92-1 vote and the Senate in a 30-1 vote. If Gov. John […]
Two Marion men found drowned in kayaking accident
May 24, 2017 by
This story was updated on May 24. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office reported that a Marion man was found dead and another is missing following an accident while they were kayaking in the Scioto River. The missing man is presumed to have also drowned. On Monday, May 22, 2017 at 7:52pm, the Marion County Sheriff’s […]
Ohioans facing issues with cemeteries can seek help from Department of Commerce
May 24, 2017 by
Memorial Day is just around the corner, and many Ohioans will visit cemeteries during the holiday weekend to pay their respects to loved ones and our nation’s veterans. These visits sometimes lead to frustration when a cemetery is not well kept. That’s where the Ohio Department of Commerce gets involved. There are laws and guidelines […]
Amid budget crunch, small business tax break cost nearly $400 million more than expected
May 24, 2017 by
Ohio’s “small business” tax break cost the state about $943 million in taxdollars in 2015, according to the Ohio Department of Taxation. That’s nearly $400 million more than estimated. That year, 605,890 taxpayers claimed the business income deduction for income earned from sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability corporations and s-corporations. The cost for the tax […]
Group of medical professionals, veterans, businesses form up against prescription drug ballot issue
May 24, 2017 by
Ohio medical professionals, veterans’ groups and business interests are lining up against a statewide ballot measure promising lower prescription drug prices. Opponents to the “Ohio Drug Price Relief Act” say the proposed law would actually increase drug costs for the majority of Ohioans. And they’ll likely spend tens of millions of dollars trying to convince […]
Annual Marion County Police Memorial Ceremony to take place Wednesday
May 22, 2017 by
The Steve Young Memorial Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police has scheduled the ceremony honoring the fallen law enforcement members from Marion County for Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at Noon. The Memorial will take place at the Marion Cemetery. All members of the community are welcome and are encouraged to attend. The guest speaker […]
