November 6, 2016, the 27th annual Ohio Valley Christmas Craft Show will be held on the Marion County Fairgrounds in Marion. Show starts at 10 am till 4 pm for this one day show. The show will feature exhibitors from all over Ohio selling hand crafted, one of a kind items like; primitive and rustic […]
Sheriff’s Office issues warning over telephone scams
October 3, 2016 by
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office has gotten information from some residents that they have received phone calls from individuals that are apparent scams. The following are two of the most common scams being used right now and some tips to help everyone avoid becoming a victim. IRS Scam In this scam, the victim is contacted […]
Marion man joins over 60 as recent Highway Patrol Academy grads
October 3, 2016 by
The Patrol’s 160th Academy Class, including a man from Marion, graduated Friday after 26 weeks of intense paramilitary training. The keynote address was provided by Senator Larry Obhof, Ohio Senate District 22. Additional remarks were provided by Director John Born, Ohio Department of Public Safety, Colonel Paul A. Pride, Patrol Superintendent and Captain Arthur J. […]
Sheriff’s Office using extra patrols to enforce traffic safety for homecoming season
September 30, 2016 by
Marion County Sheriff Tim Bailey announced his office will be participating in a countywide traffic detail targeting speed and alcohol related violations for the High School Homecoming Dances. Deputies will be conducting extra traffic enforcement and patrol now through October 8, 2016. In an effort to ensure the safety of the motoring public, the sheriff’s […]
Marion Public Health seeking new board member
September 30, 2016 by
Marion Public Health is seeking a new member to serve on the Board of Health. Marion Public Health is governed by a seven member Board of Health. The Board typically meets on the third Thursday of each month from 5:00 to 6:30pm. Board materials are sent one week in advance and the board member is […]
Coble retires, Bradshaw begins at Marion Community Credit Union
September 30, 2016 by
On Friday, September 9th, 2016, following a dozen years of service, Glenn Coble retired as Director of Marketing/Business Development at Marion Community Credit Union. Since joining MCCU’s staff in 2004, Coble became a fixture in the Marion community and helped the credit union achieve significant growth in both membership and assets. He’s been involved with […]
2016 Fall Hydrant Flushing – Week 4
September 30, 2016 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, October 3 through Friday, October 7, 2016 between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. “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 […]
Ohio’s minimum wage will increase five cents in 2017
September 30, 2016 by
Ohio’s minimum wage is scheduled to increase on January 1, 2017, to $8.15 per hour for non-tipped employees and $4.08 per hour for tipped employees. The minimum wage will apply to employees of businesses with annual gross receipts of more than $299,000 per year. The current 2016 Ohio minimum wage is $8.10 per hour for […]
New Child Credit Freeze Law now available to Ohioans
September 30, 2016 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is reminding Ohioans of the state’s new child credit freeze law, which is now in effect. “This law gives Ohio families a new way to protect their children from identity theft,” Attorney General DeWine said. “It allows parents to ‘freeze’ their child’s credit record, which makes it harder for an […]
ADAMH Board Executive Director set to retire after 40 year career
September 28, 2016 by
Those who know her describe her as passionate, energetic, committed, loyal, hard-working, and action-oriented. They say she is determined to make a positive difference, and that is exactly what Jody Demo-Hodgins, executive director of the Crawford-Marion Board of Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services has done in our community. And now, after 40 years’ […]
