Marion City Council on Monday approved resolutions to upgrade radios for the Central Garage as well as the Streets and Sanitation Departments. They also approved new software and hardware for Marion Area Transit, the purchase of a new recycling truck, and issued the initial selection of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects. The City plans […]
Council Members Decry Demolition at Quarry Park
March 26, 2013 by
Several members of Marion City Council, led by Josh Daniels, spoke out against the recent work done at Quarry Park which included the demolition and removal of two kiln buildings. Council complained that they were not consulted about the work and only learned about after it was too late to intervene. Following the regular City […]
Officials “Puzzled” by Large Jump in Marion Unemployment
March 12, 2013 by
State and local officials say the delayed January 2013 unemployment figures for Marion County are puzzling and that they are unsure why they reflected such a drastic jump in the number of unemployed. Those figures, just released on Tuesday, March 12, show Marion County jumped to 9.0 percent from 7.2 percent in December 2012. The […]
Marion Church Holding Christmas Day Event
December 24, 2012 by
A Marion church is opening their doors and holding what they hope will be an annual event to provide a ”Family Christmas” on Christmas Day for those who are less fortunate, presently homeless, suffering through any type of life situation that is causing them despair, or are simply alone for the holidays. Apex Church in […]
County Budget Looking Better in 2013
December 21, 2012 by
The Marion County Commissioners approved the budget for 2013 at their morning meeting on Thursday, December 20, 2012. Unlike in previous years, the Commissioners say no cuts will be required and an increase in revenue will allow for some increases for the jail and sheriff’s office. While the commissioners expressed relief at not having to […]
Bringing Back Police Officers may be a Slow Process
December 19, 2012 by
City of Marion officials say they have a plan to bring back officers after voters approved a tax increase in November, but stressed that officers will only be added as increased revenue comes in and that process may be slow in the beginning. Dave Troutman, a detective with the Marion Police Department and chairman of […]
Council Committees Approve Building Transfer, Pension Pick-Ups
December 19, 2012 by
The Marion City Council Finance and Legislation, Codes, and Regulations Committees met Tuesday evening and approved the transfer of a building to the Boys & Girls Club, adjustments to pension pick-ups for dispatchers and fire department personnel, and approved a new liquor permit for a roll-your-own store. The building transfer comes following the Marion City […]
Lower Healthcare Costs Helping City Balance 2013 Budget
December 4, 2012 by
A balanced 2013 budget was presented to Marion City Council that included the end of concessions for police and fire personnel and the elimination of a reduce hour employee. Mayor Scott Schertzer says the budget is a result of slightly improving revenue and a decrease in healthcare costs, but is not because of the recent […]
Candidates for State Offices See Few Questions at Debate
October 25, 2012 by
The League of Women Voters held their annual Candidates Night on Tuesday, October 23 and 22 candidates filled the stage at River Valley High School. Even though the candidates included those for State Senate and Representatives, the vast majority of questions went to more local races. Those in attendance included: State Senate candidates Tanyce Addison […]
Marion Judicial Candidates Throw Barbs During Debate
October 24, 2012 by
During the League of Women Voter’s candidates night on Tuesday, October 23, a lot of attention was paid to the races for the two Marion County Common Pleas judge positions. In many past elections, judges have run unopposed, but this year both are being strongly challenged and the fierce campaigns took center stage at River […]
