City Hall will be closed on Monday, January 18, 2016 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. However, some City departments will operate on a regular or modified schedule for the day. The following departments will operate as listed below: Sanitation crews will collect garbage and recycling on Monday, January 18. Customers who […]
PUCO offers tips to stay prepared during winter weather
January 15, 2016 by
As winter weather continues in Ohio, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) reminds you of important home heating safety precautions and electric power outage preparation. PUCO’s five tips for safe home heating Have your furnace, vents, flues and chimneys inspected by a qualified repair person. This should be done once a year. Never use […]
Ohio Bill would require AG investigation when police shoot unarmed person
January 15, 2016 by
New legislation would require the Ohio attorney general to investigate cases in which an officer used deadly force against an unarmed citizen. The bill, introduced Wednesday by Democratic Sens. Sandra Williams of Cleveland and Charleta B. Tavares of Columbus, is an effort to bolster accountability and public confidence in the justice system. “It’s a way […]
OhioHealth Marion, YMCA, MACC team up to offer Stroke Support Group
January 14, 2016 by
OhioHealth Marion is partnering with the Marion Family YMCA and the Marion Area Counseling Center to bring you a program for stroke survivors and their caregivers. The Stroke Support Group is available to all ages and abilities. There will be support and an activity with the Marion Family YMCA staff (Yoga, Tai Chi, etc). Participants […]
Over 12,000 deer taken during recent muzzleloader season
January 14, 2016 by
Hunters checked 12,505 white-tailed deer during Ohio’s muzzleloader season, Jan. 9-12, 2016, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). During last year’s muzzleloader season 13,724 white-tailed deer were checked. The number of deer checked in Marion County was actually up from the previous year. Hunters still have opportunities to pursue deer this winter, […]
Marion Public Library unveils new kids area
January 13, 2016 by
The Marion Area Chamber of Commerce recently attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the official unveiling of Marion Public Library’s redesign project. The Library now features a new layout, a completely revamped Kids Area, new meeting room space, a gift shop operated by a library volunteer group called the BookMarks, and new operating hours for 2016. […]
Suspect sought in Waldo gas station robbery
January 13, 2016 by
Marion County Sheriff Tim Bailey is asking the public for assistance in identifying a male subject who robbed the Duke and Duchess gas station in Waldo on January 9, 2016 at 3:12am. The suspect is described as a black male between 5’10” and 6’00” tall with a stocky build. He was wearing dark pants, a […]
Marion farm included in new additions to state’s historic farms
January 12, 2016 by
In 2015, the Ohio Department of Agriculture recognized 114 new century or bicentennial farms owned by the same family for at least 100 or 200 consecutive years. There are now more than 1,200 farms registered across the state in the Ohio’s Historic Family Farms program. The farms included the McKinniss Farm in Marion County which […]
Being “heart-healthy” is focus of next wellness program
January 12, 2016 by
The Marion Area Safety Council is partnering with the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and OhioHealth Marion to present a four‐part Health & Wellness series open to all members of the community. Each series will have local experts share information and resources on a key Health & Wellness related issue affecting our community. Session two […]
Consumers warned to avoid lottery scams as jackpot rises
January 12, 2016 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has warned consumers to avoid lottery and sweepstakes scams as the estimated Powerball jackpot hits an estimated $1.4 billion. In the past month, the Ohio Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Section has received more than two dozen complaints involving sweepstakes or prize scams. The average reported loss is about $5,000. “If […]
