UPDATE: The boil advisory has been lifted as of Monday evening. Click here for details. Aqua Ohio’s (Aqua) Marion division has issued a boil water advisory for Aqua customers served by the Marion water plant. This advisory affects customers in the City of Marion, the Village of Caledonia, the Village of Martel and the Village […]
Boil Alert issued for Marion area following filter malfunction at water plant – UPDATED
“Christmas at the Palace” celebrates the community’s past and present
Returning to the Marion Palace Theatre stage is the beloved community production of “Christmas at the Palace.” This year’s holiday show subtitled ‘Home Town Blessings,’ will celebrate the community’s past and present and features the artwork of local artist, Joe Howard. The spirited cast of more than 300 friends, neighbors and family members will appear […]
Marion park officials urge safety around Tallgrass Trail during deer-gun season
Deer gun season in Ohio is November 30 to December 6, 2015 and December 28 and 29, 2015. Muzzleloader season is January 9 to 12, 2015. The Marion County Park District reminds users of the Tallgrass Trail to wear bright colors during this time. Hunting is not allowed on the 100 foot wide Tallgrass Trail […]
Ohio’s traditional Deer-Gun Hunting Season begins Monday
Deer hunting is an extremely popular activity for sportsmen and women statewide and Ohio’s white-tailed deer continue to provide hunters across the state with excellent opportunities for success as they head out into the field. Ohio’s deer-gun season opens Monday, November 30, 2015 and not only provides opportunities for outdoor sports enthusiasts, but hunting remains […]
Ohio Attorney General offers holiday shopping tips
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has encouraged consumers to remember their rights and watch for potential scams while shopping this holiday season. “Understanding your rights as a consumer can help you avoid scams and make the most of holiday shopping,” Attorney General DeWine said. “We want to help consumers identify potential problems, and we encourage […]
Ohio’s young hunters harvest over 7,000 deer during youth gun season
Ohio’s young hunters checked 7,223 white-tailed deer during the two-day youth gun season, Nov. 21-22, 2015, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). “The weather this year provided our youth hunters with a great opportunity to enjoy their time in the field,” said ODNR Director James Zehringer. “Providing exclusive youth hunting seasons is […]
Help keep your family safe this Thanksgiving with these safety tips
The holiday season is here, and State Fire Marshal Larry L. Flowers wants to remind Ohioans of some safety tips that can help during this time of the year. Many of us will be cooking for family and guests, and Thanksgiving Day can increase the likelihood of such a fire. “Cooking is the leading cause […]
Patrol reminds drivers to wear safety belts this Thanksgiving holiday
In anticipation of increased traffic during the 2015 Thanksgiving holiday, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers that properly wearing a safety belt is the single most effective thing you can do to protect yourself in a crash. Additionally, remember to follow all traffic laws and not drive impaired. Last year during the 2014 […]
Marion YMCA offering Black Friday sale, holiday passes
The Marion Family YMCA will be having a Black Friday sale for select programs on Friday, November 27, 2015. The sale will be available for one day only and will cover select programs including swim lessons, adult water fitness, youth sports, personal training, child watch and birthday parties. The sale is open to members and […]
Government services, hours altered for Thanksgiving
Marion Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing that all City departments will be closed on Thursday, November 26, 2015 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Offices in City Hall will also be closed on Friday, November 27, 2015. As a result of offices in City Hall being closed on Thursday and Friday, the weekly early closure day for […]