Officers from the Marion Police Department have responded to at least eight incidents of local businesses reporting counterfeit twenty dollar bills since September 12, 2015. The Marion Police Department has contacted area businesses to warn them of these incidents and have also been in contact with the United States Secret Service. The Marion Police Department, […]
Marion Public Health offering special Back-To-School immunization clinic
September 22, 2015 by
Marion Public Health will be holding a special “Back To School” immunization clinic on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 from 4:30pm – 6:30pm at Marion Public Health located at 181 South Main Street. Marion Public Health accepts most health insurance plans and cash or check with proper ID. The health department accepts most health insurances. Cost […]
Ohioans report surge of tax-related phone scams
September 22, 2015 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine warned that his office has received more than 600 reports of tax-related scams since September 1. The scams generally begin with a phone call telling consumers they are in trouble with the IRS and must call an out-of-state number for more information. Eventually consumers are asked for money. In one […]
Modern Woodmen plans local meal-packing event
September 21, 2015 by
Lori D. Seckel, regional director for Modern Woodmen, will lead local Modern Woodmen representatives and their families in a meal-packing event on Friday, September 25, 2015. The project will take place at First Church of the Nazarene, 233 W. Church Street, Marion, Ohio. Media participation is encouraged and appreciated. “We’re excited to do our part […]
44 cadets graduate Patrol academy, including several headed to Marion
September 21, 2015 by
The Patrol’s 158th Academy Class graduated Friday after 25 weeks of intense paramilitary training. Among those were residents of Caledonia and Marion. Several of the graduates have been assigned to serve at the Marion Post. The keynote address was provided by Senator Joe Uecker, Ohio Senate District 14. Additional remarks were provided by Director John […]
Police seeking tips about Marion gas station robbery
September 21, 2015 by
On Saturday, September 19, 2015 at 8:30 p.m., officers of the Marion Police Department responded to 885 East Center Street for a report of a robbery in progress. Upon arrival, officers said found that the gas station had been robbed by a male subject for an undisclosed amount of money. The clerk and witnesses were […]
Officials announce arrests in multi-county theft ring
September 18, 2015 by
Marion County Sheriff Tim Bailey announced Thursday that, for a second time this year, multiple law enforcement agencies had worked together to bring down a multi-county theft ring. The agencies involved included the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Marion Police Department, MARMET-METRICH Drug Task Force, Columbus Police Department, Delaware County Prosecutor’s Office and Ohio Organized Crime […]
Ohio FOP, led by Marion Major, speaks out against marijuana ballot issue
September 18, 2015 by
Law enforcement officials said Thursday that enforcing low-level marijuana law violations is not a priority, and a ballot measure that would legalize marijuana would create more problems for Ohio police, sheriffs, state troopers and prosecutors. Jay McDonald, president of the Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio, said the drug crime task force he leads does […]
2015 Fall Hydrant Flushing – Week 3 Schedule
September 18, 2015 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, September 21 through Friday, September 25, 2015 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 […]
Law Enforcement Appreciation Day planned for Saturday
September 17, 2015 by
Organized by wives of officers from the Marion Police Department, Marion County Sheriff’s Office, and Ohio State Highway Patrol, Law Enforcement Appreciation Day is set for Saturday, September 19, 2015. There will be a community cookout at Pure Function CrossFit, 202 South Main Street, at 1:00 with a craft show in the rear lot, and […]
