The Marion Popcorn Festival has announced winners of the 2015 parade and fine arts show. 2015 parade winners included: Civic: 1) MCI (Marion Correctional Institute) 2) NCCC (North Central Correctional Complex) Commercial: 1) River Rock Rehabilitation 2) Lowe’s Industrial: 1) Silverline 2) Whirlpool Youth Professionally Trained: 1) Diverse Moves Dance 2) Studio X Marching Units […]
PUCO highlights 2015 Lifeline Awareness Week
September 14, 2015 by
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) is participating in National Lifeline Awareness Week, Sept. 14–20, 2015, reminding low-income telephone consumers that assistance is available to stay connected to local resources and emergency services. The PUCO, Federal Communications Commission, National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners and the National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates are […]
JOG graduates earn diplomas and a second chance
September 11, 2015 by
The 14th Jobs for Ohio Graduates (JOG) Ceremonies were held at the First Church of the Nazarene August 11, 2015. During the evening, 48 students entered the room in cap and gown ready for the next chapter of their lives. Alumnus Dan Douglas, Class of 2014 GOAL Digital Academy and JOG, spoke to the graduates […]
Officials: Recent truancy blitz stresses importance of education
September 11, 2015 by
The Marion City Police Department partnered with the Marion County Juvenile Court and Marion City Schools Tuesday to conduct a blitz on truancy in the city. The blitz focused on visiting the homes of frequently absent students and educating them and parents or guardians about the need – and legal requirement – for them to […]
Marion’s State Rep working on state’s Criminal Justice Recodification Committee
September 11, 2015 by
State Representative Dorothy Pelanda (R-Marysville) Thursday joined Ohio Senate President Keith Faber (R-Celina) and other state leaders at a press conference to officially announce the implementation of the Criminal Justice Recodification Committee, which is tasked with modernizing and improving the Ohio Revised Code. Rep. Pelanda, who is a member of the committee, spoke to the […]
2015 fall hydrant flushing continues
September 11, 2015 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, September 14 through Friday, September 18 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 Scott, […]
Over a dozens arrests made as part of “Operation Summer Clearance”
September 10, 2015 by
On September 9, 2015 over 20 law enforcement officers from Marion Municipal Probation, Marion County Adult Probation, the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Identification (BCI&I), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) joined MARMET detectives is serving three search warrants and eight arrest warrants in Marion County. “This operation […]
Popcorn Festival’s Craft, Community and Commercial Area includes local, regional businesses and crafters
September 10, 2015 by
The Marion Popcorn Festival says the Craft, Community and Commercial Area will be open from 11:00am until 9:00pm all three days of the festival, September 10, 11, and 12, 2015. It can be found on Oak Street next to the Bureau of Motor Vehicle. Community vendors include Cub Scout Pack 26 selling popcorn, Grace Baptist […]
Patrol reports that Labor Day weekend fatalities were down
September 10, 2015 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) was out in full force for the 2015 Labor Day weekend to prevent the greater volume of traffic crashes that often accompanies heavy holiday traffic. Initial reports indicate a decrease in traffic crash fatalities. Eleven fatal crashes resulted in 11 deaths during the reporting period of Friday, September 4 […]
Marion Women’s Business Council kicking off new year of programs
September 9, 2015 by
Social media expert Nicole Workman will kick off the 2015-2016 networking luncheons for the Marion Women’s Business Council with “Advancing Through Social Media”. The informative luncheon will be Monday, September 14, 2015 beginning at 11:30 on the second floor of the META Solutions (formerly TRECA) at 100 Executive Dr. Those wishing to attend are asked […]
