In recognition of National Missing Children’s Day on Monday, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine released the 2014 Ohio Missing Children Clearinghouse Report, which documents that 18,097 children were reported missing in Ohio in 2014. Of the children reported missing by law enforcement agencies during the calendar year, 17,826 were recovered safely. Children reported missing were […]
Annual Ohio Missing Children Clearinghouse Report lists over 600 children as missing
May 26, 2015 by
Marion Public Health kicks off seasonal tall grass and weed program
May 22, 2015 by
Marion Public Health announced they will continue to work with the City of Marion in requiring property owners/residents to maintain their property in accordance with City code. The Codified Ordinances of the City of Marion, Chapter 678 prohibits grass or weed growth in excess of 12 inches. Yards determined by the health department to have […]
Agents warn against offering alcohol to underage party guests
May 22, 2015 by
Graduation season is here, and for many parents and graduates, this may also mean graduation parties. Agents with the Ohio Investigative Unit know many parents will refrain from allowing underage party guests from consuming alcohol. However, there are some parents and graduates that will participate in the illegal and dangerous behavior, such as providing alcohol […]
Some changes announced for PARCC testing
May 22, 2015 by
PARCC, the 11-state Common Core testing partnership, will slightly shorten its tests next year and have just one testing period, not two. PARCC announced that member states voted to approve the change Wednesday. PARCC’s press release said that it will cut testing time by 60 minutes in math and 30 minutes in English. That change […]
Government closings announced for Memorial Day Holiday
May 22, 2015 by
Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing that City Departments will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2015 in observance of Memorial Day. All departments in City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2015. Offices will re-open for normal business on Tuesday, May 26. Sanitation crews will not collect trash, recycling, or yard waste on […]
Troopers urge sober driving, seat belts this Memorial Day
May 22, 2015 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers this Memorial Day to not get behind the wheel impaired. Troopers and local law enforcement will be joining forces in an effort to keep Ohio roads fatality free this holiday. Troopers made 763 OVI arrests during the 2014 Memorial Day holiday. During the extended weekend, 13 people […]
Marion area students participate in YMCA Youth in Government Day
May 21, 2015 by
Twenty-two Marion area high school students participated in the 64th Ohio YMCA Youth in Government State Assembly at the Ohio Statehouse April 16, 17 and 18, 2015. Marion delegates joined 506 middle and high school students (grades 8 – 12) from throughout the state in this leadership and public service program. “From youth sports to […]
Erwin named interim president at Marion Technical College
May 21, 2015 by
The Marion Technical College (MTC) Board of Trustees announces that Dr. John Erwin will serve as interim president starting July 1. Dr. Erwin found out about the opportunity after his recent retirement from Illinois Central College, where he served as president for 14 years. “Dr. Erwin has experience and integrity,” said Rex Parrott, Chairman of […]
Deadline nears to take advantage of Homestead Exemption Program
May 21, 2015 by
Marion County Auditor, Joan Kasotis, is reminding Marion County taxpayers that the deadline for applying for both real estate and manufactured home tax savings through the Homestead Exemption Program is Monday, June 1, 2015. This program provides a tax relief to homeowners who are either 65 years of age and older or permanently disabled. Applicants […]
ODOT urges travelers to plan ahead for construction zones and ‘Click It or Ticket’ this Memorial Day Weekend
May 21, 2015 by
The Memorial Day Weekend has historically had the highest number of serious injuries and the third-highest number of fatalities of all major holidays on Ohio roads between 2009-2013. May 18-31, 2015 is National Seat Belt Enforcement Mobilization and the Ohio Department of Transportation is reminding drivers and passengers to “Click It or Ticket.” In Ohio, […]
