Marion Technical College has named 183 full-time students to its Fall Term dean’s list. To qualify for the scholastic honor, a student must earn at least 3.5 out of a possible 4.0 academic average for the term and be enrolled at MTC as a full-time student. Part-time students (less than 12 credit hours) during Summer, […]
Ohioans urged to ensure that insurance protection covers winter activities
January 20, 2015 by
Lieutenant Governor and Department of Insurance Director Mary Taylor advises Ohioans to make important insurance considerations before indulging in their favorite winter activities to ensure they are covered if an unfortunate incident occurs. “Winter activities are a fun way to get outside and enjoy all Ohio has to offer,” Taylor said. “As you prepare to […]
Police: “Operation Wake Up Call” nets three arrests, drugs and cash
January 19, 2015 by
Local law enforcement officials said Friday that they had completed “Operation Wake Up Call” which resulted in the arrest of three individuals. The two search warrants were executed on January 16, 2015 by members of the MARMET / METRICH Drug Task Force, Marion Police Department, Marion City SRT, and Marion County Sheriff’s Office. The operation […]
U.S. Supreme Court to hear same-sex marriage ban challenge, includes Ohio case
January 19, 2015 by
The U.S. Supreme Court says it will hear challenges to same-sex marriage bans in four states, including Ohio, meeting the expectations of legal experts who said accepting the cases and allowing gay couples nationwide to marry was all but inevitable. The court announced its decision Friday afternoon after justices held a morning conference. The justices […]
State of Ohio continues to see increase in new business filings
January 19, 2015 by
New business filings increased in 2014 for the fifth year in a row, Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted announced Thursday. The office reported 93,775 business entities were formed in 2014 compared to 89,735 in 2013, according to the office. New business filings totaled 88,068 in 2012; 82,601 in 2011 and 80,273 in 2010. “Ohio […]
4 arrested as part of 2 search warrants in Marion targeting drug trafficking
January 16, 2015 by
On January 13, 2015, detectives from the MARMET Drug Task Force, along with assistance from the Marion Police Department and Marion County Sheriff’s Office, served two search warrants in Marion. The search warrants were issued as a result of numerous complaints of drug activity at each of the locations. The two locations have been problems […]
Government closings for Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
January 16, 2015 by
Marion City Hall will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2015 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 19. Customers […]
Portion of Edwards Street to close for sewer repairs
January 16, 2015 by
The City of Marion Engineer’s Office reports that Edwards Street, between Silver Street and Hocking Street, will be closed from 7:00 A.M., Monday, January 19, 2015 through 5:00 P.M. Friday, January 23, 2015. The City Sewer Maintenance Department will be doing a sanitary sewer repair at this location.
State implements new safeguards after “unprecedented” fraud attempts, tax refunds could be significantly delayed
January 16, 2015 by
The Ohio Department of Taxation (ODT) is implementing additional safeguards that will inevitably cause some refunds to be delayed this upcoming income tax filing season. Officials said the changes are needed in order to better protect Ohio taxpayers and prevent tax fraud. These steps are being taken to further bolster defenses in anticipation of the […]
Governor says progress made in human trafficking battle, more work left to do
January 16, 2015 by
Gov. John Kasich reaffirmed the state’s commitment to battle human trafficking Thursday, urging Ohioans to take a stand at the local level to battle the problem. Kasich, speaking at a gathering for Ohio Human Trafficking Awareness Day, said states around the country are admiring Ohio’s progress toward combatting human trafficking, but that more must be […]
