Marion County Sheriff Tim Bailey recently announced the 2014 selection for Deputy of the Year is Colin Lowe, who has been with the sheriff’s office since July of 2012. Deputy Lowe began his career with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office in July of 2012 as an Auxiliary Deputy Sheriff. He was an active member of […]
Christmas Clearinghouse holding annual Toy Drive
December 16, 2014 by
Christmas Clearinghouse will be holding a New Toy Drive on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 from 10:00 am till 7:00 pm at 1680 Marion-Waldo Road (Marion County Children Services). Volunteers will be on hand to help unload your vehicle and Santa will be there to greet the young children giving to the needy families. “This is […]
Attorney General offers year-end charitable giving tips
December 16, 2014 by
As the year comes to an end, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine offered charitable giving tips for Ohioans who will donate to charity this holiday season. “We encourage Ohioans to give generously to their favorite charities, and we know that many will do so,” Attorney General DeWine said. “We also want to make sure that […]
New Ohio law would include pets in protection orders
December 16, 2014 by
A bill allowing animals to be included in domestic violence, stalking and other protection orders is on its way to the governor. The Ohio Senate last week voted 32-0 to agree with House changes to Senate Bill 177, sending the bill to Gov. John Kasich who is expected to sign it into law. Nearly half […]
Marion Public Health holding public hearing to discuss proposed 2015 program fees
December 15, 2014 by
Marion Public Health will hold a public hearing on December 17, 2014 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm in Room 129 inside Marion Public Health, 181 South Main Street in Marion. At this public meeting, the adjustment of 2015 Proposed Environmental Health Program Fees will be discussed. Tyler Pigman, Director of Environmental Health, will read the fee […]
Marion YMCA waiving joiner fee for New Year
December 15, 2014 by
The Marion Family YMCA is offering new members a special offer for the holidays. Now through January 9, 2015, they will waive the Joiner Fee for new members which is a savings of up to $60. “When you join the YMCA, you’re joining a diverse community of people committed to youth development, healthy living and […]
Ohio Senate approves bill that would make many fireworks legal
December 15, 2014 by
The Ohio Senate has passed a bill legalizing the use of bottle rockets, firecrackers and other consumer-grade fireworks in Ohio despite hearing earlier in the day from doctors, firefighters and safety advocates who oppose the measure. Currently, Ohioans can buy consumer-grade fireworks in Ohio but must take them out of the state within 48 hours. […]
Early morning crash claims life of Marion man
December 12, 2014 by
The Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol said that a Marion man was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Friday morning on Smeltzer Road. The Patrol said the crash took place at approximately 1:30am on Smeltzer Road south of Marion-Cardington Road. Christopher Nagel, 37, of Marion, was driving a 2003 Ford F150 south […]
Marion Christian Center holding winter clothing drive
December 12, 2014 by
Marion Christian Center is having a “Winter Clothing Drive” this Sunday, December 14, 2014 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. It will be held at 370 East Mark Street in Marion. This event is for anyone who is in need of clothes for themselves or their families. It is free.
Helping Hands Food Drive is Friday
December 12, 2014 by
MIPA Helping Hands is asking you to join the fight against hunger. They are holding a food drive on Friday, December 12, 2014 from noon to 4:00pm at MIPA Primary Care – Delex One Building, 1069 Delaware Avenue, Suite 205 in Marion. All non-perishable food donations for our food drive. Foods most urgently needed are: […]
