The Marion Police Department says that three suspects were arrested late Tuesday for stealing a large amount of cash from a residence. Officers responded to the report on February 10, 2014 that $10,000 in cash had been stolen from the home. Investigators say the victim was able to provide the likely suspects which officers then […]
Turning Point Works to Break the Cycle of Teen Dating Violence
February 10, 2014 by
February is National Teen Dating Violence Prevention and Awareness Month and Turning Point says they are working hard to educate teens about the danger. According to the website BreakTheCycle.org, one in three teens and young adults experience some form of dating abuse (this statistic also holds true with adult relationships). This means that one in […]
Marion United Way Taking Applications for Program Funding
February 10, 2014 by
United Way of Marion County has announced that they are accepting applications for program funding for the 2015 calendar year. As part of the application process, a mandatory meeting has been scheduled for later this week. To be eligible for funding, programs must demonstrate that they are able to measurably impact specific Marion County indicators […]
Changes Announced for City Parks and Recreation Meetings
February 10, 2014 by
The regular monthly meeting of the City of Marion Board of Parks Commissioners will be moved to Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at 3:00 pm. The meeting will be held in the Parks Department Offices at 240 W. Center St. The City of Marion Parks and Recreation Advisory Council will meet on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 […]
With Full Slate of Candidates, Libertarians Becoming Viable 3rd Party in Ohio
February 10, 2014 by
Elections in Ohio are traditionally two-party affairs, with the alternative parties putting up candidates for a smattering of races. But has Ohio moved toward having three regular participants in its statewide contests? Two political scientists told Northeast Ohio Media Group this week that the the Libertarian Party of Ohio might become a credible third party […]
Still Time to Help Grant Process for Tallgrass Trail
February 7, 2014 by
The Marion County Park District is pursuing a grant opportunity from the State of Ohio to pave three more miles of the Tallgrass Trail in 2015. Public input is an important component to the grant process and the District is looking for your help. The Park District held an open house to solicit public input […]
Rosvanis Sought for Failure to Appear, Questing in Abduction
February 7, 2014 by
The Marion Police Department is seeking Derrick N. Rosvanis as their Warrant of the Week. He has a warrant for his arrest for failure to appear at a pre-trial on an obstructing charge. Rosvanis is also wanted for questioning related to an incident that occurred on September 28, 2013 that involved abduction, obstructing justice, and […]
Proposed Deer Hunting Dates and Bag Limits Being Considered
February 7, 2014 by
The Ohio Wildlife Council has received the 2014-2015 hunting proposals for deer season dates, changes to deer bag limits and the possibility of allowing some straight-walled rifle cartridges for deer hunting, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Ohio deer hunters and other interested parties are invited to share their comments regarding the […]
Prevention, not Punishment Program to Include Voluntary Drug Testing
February 6, 2014 by
Marion City Schools is partnering with Crawford-Marion ADAMH Board, the Marion-Crawford Prevention Programs and other agencies to launch the Prevention, not Punishment program. The program asks students to take a pledge against drug abuse and sets up a voluntary drug testing program in Marion County. The program is designed to raise awareness and promote prevention […]
Oyster 2013 Republican of the Year
February 6, 2014 by
Tom Oyster was recently named the 2013 Marion County Republican of the Year. As a member of the Marion Republican Party, Oyster serves as chairman of the candidates committee, as well as chairman of the 2nd Amendment and Sportsmen’s coalitions. He is also the county co-chairman of Governor Kasich’s re-election efforts. Oyster ran for County […]
