Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted is reminding voters that they have until this upcoming Saturday, November 2, 2013 at noon to request an absentee ballot by mail. Marion voters may do so by contacting the Marion County Board of Elections for more information, or by downloading an absentee ballot request form at MyOhioVote.com. Individuals […]
Suspect Sought in an Attempted Robbery, Shooting
October 29, 2013 by
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect that allegedly shot a man during an attempted robbery Monday evening. Deputies responded to the 500 block of Euclid Avenue after a female caller reported a shooting at 7:18pm on October 28, 2013. Upon arrival, deputies located the shooting scene along with a male victim […]
Local Kids will Trick-or-Treat Thursday, Sheriff Deputies will be Watching
October 29, 2013 by
Marion County Sheriff Tim Bailey announced his office will be participating in a countywide traffic detail targeting speed and alcohol related violations for Halloween. Deputies will be conducting extra traffic enforcement and patrol on Thursday, October 31, 2013 for Trick-or-Treat night. In an effort to ensure the safety of the motoring public, the sheriff’s office […]
184 Pounds of Pills Turned in During Marion Drug Take Back Day
October 29, 2013 by
Marion County residents had a chance to clean out their medicine cabinets of old and unused prescription medication and dispose of it properly at the sixth Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 26, 2013. The day resulted in the collection of 184 pounds of pill and an additional 273 pounds of liquid/cream medications from […]
Ohioans Urged to be Alert for Deer on Roadways
October 29, 2013 by
Ohio Lieutenant Governor and Department of Insurance Director Mary Taylor is asking Ohio drivers and motorcyclists to be alert for deer while navigating the state’s roadways. Fall is the peak season for deer related crashes in the state. Taylor also urges people to conduct an insurance review with their agent to ensure they have the […]
Ohio Lawmakers Looking at Several New Gun Laws
October 29, 2013 by
State lawmakers are aiming to take up a number of gun bills during committee hearings this week, according to the legislative schedule. On Tuesday, the House Policy and Legislative Oversight Committee is set to vote on a substitute bill for a gun bill that includes a “stand your ground” clause, according to the House schedule. […]
Marion Candidates Night Debate Set for Tuesday
October 28, 2013 by
League of Women Voters (LWV) of Marion will hold their annual Candidates’ Night Debate on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. at Tri-Rivers Career Center in the multi-purpose room. The evening provides voters the opportunity to ask questions to those candidates for contested offices Community residents are strongly encouraged to attend and should arrive […]
OSUM Team Wins Contest by One Hot Wing
October 28, 2013 by
The 13th Annual Hot Wing Eating Contest resulted in the closest finish on record. United Way of Marion County’s campaign theme, “UN1TE: It takes just one”, held true as just one hot wing separated the 1st place team from the 2nd place teams. The Ohio State University at Marion’s “Blazin’ Buckeyes” took home the trophies […]
Cornerstone Alliance Holding Pumpkin Patch Family Fun Night
October 28, 2013 by
Cornerstone Alliance Church’s annual Pumpkin Patch Family Fun Night is set for Wednesday, October 30, 2013 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at the church located at 2010 Marion-Marysville Road just south of Marion. There will be lots of carnival games, jump houses, and candy. A hot dog dinner will also be served throughout the event. Attendees […]
Ohio Department of Public Safety calling for Bystander Intervention
October 28, 2013 by
Over the last several months, even weeks, more and more incidents of alcohol and/or drug facilitated sexual assaults have been reported in the media. It’s happening throughout the country and it’s happening in Ohio. The Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) is calling for bystander intervention. Sexual assailants can use alcohol and drugs as their […]
