The City of Marion will be fogging mosquitoes on Thursday and/or Friday mornings for the next few weeks. The weather in July has resulted in a large mosquito population and the City will fog until conditions improve. The fogging will take place from 4:00am to 7:00am as needed and as weather permits. The areas that […]
Study says Ohio Economic Recovers is Years Away
July 31, 2013 by
Ohio’s economic recovery is inching along so slowly that, given the current rate of job creation, the state remains nearly five years away from regaining all of the jobs vanquished in the Great Recession. The news is grimmer for the state’s most populous and productive county. Cuyahoga County, which lost 120,000 jobs last decade, is […]
Waldo Church Holding Backpack Giveaway
July 30, 2013 by
Peace Community United Church of Christ, located near Waldo, will distribute backpacks with school supplies on a first-come, first-served basis on Saturday, August 3, 2013 from 9:00am to 10:00am. The giveaway will be held outside of River Valley’s Heritage Elementary School, 720 Columbus-Sandusky Road North (State Route 98). Supplies are limited. Children do not need […]
Chamber Cuts Ribbon at New Marion ReStore
July 30, 2013 by
The Marion Area Chamber of Commerce participated in a ribbon cutting for Habitat for Humanity’s new ReStore at 1713 Marion-Mount Gilead Road on Thursday, July 25, 2013. The Marion Habitat for Humanity ReStore will carry donated new and gently used items for home improvement, including building materials, appliances, cabinets, fixtures, plumbing, electrical, furniture, lawn and […]
Local Red Cross Seeking Candidates for AmeriCorps
July 30, 2013 by
The American Red Cross has AmeriCorps openings in the following counties – Athens, Crawford, Delaware, Fairfield/Hocking, Fayette, Franklin, Knox, Licking, Marion/Morrow, Muskingum, Pickaway, Ross and Washington. AmeriCorps service opportunities offer practical, real life experiences for individuals looking to engage in public service while meeting the critical needs of the Red Cross. Team members will participate […]
New Members Join Marion Palace Theatre Board
July 30, 2013 by
Bev Ford, Executive Director at the Marion Palace Theatre, has announced the recent election of new board members to the Palace Cultural Arts Association (PCAA) Board of Directors. Six new members were elected to serve a three-year term on the PCAA Board. Joining the board are Jeff Baldauf, Owner of Baldauf Construction; Luke Henry, President […]
Johnson Sought on Four Arrest Warrants
July 30, 2013 by
The Marion Police Department is seeking 23-year-old Ronald Johnson II. Johnson has four warrants for his arrest. One is for theft, two for violating a protection order, and one for failure to appear for violating a protection order. Johnson is is 6’01” tall, weighing 170 lbs, with brown hair and brown eyes. If you see […]
Ohio Attorney General Warns of Utility Scams
July 29, 2013 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning consumers to beware of phone scams involving utilities. Two Ohio consumers reported losing about $800 each after receiving a call from someone claiming to represent a utility company and demanding payment. Dozens of other consumers are reporting unsolicited calls about lowering their energy rates. “With current technology, it […]
Marion Shopping Plaza Purchased by Mascia Development
July 29, 2013 by
Ohio native Mark Mascia and his real estate company are expanding their base in the Buckeye State with the purchase of a shopping plaza in Marion, Ohio. Earlier this month, Mascia Development LLC purchased an 11,920-square-foot shopping plaza at 1418 Mount Vernon Ave. – directly across the street from The Ohio State University at Marion […]
Three Arrested for Dealing Drugs at Marion Motel
July 29, 2013 by
The Marion Police Department says they arrested three men for dealing drugs from a Marion motel room. The arrests came early Monday morning when officers from the Marion Police Department responded at just after midnight to a call of drug trafficking at the Stay Inn Motel, 725 North Main Street. Upon their arrival, officers said […]
