Police Seek Witnesses to Reported Shooting

The Marion Police Department is looking for people who may have been witness to gun shots being fired during the late evening on Saturday. At 11:01pm on July 13, 2013, the department received multiple 911 calls reporting shots fired in the 600 block of Bellefontaine Avenue, near the eastern set of railroad tracks. Witnesses reported […]

Marion Representative Encourages Residents to Submit Online Legislative Survey

State Representative Jeff McClain (R-Upper Sandusky) has set up an online legislative survey in an effort to gain feedback from the residents of the 87th Ohio House District regarding a variety of state issues. The survey can be accessed by clicking here. “Hearing from constituents is of the upmost importance as your thoughts and opinions […]

Richland Road Church of Christ Community Day

On Saturday, July 20, 2013, the Richland Road Church of Christ will be having a Community Day from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. This is a free event and is open to everyone. There will be free giveaways including car washes, clothing, blood pressure checks, food, kids’ activities, and more. In addition, the church will […]

Marion Concert Band Reschedules Cancelled Performance

The Marion Concert Band has announced they will be holding concerts on both Sunday and Monday, July 14 and 15. The performances are part of their Summer Concert Series held each Sunday evening at McKinley Park. The concert scheduled for last Sunday had to be postponed due to storms. The show, featuring the Marion Concert […]

Insurance Claim Tips to Help Those Impacted by Severe Weather

Ohio Lieutenant Governor and Department of Insurance Director Mary Taylor is advising Ohioans impacted by recent severe weather on how they should attend to damaged property and offered tips on the insurance claim filing process. Taylor also cautioned residents to beware of fraudulent contractors trying to take advantage of people in need of property repairs. […]

Two OVI Checkpoints Scheduled in Marion

The Ohio State Highway Patrol has announced they will operate two OVI checkpoints in the City of Marion tonight (Friday, July 12, 2013). They will be joined by officers from the Marion Police Department and deputies from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. The first checkpoint will be from 8:30pm to 10:00pm on State Route 95 […]

Ohio’s Rainy Day Fund Hits All-Time High

Ohio’s rainy day fund has hit an all-time high. Gov. John Kasich on Thursday filled the account with a deposit of nearly $996 million, bringing the total to $1.48 billion. The deposit, made possible by a nearly $2 billion surplus in Ohio’s General Revenue Fund, marks the first time in more than a decade that […]

Marion Public Health Offices to Open Late on Monday

Due to a staff meeting, Marion Public Health will delay opening on Monday, July 15, 2013 until 9:30 am. The delayed opening will affect all divisions of the Marion Public Health including the Administrative, Vital Statistics, Environmental Health, Nursing, Emergency Preparedness, and WIC divisions. The Marion Public Health is located at 181 S. Main Street. […]

Following Storms, Caution Urged When Approached for Repairs

As Ohioans continue to clean up from this week’s storms, Attorney General Mike DeWine is reminding consumers to research any contractors who offer to repair damage to their homes. “Traveling contractors may try to take advantage of homeowners who experienced collapsed roofs, downed trees, or other damage,” Attorney General DeWine said. “As repairs continue, we […]

Event Focuses on Finding Employment for Local Vets

Opportunity Marion is holding their second annual Veterans Employment and Training Services (VETS) event. The day is only open to veterans and their families and has the goals of assisting in finding and maintaining employment, providing information on Veteran Services and Programs, and reducing a little of the stress in the process. The VETS event […]