Aqua Ohio held a presentation for the Marion County Commissioners on Wednesday to explain in more detail their plans to start using chloramines as a secondary disinfectant. Several community members against the change were in attendance and the water company pushed back against their assertions that the process is unsafe. Aqua Ohio officials at the […]
Annual Baguette Run to Raise Funds, Highlight Awareness of Domestic Violence
June 6, 2013 by
The sixth annual Baguette Run – a first step against domestic violence – is being held June 22, 2013 and will begin at the Panera Bread Café on Route 95, Marion, at 8:00 am. The event is to raise funds for victims of domestic violence and their families. All the money raised during this event […]
Marion Church Organizing Trip to Israel
June 6, 2013 by
Marion Bible Fellowship is offering the chance to visit Israel without leaving home by attending a complete video tour of the Holy Land at the church on Friday, June 14, 2013, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. In addition to taking a step back in time and visiting Israel, information will also be presented for the 2014 […]
Still Time to Register for YMCA Day Camp
June 6, 2013 by
The Marion Family YMCA will be hosting its first Day Camp in over twenty years. Dates are June 17-21, June 24-28, July 8-12 and July 15-19. Day Camp will operate Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm with pre and post care available as early as 7:30 am and late as 5:30 pm. Camp […]
State Amendment Would Enable Customers to be Charged for Old Gas Site Clean-Ups
June 6, 2013 by
A century-old law protecting natural gas consumers from being overcharged for utility service may be weakened as part of an amendment to the state’s budget bill proposed in the Ohio Senate, according to the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel (OCC). At stake for consumers are tens to hundreds of millions of dollars in costs for long-closed gas […]
Man Arrested After Fleeing Officers
June 5, 2013 by
The Marion Police Department reported that a man was arrested Wednesday, June 5, after running from officers and throwing away a handgun. Police said 28-year-old Nicholas Foggin had two active misdemeanor warrants through Marion Municipal Court and a Parole Violation holder. A tip reported that Foggin was in possession of a firearm and officers located […]
Marion Popcorn Festival Holding 2013 T-Shirt Design Contest
June 5, 2013 by
Marion Popcorn Festival Theme Chairmen are encouraging local artists to display their talents by helping design the official Marion Popcorn Festival tee shirt. Artists can submit their designs using this year’s theme, “Marion Popcorn Festival Presents Storybook Land,” and see if they can win bragging rights and the opportunity to see hundreds of people wearing […]
Cents for Shoes Holding Miniature Golf Fundraiser
June 5, 2013 by
Cents for Shoes will hold a fundraiser at Paradise Park Miniature Golf on Sunday, June 9, 2013 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. Paradise Park will make a donation to Cents for Shoes for each person who registers that day. Each registrant will also be entered to win a Paradise Park gift certificate. Proceeds from the day […]
City-Owned Properties to be Auctioned
June 5, 2013 by
On June 18, 2013 at 10:00am the Marion Land Bank Program will sell three pieces of property. The sale will take place in the lobby of Marion City Hall. The parcels up for sale include: 352 Avondale $2,340 is 67% of Auditor’s value 219 Sharp St. $3,640 is 67% of Auditor’s value 232 Oak St. […]
Internet Cafe Law Signed, Opponent Vow Referendum
June 5, 2013 by
The same day Gov. John Kasich signed legislation that would effectively eliminate Internet cafes, opponents of the bill vowed to get voters to repeal it. The bill signed Tuesday by Kasich would take effect in 90 days. But if a referendum effort succeeds in getting the issue on a statewide ballot, the law might not […]
