Celebration Christian Church, 2434 Smelter Road in Marion, will host Mystery Machine Kids’ Camp for any child entering 1-6 grade. The camp is absolutely free and will be held June 12, 13, 14 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm and June 16 at 10:00am. You can register online at www.celebration247.com or call 740-725-1333.
Coasting For Kids Holding Ride for a Cause
May 30, 2013 by
Roller coaster enthusiasts can ride for a cause again this year at the Fifth Annual Coasting For Kids event, which will be held on Sunday, June 9, at 10 Cedar Fair amusement parks across North America, including Cedar Point and Kings Island. Participants of this marathon coaster event are invited to ride a signature attraction […]
City Council Tells Aqua to Wait on New Chemical, Threatens Stiff Fines
May 29, 2013 by
Marion City Council issued a strong rebuke to Aqua Ohio officials following discussions about the water company’s plans to start using chloramine as a secondary disinfectant. Aqua says the process is safe and needed to ensure EPA compliance, but Council members said residents deserve time and alternatives. At the end of a long meeting, Council […]
Kim’s Walk Continues Battle with Drug Abuse
May 29, 2013 by
Lori Kraviec wants to mobilize the community against drug abuse – specifically opiates like heroin, methadone and OxyContin. She knows the pain of loss and founded the Hope for Tomorrow – Kim’s Walk for Drug Prevention in memory of her daughter Kim who tragically died from an opiate overdose in 2005. The first walk was […]
OVI, Drug and Felony Arrests Up Over Holiday Weekend
May 29, 2013 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol made more impaired driving, drug and felony arrests this Memorial Day weekend compared to the 2012 holiday weekend. In addition, 14 people lost their lives over the weekend – an increase of one death when compared to 2012. OVI-related fatalities decreased to three for the weekend, down from seven for […]
Ohio Senate’s Budget Includes Small Business Tax Cut
May 29, 2013 by
Senate lawmakers on Tuesday unveiled their revamped version of Ohio’s two-year budget, resurrecting Gov. John Kasich’s $1.4 billion tax cut for small-business owners. But — like the versions the House and Kasich rolled out earlier this year — everything is subject to change. Senators reintroduced the 50 percent tax cut for small-business owners Kasich proposed […]
Cool Weather Delays Aquatic Center Opening
May 28, 2013 by
Extra cool weather ruined the Memorial Day Weekend opening of Marion’s Lincoln Park Family Aquatic Center. Opening day is now scheduled for Thursday, May 30, 2013, but, of course, that is weather permitting. Hours for Thursday are scheduled to be noon to 7:00pm. Jeannie Brewer, director of the aquatic center, said there are health and […]
Marion FOP Holding Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony
May 28, 2013 by
The Steve Young Memorial Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police will hold their annual memorial ceremony on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at Noon. The FOP invites the community to join them as they honor the fallen officers from Marion County as well as law enforcement officers throughout the nation. The Memorial will take place […]
2012 General Election Voter Fraud Report Shows Few Violations
May 28, 2013 by
Secretary of State Jon Husted has released the first ever statewide report on voter fraud based on a review of cases by Ohio’s 88 county boards of elections and the Secretary of State’s office following the 2012 Presidential Election. 3 irregularities were reported in Marion County. To date, 135 cases have been referred to law […]
Local Real Estate Tax Bills Mailed, Due June 20
May 28, 2013 by
Second half 2012 real estate tax bills were mailed today and are due Thursday, June 20, 2013 to avoid penalty according to Marion County Treasurer, Jan Draper. Taxpayers who have not received their tax bills by Friday, June 7th are urged to call the Treasurer’s Office at 223-4030, Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. Taxpayers […]
