The Marion Police Department says they arrested a drive thru robbery suspect after investigating a drug overdose that took place within hours of the robbery Sunday night. On April 7, 2013 at about 9:00pm, the Marion Police Department received a call from General Sales Drive Thru, 450 Jefferson Street, reporting that they had just been […]
Sheriff’s Office Arrests Man Found Slumped in His Vehicle
April 8, 2013 by
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office says they arrested a man on drug charges after a passerby witnessed the man slumped over the steering wheel of his vehicle in the Village of Kirkpatrick. On Friday, April 5, 2013 at 1:57pm, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a man slumped over the steering wheel […]
Lawmakers to Introduce Revamped State Budget
April 8, 2013 by
Ohio lawmakers have spent weeks poring over hundreds of proposed amendments to Gov. John Kasich’s “Jobs Budget 2.0” as they prepare to introduce on Tuesday what could be a vastly different proposal. Get ready for Ohio’s Jobs Budget 3.0. Rep. Ron Amstutz, Chairman of the House Finance and Appropriations Committee, said members introduced about 800 […]
Teens Report Being Robbed at Gunpoint
April 6, 2013 by
Two teens told the Marion Police Department they were robbed at gunpoint on Friday, April 5, 2013 in the 490 block of East Center Street. Officers responded to the scene at about 10:40pm. The two teenagers said they were robbed by three black males. One of the black males allegedly brandished a silver semi-auto handgun, […]
Pair Arrested With Large Amount of Heroin
April 5, 2013 by
The MARMET/METRICH Drug Task Force has arrested a man following a physical struggle and seized a large amount of heroin, crack cocaine, and some cash. A woman was also arrested in the incident on Friday, April 5, 2013. On Friday at around 11:35am, members of the MARMET/METRICH Drug Task Force with the assistance of the […]
Police: Man Arrested While Bring Heroin into Marion
April 5, 2013 by
The MARMET/METRICH Drug Task Force says they arrested a Marion man on Thursday, April 4, 2013 after finding that he was transporting heroin from Detroit into the City of Marion to sell. On Thursday at about 3:45pm, members of the MARMET/METRICH Drug Task Force with the assistance of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and the […]
Town Hall Meeting to Confront Opiate Abuse and Addiction in Marion
April 5, 2013 by
Members of the Marion County Opiate Task Force, the Crawford-Marion ADAMH Board and the Marion-Crawford Prevention Program have marshaled their resources to confront the opiate drug abuse, a problem they say is becoming an epidemic in Ohio, with a town hall meeting set for Tuesday, April 9, 2013 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at Harding High […]
Palace Theatre Offering Yoga Classes
April 5, 2013 by
The Marion Palace Theatre management has announced a new line-up of yoga classes and workshops for the spring quarter. Yoga is instructed by Helene Everson, Certified Yoga Instructor and Yoga Alliance Member. Yoga students rave about the restorative power that yoga brings to mind and body. Students learn yoga poses, meditation, stretches, relaxation, body awareness, […]
Marion City Council to Consider Grant Applications
April 5, 2013 by
Marion City Council will meet on Monday, April 8, 2013 to discuss a variety of topics, including the project proposals for the 2013 Community Development Block Grants (CDBG). Those projects will be presented during the Jobs and Economic Development Committee which will meet at 6:45 pm. Following the committee meeting, the full City Council will […]
Pinwheel Play Day Provides Free Fun, Child Abuse Awareness
April 5, 2013 by
April is Child Abuse Awareness Month and Marion County Children Services (MCCS) is encouraging the public to “be a voice for a child” and speak out against abuse and neglect. To bring awareness to the issue as well as to provide a free, safe, family day of fun, they are inviting everyone to their sixth […]
