The Marion Police Department says a month long investigation has led to the arrest of a man they say was selling heroin. On Wednesday, February 6, 2013, members of the MARMET Drug Task Force along with the assistance of the Marion City Police Department conducted a search warrant in the 960 block of East Church […]
Change Announced for Marion City School Board Meeting
February 7, 2013 by
The Marion City School Board of Education has changed the regular scheduled meeting date for the February 2013 meeting from Monday, February 18, 2013 to Tuesday, February 19, 2013. The meeting will still be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Media Center at Grant Middle School, 420 Presidential Dr. Marion, OH.
Marion United Way Taking Applications for Program Funding
February 6, 2013 by
United Way of Marion County has announced that they are accepting applications for program funding for the 2014 calendar year. Programs must demonstrate that they are able to measurably impact specific Marion County indicators in the following categories: Education – Helping Children and Youth Reach Their Potential through Education Income – Promoting Financial Stability Health […]
Marion Salvation Army Offers Free Tax Service
February 6, 2013 by
Once again this year the Salvation Army has partnered with The Ohio Benefit Bank to provide a free income tax service to residents in Marion and surrounding areas. This service is free of charge to people that meet the qualifications. If your adjusted gross income is less than $60,000 you can file your taxes using […]
Registration Open at Crosswood UMC Preschool
February 6, 2013 by
Crosswood UMC Preschool says preschool registration is now open to all current and alumni families. If you have had a child attend Crosswood UMC Preschool in the past and you now have another child age 3 or older by August 1, 2013 it is time to get registered for fall. Open enrollment starts March 1, […]
Total Ohio Deer Harvest Down Slightly for 2012-2013
February 6, 2013 by
Deer-archery season ended Feb. 3, bringing the white-tailed deer season to a close. Hunters harvested 218,910 white-tailed deer during Ohio’s 2012-2013 hunting seasons for all implements, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Hunters checked 219,748 deer in 2011-2012, a difference of less than 1,000 deer this season. While the statewide number was […]
Local Cast to Perform ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ at Palace Theatre
February 5, 2013 by
The Marion Palace Theatre will stage the Tony award-winning Broadway musical “Fiddler on the Roof” for three performances. Featuring a local cast, show dates are scheduled for February 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m. and February 17 at 2:00 p.m. Fiddler on the Roof was one of the first Broadway musicals to deal with serious […]
Marion Police Arrest Man Wanted for Theft
February 5, 2013 by
The Marion Police Department says they have arrested a man who was featured as their “Warrant of the Week” in the middle of January. On Saturday, February 2, 2013, officers say they arrested Richard Stansberry Jr. in the 400 block of Lee Street. Richard was arrested on a felony theft warrant and was taken to […]
Mall Walk 2013 to Celebrate Heart Month
February 5, 2013 by
Marion General Hospital’s Cardiac Rehab Center is sponsoring Mall Walk 2013, an annual event that celebrates National Cardiac Rehabilitation Week and Heart Month. Slated for Saturday, February 9, 2013 at Marion Centre Mall, you can join current and past cardiac rehab patients for a one-mile walk (3 ½ laps) around the inside of the mall. […]
Ohioans Encouraged to Renew Boat Registrations Online
February 5, 2013 by
Approximately one-third of Ohio’s watercraft registrations will expire on March 1, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Ohioans may conveniently register watercraft online, through the mail or in person. Ohio watercraft registrations are valid for three years. In 2012, Ohio had 432,817 registered watercraft. The ODNR Division of Watercraft processed a record […]
