The Marion Public Library is accepting nominations to fill a vacancy on its Board of Trustees. The new trustee will be appointed to complete a term that ends December 31, 2015. Criteria for Trustees include: commitments to the mission and goals of the Marion Public Library readiness and ability to devote the necessary time and […]
Proposal Would Force Ohioans to Pay to Replace License Plates
January 29, 2013 by
Ohio motorists would have to pay $10 every seven years and replace their license plates under a budget proposal from the Department of Public Safety. Under the same proposal, the Motor Vehicle Bureau would recall red-white-blue bicentennial plates — and the older gold-tinted plates — in December 2013. Currently, drivers are required to replace plates […]
Free Family Movie Night at Cornerstone Alliance
January 29, 2013 by
Cornerstone Alliance Church will be hosting a Free Family Movie Night on Friday, February 1, 2013 at 6:30pm. They will be showing the movie Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey. Light refreshments will be served and everyone is welcome. Cornerstone Alliance Church is located at 2010 Marion Marysville Road in Marion. For more information, contact the […]
Police Make Arrest in Woman’s Abduction
January 28, 2013 by
The Marion Police Department says they have located the victim in an apparent abduction that took place Monday afternoon. The man they say is responsible was arrested and is being held on several charges. Police requested the public’s help in locating the woman after witnesses say they saw her taken at Certified Oil Station, 976 […]
Sheriff’s Office Enforcing Traffic Safety for Super Bowl XLVII
January 28, 2013 by
Marion County Sheriff Tim Bailey has announced that his office will be participating in a countywide traffic detail targeting speed and alcohol related violations for the upcoming Super Bowl XLVII. Deputies will be conducting extra traffic enforcement and patrol on Super Bowl Sunday. In an effort to ensure the safety of the motoring public, the […]
Tax-Related Identity Theft Warning Issued on Data Privacy Day
January 28, 2013 by
In observance of Data Privacy Day on Monday, January 28, 2013, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is encouraging consumers to protect their personal information to avoid tax-related fraud and identity theft. Recent reports suggest that criminals are stealing personal information from legitimate taxpayers to obtain fraudulent tax refunds from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). “Helping […]
Police Investigate Rash of Armed Robberies in Marion
January 28, 2013 by
The Marion Police Department is continuing to investigate two armed robberies and one attempted armed robbery that occurred over the weekend. While police say they are similarities between the crimes, they cannot yet say they are absolutely connected. The first robbery took place on Friday, January 25, 2013 shortly after 7:00pm, at Woody’s Place, 566 […]
Paul Brown, James Garfield, Granville T. Woods Named 2013 Great Ohioans
January 25, 2013 by
The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board and the Capitol Square Foundation has announced the 2013 Great Ohioans. The 2013 Great Ohioans include: Paul Brown, legendary football player and coach, James Garfield, U.S. President and Granville T. Woods, inventor. The 2013 honorees were presented by the Capitol Square Foundation and unanimously approved by the full […]
City Council Meeting to be followed by State of the City Address
January 25, 2013 by
Marion Mayor Scott Schertzer will present his State of the City address following the regular City Council meeting on Monday, January 28, 2013. The Council meeting begins at 7:30pm and has just one item on the agenda. Council will discuss applying to the Marion County Commissioners for the City’s portion of the Automobile License Tax. […]
Seckel Earns Field Manager Designation
January 25, 2013 by
Lori D. Seckel, Marion, Ohio, a regional director for Modern Woodmen of America, has attained the Certified Fraternal Field Manager designation. The Fraternal Field Managers Association and Kinder Brothers International offer the designation which has 10 sections, including planning for desired results, communicating effectively, recruiting winners and enhancing leadership skills. Founded in 1883, Modern Woodmen […]
