Marion City Hall will be closed on Monday, January 21, 2013 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. However, some City departments will operate on a regular or modified schedule for the day. The following departments will operate as listed below: Sanitation crews will collect garbage and recycling on Monday, January 21st. Customers […]
Ohio Liquor Sales Increased 7 Percent In 2012
January 17, 2013 by
The Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Liquor Control announced that dollar sales of spirituous liquor reached a record level in 2012, totaling $849 million. This was an increase of 7%, exceeding last year’s total by $55.3 million. “Consumer tastes are becoming more sophisticated, and Ohioans continue to trade up buying more of the premium […]
State Route 203 Remains Closed Near Prospect
January 16, 2013 by
The Ohio Department of Transportation reports that State Route 203 in Marion County remains closed between Prospect and State Route 4 due to high water. While the flood waters are expected to recede Thursday morning, ODOT says the road will likely not re-open until Friday. The delay is due to the time required to inspect […]
Marion Foundation Applauds IRA Charitable Rollover Extension
January 16, 2013 by
With President Obama’s signing of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, the extension of the IRA charitable rollover through December 31, 2013, is official. The Marion Community Foundation says this is significant news in philanthropic circles and impacts local organizations and their donors. “This legislation makes it easier for Americans to give to causes […]
Marion Sheriff’s Office is Seeking Auxiliary Deputies
January 16, 2013 by
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is currently taking applications for auxiliary deputy sheriff. The Auxiliary Unit is a volunteer organization committed to the support of the operation of the Sheriff’s Office. Officers in the Auxiliary Unit are sworn Ohio Peace Officers, they are commissioned through the Sheriff’s Office, and are able to enforce the law […]
Schertzer & Company Present “Now & Then” at the May Pavilion
January 16, 2013 by
Ann Schertzer & Company will present Now & Then at the Marion Palace Theatre’s May Pavilion in downtown Marion on Friday, January 25, 2013 at 8:00 pm. The group plans to entertain with a variety of classic and contemporary music that spans the decades. They will put their own twist on favorite tunes from the […]
Ohio Homeland Security Asks Public “See Something, Say Something”
January 16, 2013 by
Officials from Ohio Homeland Security are stressing the importance of a well informed and aware public in order to detect, deter and prevent actual terrorist events in our state. An engaged and aware public is crucial in deterring these threats and maintaining the safety and security of all Ohioans, says the agency. Ohio Homeland Security […]
City’s Civil Service Commission Holding Special Meeting
January 15, 2013 by
The City of Marion’s Civil Service Commission has scheduled a special meeting for Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 6:30 pm. The meeting will be held at Marion City Hall in the Mayor’s Conference Room on the third floor. The Civil Service Commission plans to discuss statutorily mandated rule modifications and postponement and/or re-scheduling of the […]
Marion Public Health Holding Special Flu Shot Clinic
January 15, 2013 by
Marion Public Health will be offering a special “walk-in” flu clinic for those 6 months of age and older on Thursday, January 17, 2013 from 9:00am to 11:00am and 1:00pm to 5:00pm. The clinic will be held at the health department, 181 South Main Street in Marion. The cost for the regular flu vaccine is […]
Elgin FFA is Looking for Blood Donors
January 15, 2013 by
The Elgin FFA is holding a blood drive at the high school on Thursday, January 17, 2013 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm in the Elgin High School Gymnasium. Appointments are still available and the FFA is hoping to fill all the slots before Thursday. To schedule an appointment, you can call the high school […]
