Hunters checked 14,365 white-tailed deer during Ohio’s extra gun-hunting weekend, Dec. 15-16, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. That total is a decline of 14.3 percent from 2011, when hunters harvested 16,766 deer. In 2010, hunters bagged 20,916 deer over the same time period. While Marion County saw a […]
Governor Spares the Life of Convicted Murderer
December 18, 2012 by
Ronald Post will not be put to death for the 1983 murder of Elyria motel clerk Helen Vantz but instead spend the rest of his life in prison. That’s the news Monday after Gov. John Kasich decided to follow the recommendation of the Ohio Parole Board and grant clemency to Post. By a 5-3 vote, […]
River Valley Holding Open House for Retiring Superintendent
December 17, 2012 by
River Valley will hold an Open House Reception for retiring superintendent Tom Shade on Tuesday, December 18, 2012. He is retiring after 15 years at River Valley. The open house will be held in the River Valley Middle School Commons from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. The entire community is encouraged to attend.
ODNR Approves Funding for Pleasant Park, Other Projects
December 17, 2012 by
State and federal grants awarded by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Office of Real Estate will fund 105 community-based projects, including one in Marion County. Funding from the NatureWorks and Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grants will be used to establish and renovate parks and improve public access to outdoor recreation facilities. […]
Annual Free Community Christmas Brunch
December 17, 2012 by
The community is invited to the First United Church of Christ’s annual Christmas Brunch on Saturday, December 22, 2012. Brunch will be served from 9:00am to 10:00am and Fellowship and Activities from 10:00am to 11:00am. The menu will include breakfast casseroles, raisin french toast, fruit salad, cookies and breads and assorted treats. In addition to […]
Council Committees to Discuss Building Transfer, Pension Contributions
December 17, 2012 by
The Marion City Council Finance and Legislation, Codes, and Regulations Committees will meet on Tuesday, December 18, 2012. They will discuss the transfer of an old school building to a youth organization, pension contributions, a new liquor permit, and more. Finance Committee meets at 6:30pm to discuss: Passing through the ownership of the former Oak […]
Caution Urged When Responding to Year-end Charitable Appeals
December 17, 2012 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has urged Ohioans to exercise caution when responding to requests from charitable groups for donations before the end of the year. While most of these will be legitimate, unfortunately there are always some unscrupulous operators who may try to take advantage of Ohioans’ generosity. “I encourage Ohioans to be generous […]
Marion Sheriff Boosting Traffic Patrols During Holidays
December 14, 2012 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 holidays. Deputies will be conducting extra traffic enforcement and patrol now through New Year’s Day. The extra enforcement is made possible by a grant from the Ohio Department […]
Armed Robbery Reported at Marion Store
December 14, 2012 by
The Marion Police Department says an armed robbery occurred at Family Dollar on the north side of Marion on Thursday. The suspect fled the scene and police were unable to locate him. On December 13, 2012 at about 6:42pm, police responded to an armed robbery call at Family Dollar, 520 North Main Street. Witnesses said […]
Marion Camera Club Holding Holiday Party
December 14, 2012 by
The December meeting of the Marion Camera Club is Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at 7:00pm in the MARCA Administration and Conference Room, 2387 Harding Hwy East. The group will be having their Jingle Mingle and everyone is invited to bring a snack to share and enjoy getting to know the other members. They will also […]
