Ohio’s week-long deer-gun season begins statewide Monday, Nov. 26 and runs through Sunday, Dec. 2, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The season again includes an extra weekend of gun hunting Dec. 15-16. “Deer-gun season is a great Ohio tradition and an opportunity for hunters to spend time with […]
Winslow Sought for Probation Violation
November 23, 2012 by
The Marion County Adult Probation Department is seeking 32-year-old Kara Winslow is wanted for a probation violation. She is a white female, 5’10” tall and 210 lbs with blue eyes and brown hair. Her last known address is 3607 Rock Road in Columbus. Winslow was placed on Community Control in August of 2011 for a […]
Palace Theatre Participating in Small Business Saturday
November 23, 2012 by
The Marion Palace Theatre says they will join the thousands of small businesses nationwide for Small Business Saturday on November 24, 2012. Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to the Shop Small movement to drive shoppers to local merchants across the U.S. According to sources at www.smallbusinesssaturday.com, last year over one hundred million people […]
Chamber Surprise Patrol Visits Downtown Salon
November 23, 2012 by
The Marion Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors recently stopped by The Downtown Studio for a Surprise Patrol visit. The Downtown Studio is located at 153 East Center Street, Marion. They are a full service salon with 4 stylists and 2 nail technicians. Stylists are Kelly Knotts, Holly Bowen (Duckworth), Elaine Bowers and Natalie Williams. Special […]
Caution Urged While Traveling Over the Holiday
November 22, 2012 by
In anticipation of increased traffic during the Thanksgiving holiday, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding the drivers of the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. In addition, the American Red Cross is offering tips for making your trip safer. Last year during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, 17 people were killed […]
Happy Thanksgiving from Marion Online
November 22, 2012 by
We here at Marion Online hope that you have a very happy Thanksgiving. We have lots of things to be thankful for here and one of those is our viewers. We appreciate your continued support. This Thanksgiving, we hope that you will find more things than not to be thankful for and have a safe […]
Thanksgiving is the Leading Day for Home Cooking Fires
November 21, 2012 by
Cooking is the leading cause of all Thanksgiving Day fires. The State Fire Marshal is reminding Ohioans about the dangers of cooking fires this holiday season. “The biggest problem is unattended fires. If no one is watching, things can get out of control fast, “says State Fire Marshal Larry Flowers. “Stay in the kitchen when […]
ODOT Offers Construction Updates for Holiday Travel
November 21, 2012 by
With Thanksgiving holding title as the second-deadliest holiday on Ohio’s roads last year, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is reminding motorists to buckle up, especially this holiday weekend. “Seatbelts are the best defense against impaired, aggressive, and distracted drivers,” said ODOT Director Jerry Wray. “During a crash, wearing a seat belt can keep motorists […]
Marion Unemployment Rate Continues to Drop
November 21, 2012 by
The unemployment rate for Marion County dropped again in October to 6.8 percent from 7.1 percent in September. That rate is the lowest for Marion County since May of 2008 and is over 2 percent lower than a year ago when it stood at 9.0 percent. While some rate drops are due to people who […]
Government Hours, Services Altered for Thanksgiving
November 20, 2012 by
In observation of the Thanksgiving Day holiday, Marion Public Health will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 22nd and 23rd. The closing will affect all divisions of the Marion Public Health including the Administrative, Vital Statistics, Environmental Health, Nursing, Emergency Preparedness, and WIC divisions. Additional information about Marion Public Health can be found at […]
