The Marion County Commissioners on Thursday, November 8, approved a request by the Marion County Engineer Brad Irons to transfer several county roads to the jurisdiction of Marion Township. A township trustee objected to a couple of the transfers saying they do not fit into their plowing schedule. The roads being transferred were Waterworks Road, […]
Engineering Contract Approved for New Road, Subdivision will get Sidewalks
November 9, 2012 by
During their meetings this week, the Marion County Commissioners approved a contract for engineering services to build a road through the Marion Campus, a plan to build sidewalks within a subdivision, a contract for plowing, and more funding for the Coroner’s Office. Marion County Engineer Brad Irons requested that the Commissioners approve an agreement with […]
Annual Veterans Day Ceremony Set for Monday
November 9, 2012 by
Guest Speaker Mark Harmon from the American Legion will be featured at the annual Veterans Day ceremony in Marion. The event takes place at Veterans Memorial Park at the corner of Delaware Avenue and McKinley Blvd. The ceremony begins at 10:00am on Monday, November 12, 2012. In addition to the speech, there will be wreath […]
Marion Elks Plan 41st Annual Hoop Shoot
November 9, 2012 by
Grant Middle School gymnasiums will be the site for the 41st annual Marion Elks Hoop Shoot competition, to be held on Saturday, December 1st. Registration will begin at 10:30 A.M., and the Hoop Shoot free throw shooting contest will begin at approximately 11:00 A.M. The public can watch the event at no charge. The Elks […]
Government Services Altered for Veterans Day
November 9, 2012 by
In observance of Veterans Day on Monday, November 12, 2012, local government offices are altering some services and closing some offices. Marion Public Health will be closed on Monday. 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 […]
Meeting to Feature Wounded Warrior Project
November 9, 2012 by
The monthly meeting of Voices of Liberty Marion Tea Party will be held on Thursday November 15, 2012 at 7:00pm at Marion Area Chamber of Commerce, 205 West Center Street. The program will include speaker Shawn Miracle, Wounded Warrior, speaking on the Wounded Warrior Project. The meeting is open to the public and everyone is […]
Traffic Violation Turns into Arrests for Drug Trafficking
November 8, 2012 by
The Marion Police Department says a routine traffic stop turned into a chase that ended with the help of a citizen and resulted in two men being arrested for multiple charges include drug trafficking. On Wednesday, November 7, at about 9:30am, Patrolman Isom stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in the 100 block of […]
Motivation Focus of Women’s Business Council Meeting
November 8, 2012 by
The November luncheon meeting for the Women’s Business Council will feature Mary B. Relotto who is the founder and CEO of Dames Bond LLC. Dames Bond is where female focused organizations are connected for great products and services. Relotto has a Bachelor of Science in Journalism and had received a number of awards over the […]
2013 Aquatic Center Passes Available at 2012 Prices
November 8, 2012 by
Through December 31, 2012, you can purchase your 2013 summer pass for the Lincoln Park Family Aquatic Center at 2012 prices. While the exact increase is unknown at this point, Aquatic Director Jeannie Brewer says prices will go up in 2013 and early purchasers will see savings. The following prices are good through the end […]
Red Cross Helping to Send Holiday Greetings to Military Members
November 8, 2012 by
While military deployments and hospital stays may keep many of our nation’s heroes away from their families this holiday season, the American Red Cross is collecting and distributing cards that send words of encouragement, gratitude and cheer. Through December 7, Americans can give something that means something by sending a card of thanks and support […]
