The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) has announced the availability of dangerous wild animal and restricted snake registration forms on its website. With the passage of Senate Bill 310 earlier this year, owners of dangerous wild animals in Ohio are required to register their animals with the department and have them microchipped at the time […]
Patrol Arrest Five for OVI During Marion Checkpoint
September 18, 2012 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol, in conjunction with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and the Marion Police Department, held an OVI checkpoint on Saturday, September 15, 2012 in the 200 block of North Main Street in the City of Marion. Officers made contact with 126 vehicles that passed through the checkpoint. Six vehicles were diverted […]
LWVM Offers “Doubleheader” Open Forum to Discuss 2 Fall Election Issues
September 18, 2012 by
On Wednesday, September 19 at Tri-Rivers auditorium, Marion League of Women Voters will hold a “Got questions? Come get answers!” meeting for residents that will address two election year topics: State Issue 2, the Redistricting Reform Amendment and the Health Care Reform’s “Affordable Care Act” (ACA). The open forum will begin at 6:00 p.m. with […]
State Auditor to Speak at Marion Fundraiser
September 18, 2012 by
The Marion County Republican Party will welcome State Auditor Dave Yost as the guest speaker for a fundraiser to benefit the Marion GOP Judicial Account. The event will be held Friday, September 21, 2012, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the home of Bob and Karla Schultz (788 Bethlehem Road West, Prospect, OH). The […]
Change Announced for City School Board Meeting
September 18, 2012 by
The Marion City School Board of Education has changed the regularly scheduled meeting time for the October 1, 2012 meeting to 5:00 p.m. (the meeting was originally scheduled for the same date at 7:00 p.m.) The meeting will still be held in the Media Center at Grant Middle School, 420 Presidential Dr. Marion, OH.
Foster Youth Offered Help With Credit Report Errors
September 18, 2012 by
Attorney General Mike DeWine recently sent letters to the state’s public children services agencies offering help in meeting a new federal mandate requiring youth at least 16 years old and within the foster system to have their credit checked. The mandate also requires the clearance of any errors found on their credit report. “Unfortunately, foster […]
Marion City Council Committees Meet Tuesday
September 17, 2012 by
Four Marion City Council Committees will meet on Tuesday, September 18, to discuss various subjects, including a new liquor permit, the 2012 solid waste management plan, and a possible annexation into the City. Finance Committee meets at 6:30 pm to discuss grant proposals to the Ohio Department of Transportation for federal funding. Several fund transfers […]
Elgin Elementary Schools Holding Author Nights
September 17, 2012 by
Ohio author and illustrator Steve Harpster will be visiting Elgin South and West Elementary buildings this week. In addition to visiting with students during the day, Harpster will be back in the evenings to meet with families and the community. Organizers say that everyone will enjoy Harpster’s lively and entertaining presentations. They encourage everyone to […]
Farm Bureau Holding Harvest Hustle
September 17, 2012 by
The Marion County Farm Bureau is hosting the Harvest Hustle 4 Mile Race along with a 1 mile family fun race on September 22, 2012. Proceeds will benefit the Marion Area Humane Society and local food pantries. The event will be held at Salem Church, 1640 Salem Road, Caledonia, OH. Race day activities will include […]
Patrol Reminds Motorists That Safety Belts Save Lives
September 17, 2012 by
There is simply no disputing that wearing a safety belt can save your life. That is why the Ohio State Highway Patrol is encouraging all motorists to buckle-up. In 2011, nearly 65 percent of the people killed on Ohio’s roadways were not wearing a safety belt. During the first eight months of 2012, safety belt […]
