Bruce D. Stevenson, Superintendent of Ohio Division of Liquor Control (Division), announced that spirituous liquor dollar sales reached a record level of $825 million in Fiscal Year 2012. This was an increase of $54 million (7%) over the previous year. The Division also realized an increase of $14 million (5.9%) in net profit, for a total of $251.4 million.
MARMET Arrests 15 in Operation Vigilance
August 3, 2012 by
The MARMET Drug Task Force, in conjunction with the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office, says a nearly six month investigation, called Operation Vigilance, into the sale of illegal drugs in the Marion area resulted in several search warrants executed on Friday, August 3. As a result of the raids, 15 people were arrested on drug related and other charges.
Another AquaGym Scheduled for Aquatic Center
August 3, 2012 by
The director of the City of Marion’s Lincoln Park Family Aquatic Center says the recent AquaGym was so fun that they’ve decided to offer it one more time this summer. AquaGym is an underwater adventure using scuba gear for ages 8 and up.
Wee and Little Pop Contest Starts Early Saturday
August 3, 2012 by
The Wee Pop and Little Wee Pop pageants are set to be held on Saturday, August 4, at 9:30 a.m. at Grant Middle School.
Two City Council Committees Meet Monday
August 3, 2012 by
The Marion City Council Finance Committee and Legislation, Codes, and Regulations Committee will meet on Monday, August 6. Topics on the agendas include cooperation with the County Commissioners, City Hall HVAC system, and the demolition of nuisance properties.
Poll Shows Brown Leading Mandel in Senate Race
August 3, 2012 by
A new poll of likely voters shows Democratic incumbent Sherrod Brown leading Republican challenger Josh Mandel by double digits in Ohio's closely watched U.S. Senate race. Even so, Brown and Mandel agree on one thing — that the race will be closer than it appears today.
Popcorn Royalty Hopefuls Take the Stage Saturday
August 2, 2012 by
The 32nd annual Miss Marion Popcorn Scholarship Program will be held this Saturday, August 4, at the Grant Middle School gymnasium. In addition to the eight contestants in that competition, eight others will vie for the crown of Ms. Marion Popcorn Festival.
Study – Jailhouse Phone Calls Reveal Domestic Abuse Clues
August 2, 2012 by
An analysis of jailhouse phone calls between men charged with felony domestic violence and their victims allowed researchers for the first time to see exactly what triggered episodes of violent abuse. The findings showed that violence often immediately followed accusations of sexual infidelity made by one or both of the partners. Drug or alcohol use was often involved.
Marion Police Arrest Two Murder Suspects from Other Cities
August 1, 2012 by
The Marion Police Department and the U.S. Marshall’s Service say they arrested two murder suspects in the past 24 hours. Neither murder took place in Marion, but investigators from Detroit and Cleveland had learned they were in the Marion area trying to avoid arrest.
Lots of Chances to Donate Blood During August
August 1, 2012 by
The American Red Cross will conduct 17 open blood drives at the following Marion County locations during August.
