The Marion Police Department says the BP gas station at 1070 Mt. Vernon Avenue was robbed at gun point Monday, June 25. Officers responded to the scene at just before 10:30pm.
Applebee’s, United Way Team Up for Fundraiser
June 26, 2012 by
If you dine at Applebee's in Marion through June 30, from 11 am to close, 10 percent of the bill will be donated to United Way of Marion County’s education, income, and health initiatives when you present the flyer for the event. All you have to do is present the flyer for the fundraiser when you pay your bill at Applebee's.
Third Grade Reading Guarantee Signed into Law
June 26, 2012 by
Governor John Kasich on Monday signed a bill that steps up public education standards across Ohio and includes a requirement that some third-graders be held back if they cannot read at grade level.
The third grade reading guarantee was the hot-button topic in Senate Bill 316, a multi-faceted education and workforce development bill that the Republican governor signed in Cincinnati.
State Makes Arrests in National Telemarketing Fraud Ring
June 26, 2012 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Miami County Prosecutor Gary Nasal today announced felony charges against 18 suspects accused of running a telemarketing fraud ring from Ohio and Florida that has stolen millions of dollars from thousands of victims in 41 states since 2007. Thirteen of the suspects have been taken into custody in Ohio, Florida, Indiana, and New York. Those from out of state will be extradited to Ohio.
Marion Church Offering Free Music Lessons
June 25, 2012 by
The Shepherd's Fellowship in Marion is hosting free music lessons every other Thursday through the summer. The next classes are set for Thursday, June 28. They have instructors for guitar, bass guitar, and drums who are volunteering their time to help students.
Construction Will Mean Temporary Water Service Interruptions
June 25, 2012 by
The Marion Division of Aqua Ohio (recently acquired from Ohio American Water) is working with the City of Marion to improve water system infrastructure during planned construction by the City over the summer. The City is improving its sewer system under Oak, Robinson and May Streets. Because these projects involve open cuts into these streets, Aqua says they are taking advantage of the opportunity to install aging infrastructure to help improve the water quality, pressure, reliability and fire service in the area.
Groups File Protest over Ohio Edison Rate Increase Request
June 25, 2012 by
Citing a concern that FirstEnergy customers could be subjected to electric bill increases from approximately 4% to 30 % for Cleveland Electric Illuminating, 4% to 26% for Toledo Edison and 4% to 27% for Ohio Edison, the Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel (OCC) and two major local government aggregation coalitions, representing all of FirstEnergy’s 1.9 million residential consumers, has filed briefs to ask the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) to reject the utilities’ proposed electric security plan and the settlement of other parties that support it.
New State Laws and Their Effect on You
June 25, 2012 by
In the previous two-year session, a politically divided government set a modern record for legislative inactivity, passing just 58 bills. This session, with an aggressive agenda from Gov. John Kasich’s office and now-solid GOP majorities in the House and Senate, the legislature so far has passed about 150 bills.
Lightning Safety – When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors
June 25, 2012 by
In a coordinated effort with the National Weather Service, the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness promotes June 24-30 as Lightning Safety Awareness Week, and encourages all Ohioans to practice lightning and severe storm safety and preparedness throughout the summer.
City of Marion Financial Audit Available for Review
June 25, 2012 by
The City of Marion’s 2011 GAAP Financial Statement has been completed. This report is available for review at www.marionohio.us/legal-notices or in the Marion City Auditor’s office during regular business hours, which are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm and Friday 8:00 am – 1:00 pm.
