The Marion Area Counseling Center will hold its 2nd annual Dinner and Auction on Friday, May 18, 2012, featuring The Mentalist, Brent Webb. Organizers promise that this show will amaze you as Brent sees with your eyes, hears with your ears, and thinks with your mind.
Mentalist to Highlight Fundraising Dinner
May 15, 2012 by
Hit a Ball for Hospice Golf Tournament Slated
May 15, 2012 by
You’re invited to enjoy a day of golf, and at the same time add your support to Marion General Hospital Hospice. Now is the time to form a team for the Carmen Morbitt Memorial Hit a Ball for Hospice Golf Tournament, sponsored by TWIG IV, Marion Board of Realtors.
City of Marion Cleanup Day
May 15, 2012 by
Mayor Scott Schertzer has announced that the City of Marion will sponsor a Community Clean-Up Day on Saturday, May 19, 2012. Any City of Marion resident, currently on City Sanitation Service, wishing to dispose of unwanted items can take those items directly to the Marion County Solid Waste Transfer Station, 1564 Victory Road (directly east of the Marion Correctional Institute).
Marion Church Holding Clothing Giveaway
May 15, 2012 by
On Saturday, May 26 the Richland Road Church of Christ will be having a free “Spring and Summer Clothing Giveaway.” They will be giving away good, clean spring and summer clothing. Adult and children’s sizes available.
Police – Man Found Drowned at Marion Park
May 14, 2012 by
The Marion Police Department says a Marion man was found dead Saturday, May 12, 2012 from an accidental drowning while fishing at Quarry Park.
Police received a 911 call on Saturday at just after 10:00am saying a person had been found face down in the water at Quarry Park, 1202 Hillman-Ford Road.
Two Gun Shot Incidents Reported in Marion
May 14, 2012 by
The Marion Police Department says there were two reports of gun shots in Marion on Saturday, May 12. No victims have come forward and police are still investigating leads.
Marion Public Health Adopts New Plumbing Registration Rule
May 14, 2012 by
The Marion Public Health Board of Health recently adopted Resolution #2012-002 which will require all plumbers doing residential work that requires a permit to be state licensed. Currently, only plumbers that work on a commercial building must be state licensed. The new requirement begins January 1, 2013.
Pre-Opening Tour Offered of New Aquatic Center
May 14, 2012 by
On Wednesday, May 16, 2012, between 5:30pm and 7:00pm, the City of Marion’s Lincoln Park Family Aquatic Center will offer tours for the community so you can see the facility before opening. If you have already purchased your membership, or if you purchase your membership that evening, you may tour for free.
First Ohio Casino Opens Monday
May 14, 2012 by
Pro-gambling interests have invested heavily on a simple bet: that there is money to be made in Ohio.
Construction costs alone for four casinos will approach $1.5 billion. Millions more were spent convincing Ohioans that casino gambling would give the state a much-needed economic jolt — a campaign debt that as of January was still being paid off.
Week 3 Schedule for Hydrant Flushing
May 14, 2012 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division (recently acquired from Ohio American Water) will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, May 14 through Friday, May 18 between 8:00 am and 12:30 am.
