The Marion County Commissioners approved a resolution to posthumously honor a former school teacher, dog warden, and village mayor who died in a car crash earlier this week. The Commissioners also orders County flags to be flown at half-staff.
Commissioners Honor Watts for Service
July 29, 2010 by
Alcohol Not a Part of Deadly Crash
July 29, 2010 by
On June 27, 2010, Troopers from the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol investigated a crash on State Route 4 north of Newmans Cardington Road, in Marion County. Jacob E. Pfeiffer, age 19, of Marion and Sandra K. Haycox, age 29, of Richwood were both killed in the crash.
Home Address Removed from Portion of Vehicle Registration
July 29, 2010 by
Beginning Aug. 9, 2010, Ohioans will begin to notice changes to vehicle registration certificates from the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV). House Bill 50 required the BMV to provide customers with the ability to remove their home addresses from a portion of their vehicle registration certificates as an added safeguard for their personal information.
Ridgedale Grad Opening for Popcorn Fest Main Stage
July 29, 2010 by
Casey Thompson, as part of one of Nashville’s hottest new duos, South of Eden, will open for Joe Nichols on Friday, September 10, on the main stage of the Marion Popcorn Festival. South of Eden’s performance will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Marion Eagles Holding Benefit Night
July 29, 2010 by
Marion Eagles Lodge #337 is opening their hearts and doors to hold a burial relief benefit to help the Wise family with a huge financial obligation. Peggy Wise passed suddenly on July 16, 2010.
The event is July 31 from 7:00 pm until midnight and is open to the general public.
Marion Church Holding Hog Roast to Kick Off VBS
July 29, 2010 by
The Richland Road Church of Christ is holding a Community Hog Roast starting at 6:00 pm on August 1 to kick off their week of Vacation Bible School.
Two Arrested for Attempted Burglary
July 28, 2010 by
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office says alert neighbors tipped off a homeowner Wednesday to suspicious activity at their home. As a result of the tip, four suspects were arrested for burglary and theft of firearms.
United Way Give UPS Big Thank You for Service
July 28, 2010 by
This summer, UPS and its employees and retirees will reach the exceptional milestone of $1 billion in total contributions to United Way since the company began its annual workplace campaigns in 1982. To show appreciation, United Way is leveraging traditional and social media across the country to thank UPS drivers during the week of August 2-6.
Lodging Taxes and Burial Expenses at Commissioners’ Meeting
July 28, 2010 by
The Marion County Commissioners Tuesday approved the transfer of lodging taxes to the Marion Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) and funding a portion of burial costs for an indigent veteran.
Ridgedale Fundraiser Postponed for Memorial Service
July 28, 2010 by
The Ridgedale Athletic/Music Booster Drive scheduled for Saturday July 31 has been postponed until a later date.
A puplic memorial service for Jane Watts will be held Saturday, July 31, 1:00 pm at Ridgedale High School.
