State Fire Marshal Larry L. Flowers is reminding Ohioans to think about what they can do to prepare for the event of a fire at home by changing the batteries in their smoke alarms when moving clocks back one hour this Sunday, November 6, 2016. In conjunction with Ohio’s fire departments and the #WhatCanYouDo social […]
2016 Fall Hydrant Flushing – Week 9 Schedule
November 4, 2016 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, November 7 through Friday, November 11, 2016 between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. “Flushing is an important part of our system’s regular maintenance program. It ensures hydrants and valves are working properly and helps prevent sediment buildup,” said Don […]
Palace Theatre hosting mystery theatre and “Greater” movie this weekend
November 2, 2016 by
Patrons will have the opportunity to attend two separate events this weekend at the Palace. In the May Pavilion, the Palace Cultural Arts Association along with Mary H. Hollaway and Bebout Family Funds at Marion Community Foundation will present an Agatha Christie stage play, “The Mousetrap,” a classic spine-tingling murder mystery. Along with director Danielle […]
College Democrats partner with community for literacy initiative
November 2, 2016 by
The Ohio State University at Marion College Democrats, Let’s Read 20, and Marion Public Health are partnering on a new and gently used book drive through November 8, 2016 to benefit children of Marion. The groups are seeking donations of books for children under age 5 who are participating in the Women, Infants, and Children […]
Marion YMCA hosting an indoor Triathlon in November
November 2, 2016 by
For the month of November, participants will have the opportunity to enter their mileage for the category of their choice and participate in the Marion Family YMCA’s Indoor Triathlon. “This is a great opportunity to try something new, cross train and have fun during the fall’s cooler weather,” says Heather Wright, Wellness Director, Marion Family […]
TWIG gift shops holding holiday open houses
November 2, 2016 by
TWIG III and TWIG VII are hosting two Holiday Open House’s that are open to the public. Each event has a variety of holiday and specialty items including Ohio State items, holiday home décor, candies, jewelry, accessories and more. TWIG III Holiday Open House will be held on Friday, November 4 from 9 a.m. to […]
Local agencies deal with spike in heroin overdoses, make 11 arrests
November 1, 2016 by
In the last three days, Marion safety forces say they have responded to twelve heroin-related overdose calls. One of which resulted in the death of a 55-year-old male Monday evening. While investigating six overdoses on October 29, 2016, MARMET investigators said they were able to pinpoint the source of heroin in all of the cases. […]
Area unemployment rates increased in September
October 31, 2016 by
The unemployment rate for Marion County increased in September 2016 to 4.9 percent, up from 4.7 percent in August, according to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS). The rate also increase in neighboring counties and the state as a whole. The change comes with a large drop in the local available workforce. […]
I CAN to host free ACT Empowered Workshop
October 31, 2016 by
The I Can Center of Excellence will hold a free ACT Empowered Workshop on Nov. 12 at The Ohio State University at Marion. The workshop will be held 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in Morrill Hall at Ohio State at Marion at 1465 Mount Vernon Ave. It is free to all students who attend a school in […]
Sheriff’s Office deploying additional deputies to enforce traffic safety for Halloween
October 31, 2016 by
Marion County Sheriff Tim Bailey announced his office will be participating in a countywide traffic detail targeting speed and alcohol related violations for Halloween. Deputies will be conducting extra traffic enforcement and patrol on October 31st for Trick-Or-Treat night. In an effort to ensure the safety of the motoring public, the sheriff’s office will be […]
