Ohio State Marion, Professor Emeritus, Dr. Mary Jo Fresch (College of Education and Human Ecology) was recently selected to serve as a faculty fellow for Ohio State’s newly formed University Institute for Teaching and Learning. The University Institute for Teaching and Learning was developed as part of Ohio State President, Dr. Michael V. Drake’s 2020 […]
LaRue man killed in weekend crash
October 24, 2016 by
Troopers from the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Saturday, October 22, 2016. The crash occurred on State Route 309 near Holland Road in Marion Township at approximately 6:00pm. A 1995 Chevy S10 was operated by Vernon Mount, 53, of LaRue, Ohio. Mount was traveling […]
OhioHealth to offer free skin cancer screenings in Marion
October 24, 2016 by
Melanoma is the fifth most common cancer for males and the seventh most common cancer for females. OhioHealth says they are taking a stand against skin cancer by offering free skin cancer screenings at their Radiation Oncology facility to the Marion community. This skin cancer screening includes a visual inspection of your skin by a […]
Municipal Court closed on Thursday
October 24, 2016 by
The Marion Municipal Court reports that all 2nd floor court offices, including the Clerk’s office and the Law Directors office will be closed all day on Thursday, October 27, 2016.
Ohio AG warns Indians fans about ticket scams
October 24, 2016 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has warned Cleveland fans to beware of ticket scams ahead of the World Series, which begins Tuesday in Cleveland, and the Cleveland Cavaliers’ home opener, which takes place the same day. World Series ticket prices spiked after Cleveland eliminated Toronto in the American League Championship Series on Wednesday night. Game […]
Marion Goodwill celebrates their stories at annual meeting
October 21, 2016 by
Marion Goodwill’s Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet was held on Tuesday, October 18, 2016. The event is held to reflect on the past year and to honor program recipients, volunteers, and community partners for their commitment to Goodwill’s mission. “Stories of Goodwill” was the theme of this year’s event. The highlight of the evening was […]
Real estate taxes due, no late notices will be sent
October 21, 2016 by
The Marion County Treasurer’s Office reports that due to unforeseen circumstances with an upgrade to the computer system and not receiving new tax forms in time, there will not be any delinquent bill mailing from their office this year. Regardless, in order to avoid being published in the Marion Star as being delinquent, your taxes […]
2016 Fall Hydrant Flushing – Week 7 Schedule
October 21, 2016 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, October 24 through Friday, October 28, 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 […]
Fall colors reaching peak around the state
October 21, 2016 by
This is the weekend to get out and see fall color around the state as near peak and peak conditions are being reported, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). “There has been a huge amount of color change around the state in the past week triggered by the cooler, more seasonal temperatures,” […]
Trick-or-Treat times for 2016
October 19, 2016 by
The following communities will hold their 2016 Trick-or-Treat nights as indicated: Marion: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 Caledonia: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31 LaRue: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 31 New Bloomington: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 29 Prospect: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 31 (parade at 7 p.m.) Waldo: 5:30 to 7 […]
