A new study of the Marion community has generated a plan to distinguish Marion and its economic development potential. The recently completed study was commissioned by Marion’s economic development organization, CAN DO!, funded by Marion Community Foundation, and conducted by the public relations firm of FrazierHeiby. The results were revealed to key stakeholders this week. […]
Pennsylvania fugitives arrested in Marion
September 23, 2016 by
On September 22, 2016, the Marion Police Department was alerted by authorities from Pennsylvania that two wanted fugitives might be in the area. Both fugitives were wanted on theft warrants and are suspects in a stranger kidnapping in Westmoreland County, PA. Marion police, with the assistance of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, MARMET Drug Task […]
2016 Fall Hydrant Flushing – Week 3 Schedule
September 23, 2016 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, September 26 through Friday, September 30 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 Scott, […]
Free Naloxone class offered in Marion
September 23, 2016 by
Crawford-Marion ADAMH and Marion Area Counseling Center will hold a Nasal Naloxone Project class on September 26, 2016. The class is free, but space is limited and you must register by September 23. The class is geared towards individuals with a family member addicted to heroin or prescription opiates, or those who are addicted to […]
Single engine plane crashed in Crawford County
September 21, 2016 by
Troopers from the Bucyrus Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are currently investigating a single engine fixed wing airplane crash. At approximately 5 :49 PM the Bucyrus Post received a call of an aircraft on its top in a tilled field on Marion Melmore Road between Benton Road and Brokensword Road. Troopers determined that […]
Marion unemployment rate dips with 100 more people finding jobs
September 21, 2016 by
The unemployment rate for Marion County dipped to 4.7 percent in August 2016, down from 4.9 percent in July. The drop comes with 100 more people reporting as employed, but no change in the available workforce. All of the other counties surrounding Marion also saw decreases with the exception of Delaware County which stayed even […]
Rep. McClain resigning from House for position with Ohio Chamber
September 21, 2016 by
Speaker of the Ohio House Clifford A. Rosenberger (R-Clarksville) has announced that State Representative Jeff McClain (R-Upper Sandusky) will be resigning from his seat in the Ohio House to take a position as Director of Tax and Economic Policy for the Ohio Chamber of Commerce. “I’m looking forward to pursuing new goals and projects in […]
Marion Public Health closing early Friday for training
September 21, 2016 by
Due to an all staff in-service/training, Marion Public Health will close at 12:00pm Friday, September 23, 2016 The closing will affect all divisions of Marion Public Health including the Administration, Vital Statistics, Environmental Health, Nursing, Emergency Preparedness, and WIC divisions. Marion Public Health will resume normal business hours of 8:00am – 4:30pm on Monday, September […]
Boomer Nights return to the Marion Senior Center
September 19, 2016 by
After a taking a holiday break during the summer months, the Marion Senior Center will once again be expanding their hours on Tuesday and Thursday evenings for Boomer Nights to accommodate the schedules of Baby Boomers and other seniors working during the day. The center is introducing two new classes on Thursday evenings. Yoga will […]
Multi-County Hiring Fair set for October 13
September 19, 2016 by
Marion County Job and Family Services and OhioMeansJobs Marion will hold their annual Multi-County Hiring Fair on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at the First Church of the Nazarene, 233 West Church Street in Marion, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Organizers promise that companies will have access to a diverse workforce. They will also have an […]
