The first positive case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in an Ohio horse has been confirmed in 2016. Testing on samples taken from a seven-year-old Standardbred in Tuscarawas County confirmed the positive WNV diagnosis to the Ohio Department of Agriculture Sept. 12. The horse’s veterinarian first examined the animal Aug. 29. The animal was euthanized […]
Local school districts hit hard by tougher state report cards, RV highest with C
September 16, 2016 by
The state’s grades for school districts took a mostly-expected plunge for the second year in a row on new state report cards released Thursday. With state tests changing and with the state raising test score expectations for schools and districts, the days when 75% of schools would receive an A or B are long gone. […]
2016 Fall Hydrant Flushing – Week 2 Schedule
September 16, 2016 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, September 19 through Friday, September 23, 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 […]
Marion Municipal Court closed Monday morning
September 16, 2016 by
The Marion Municipal Court has announce they will be closed on Monday, September 19, 2016 until 1:30 pm. The closing affects all Court offices, including the Clerk’s office and Probation Department.
Warnings issued over medical marijuana scams, misinformation
September 16, 2016 by
Medical marijuana advocates say Ohio patients should be cautious of schemes promising patients a legal way to obtain marijuana before state-licensed dispensaries open here. Ohio’s medical marijuana law went into effect last week, but state officials have two years to set up the program. Until then, it’s unknown how patients caught with marijuana will be […]
Deputies arrest one burglary suspect, searching for second suspect
September 16, 2016 by
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a burglary that occurred in the 9000 block of Harding Highway West early Thursday morning. The Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of both Hardin and Wyandot County Sheriff’s Offices, said they located the suspects just north of Marion County inside Wyandot County. When they stopped the suspects’ vehicle, […]
Council on Aging hosting “Introduction to Medicare” seminar
September 14, 2016 by
If you are new, or nearly new, to Medicare health coverage and benefits, you are invited to attend Medicare 101, a free seminar offered by the Ohio Department of Insurance and the Marion County Council on Aging. On Thursday, September 22, 2016, a representative from the Department of Insurance will be at the Council on […]
Morral man arrested for manufacturing meth
September 14, 2016 by
The MARMET-METRICH Drug Task Force with the assistance of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and Marion Police Department executed a search warrant on September 9, 2016 at 9:55am at 104 West Street in Morral. The search warrant was a result of a three month drug investigation conducted by The MARMET-METRICH Drug Task Force. 41-year-old Larry […]
Ohio Attorney General warns of scams targeting grandparents
September 14, 2016 by
In recognition of National Grandparents Day this past Sunday, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning families to beware of scams targeting grandparents. More than 30 Ohioans have reported losing money to the “grandparent scam” this year, after they received a phony call claiming their grandchild was in trouble. The average loss was about $4,000. […]
United Way’s 2016 campaign to focus on people right here at home
September 12, 2016 by
The United Way of Marion County’s annual campaign is set to kick off on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at the OhioHealth Marion General Hospital. The celebration is in conjunction with the Marion Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours and will begin at 5:00 pm, with a brief presentation at 5:30 pm. This year’s emphasis is […]
