Mayor Scott Schertzer has announced that the City of Marion will sponsor a Community Clean-Up Day on Saturday, May 19, 2012. Any City of Marion resident, currently on City Sanitation Service, wishing to dispose of unwanted items can take those items directly to the Marion County Solid Waste Transfer Station, 1564 Victory Road (directly east of the Marion Correctional Institute).
Marion City Office Closures for Good Friday
April 4, 2012 by
In observance of the Good Friday holiday, offices located in Marion City Hall will be closed on Friday, April 6, 2012. Due to City Hall being closed on Friday, the weekly early closure day will be observed on Thursday, April 5, 2012.
Marion Holding First Week of Yard Waste Pickups
April 1, 2012 by
The City of Marion kicks off its 2012 yard waste program this week. Due to continued budget cuts in 2012, the City says this year’s program will essentially follow a once per month collection pattern, although some additional support may be available during April and May.
State Says City Must Issue Large Tax Refund
March 21, 2012 by
The State of Ohio has informed the City of Marion that they must make a large income tax refund to an unnamed utility company. Deputy Auditor Cathy Chaffin Tuesday evening told the Finance Committee of Marion City Council that the City has been told to refund $298,422.
Chaffin, who also serves as the City’s Tax Commissioner, told committee members that the refund represents an overpayment in 2009.
City Departments Staying Within Budget, Look Toward 2011
June 10, 2010 by
The City of Marion is staying within their budget within nearly every department even as tax revenues are down slightly. With 2010 half over, the City Council and Administration look to hammer out the budget for 2011.
City Earns A+ for Bond Rating
June 8, 2010 by
The City of Marion Deputy Auditor Cathy Chaffin announced at Marion City Council’s Finance Committee meeting Monday night that two bond rating agencies have given the City their highest rating.
Local Government Closings For Memorial Day
May 28, 2010 by
Government offices have announced closings for the observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 31.
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City of Marion Community Clean Up Day
May 11, 2010 by
Marion Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing that the City of Marion will sponsor a Community Clean-Up Day on Saturday, May 22, 2010.
Proposal Would Save City Over $340k
May 4, 2010 by
On Monday, May 3, Marion City Council Finance Committee passed on an issue to the full Council that would save the City of Marion over $343,000 over the next ten years.
City Auditor Kelly Carr submitted the proposal to Council that would in effect merge two outstanding bonds together to create a single bond valued at nearly $11 million and re-issue that new bond.
Change For City Yard Waste Drop Off
April 28, 2010 by
The City of Marion Administration is announcing a change to its free yard waste drop off program.
Effective Monday, May 3, 2010, grass and yard waste will only be accepted at Park Enterprise Construction Co.’s facility, which is located at 560 Barks Road West. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Grass and yard waste will no longer be accepted at the city garage facility after April 30, 2010.
