Marion Public Health kicks off seasonal tall grass and weed program

Marion Public Health announced they will continue to work with the City of Marion in requiring property owners/residents to maintain their property in accordance with City code. The Codified Ordinances of the City of Marion, Chapter 678 prohibits grass or weed growth in excess of 12 inches. Yards determined by the health department to have […]

Government closings announced for Memorial Day Holiday

Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing that City Departments will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2015 in observance of Memorial Day. All departments in City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2015. Offices will re-open for normal business on Tuesday, May 26. Sanitation crews will not collect trash, recycling, or yard waste on […]

City of Marion to kick off curbside yard waste collections

Mayor Scott Schertzer has announced that weekly yard waste collection at curbside for 2015 will begin on Monday, April 13, 2015. The curbside pick up for yard waste generally occurs on the day following each resident’s regular trash collection day (example: Friday trash pick-up – Monday yard waste pick up). With limited personnel, this schedule […]

Some City services altered for Good Friday holiday

Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing that in observance of the Good Friday holiday, offices located in City Hall will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2015. Due to City Hall being closed on Friday, most offices will be observing their weekly early closure day on Thursday, April 2. However, the Utility Billing Department will remain […]

Marion Club celebrates local youth with National Boys & Girls Club Week

On March 22 – 28, 2015, the Boys & Girls Club of Marion County joins more than 4,100 Boys & Girls Clubs across America and on BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S. military installations with its annual celebration of National Boys & Girls Club Week. The week-long celebration calls attention to the important role Boys & […]

Government service changes for President’s Day holiday

Marion Mayor Schertzer is announcing that in observance of the President’s Day holiday, offices in City Hall will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2015. The following departments will operate as noted below: Sanitation crews will collect garbage and recycling on Monday, February 16. Residents who normally have refuse collected on Monday are requested to […]

Three tax issues expected for May Election, no contested races in primary

The Marion County Board of Elections has released the list of issues and candidates who filed petitions prior to the Wednesday afternoon deadline for the May 5, 2015 Primary / Special Election. Since there are no opposing candidate races within the same party, the May 2015 Primary will be considered a Primary / Special election […]

Government closings for Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

Marion City Hall will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2015 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. However, some City departments will operate on a regular or modified schedule for the day. The following departments will operate as listed below: Sanitation crews will collect garbage and recycling on Monday, January 19. Customers […]

Government agencies announce schedule changes for holidays

Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing the following closings and adjusted hours for City Offices during Christmas week: City Hall Many departments will be utilizing vacation time over the holiday period of December 24 – 26 and December 31 – January 2. Therefore, residents are highly encouraged to call and ensure the office relevant to their […]

Government closings for Thanksgiving holiday

Mayor Scott Schertzer has announced that all City of Marion departments will be closed on Thursday, November 27, 2014 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Offices in City Hall will also be closed on Friday, November 28, 2014. As a result of City Hall offices being closed on Friday, the weekly early closure day will be observed […]