Democrat Robert Whalen has announced his candidacy for Marion County Commissioner in the November 4th general election. In a media release, he says the budget will be the overriding focus of the campaign. “Things are tough. Unemployment is still high and growth in the county is negligible. That has to change. Instead of being reactive […]
Government Offices Closing for MLK Day
January 16, 2014 by
Marion City Hall will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2014 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 20. Customers […]
Area Government Closings, Changes Announced for Thanksgiving
November 26, 2013 by
All City of Marion departments will be closed on Thursday, November 28, 2013 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Offices in City Hall will also be closed on Friday, November 29th. As a result of City Hall offices being closed on Friday, the weekly early closure day will be observed on Wednesday, November 27th. Therefore, City offices […]
Government Office Closings for July 4th Holiday
July 3, 2013 by
Several changes and closings have been announced for area government offices and services in observance of the 2013 4th of July holiday. Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing the following closures for the City of Marion on Thursday, July 4, 2013: All offices in City Hall will be closed. Sanitation crews will not work on Thursday, […]
Commissioners Honor Day of Prayer, Foster Parents, Marion Hero
May 3, 2013 by
At their meeting on Thursday, May 2, 2013, the Marion County Commissioners issued proclamations for National Day of Prayer and National Foster Care Month. They also recognized “the ultimate sacrifice” of Captain Stephen J. Chaney, a Marion native who was killed in action during the Vietnam War. Greg Masteller thanked the commissioners for recognizing the […]
Proclamation Honors Carbetta for ATHENA Award
March 13, 2013 by
The Marion County Commissioners issued a proclamation Tuesday honoring Angela Carbetta for being named the 2013 ATHENA Award recipient by the Marion Women’s Business Council. Carbetta was announced as the winner on Monday from among six other nominees. Carbetta works as the Director of Marion County Recycling and Litter Prevention. The Commissioners in their proclamation […]
Government Closings for President’s Day
February 14, 2013 by
In observance of Presidents’ Day, Monday, February 18, 2013, many government offices will be closed and some services will be operating on an adjusted schedule. All divisions of the Marion Public Health will be closed including the Administrative, Vital Statistics, Environmental Health, Nursing, Emergency Preparedness, and WIC divisions. Marion Public Health is located at 181 […]
Commissioners Approve Engineering for Wastewater Treatment Plant
February 4, 2013 by
The Marion County Commissioners on Thursday, January 31, 2013 approved a contract for engineering services for a possible project to rehab the County’s wastewater treatment plant. They also approved funding for the burial of an indigent veteran, support for a grant application for county recycling program, and a plan for health insurance for newly hired […]
Government Offices Closed for MLK Day
January 17, 2013 by
Marion City Hall will be closed on Monday, January 21, 2013 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 21st. Customers […]
County Budget Looking Better in 2013
December 21, 2012 by
The Marion County Commissioners approved the budget for 2013 at their morning meeting on Thursday, December 20, 2012. Unlike in previous years, the Commissioners say no cuts will be required and an increase in revenue will allow for some increases for the jail and sheriff’s office. While the commissioners expressed relief at not having to […]
