Marion Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing that City Departments will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2014 in observance of Memorial Day. All departments in City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 26th. Offices will be open for normal business on Tuesday, May 27th. Sanitation crews will not collect trash, recycling, or yard waste […]
Free Tobacco Cessation Program Offered to Marion Residents
April 18, 2014 by
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, tobacco use is the most preventable cause of death in the United States. It is estimated that one in five cancer deaths in this country is associated with tobacco use. Marion Public Health reports that even though Marion County suffers from a higher incidence of smoking […]
Marion Public Health Celebrates National Public Health Week
April 9, 2014 by
The first full week of April each year has been designated as National Public Health Week. This year’s theme is “Public Health: Start Here.” The intent is to bring together communities across the United States to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving the health of our nation. […]
Marion Public Healths Offices Closed Friday for Training
April 8, 2014 by
Due to an all staff in-service/training, Marion Public Health will be closed on Friday, April 11, 2014. 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 is located at 181 S. Main Street. Additional information about Marion Public […]
Marion Public Health Hosting Landlords/Housing Seminar
March 31, 2014 by
Are you currently a landlord or are you thinking about becoming one? Do you know what your legal and ethical obligations are or will be? Do you know what you can expect or demand of your tenants? Marion Public Health is hosting a free Landlords/Housing Seminar on April 9, 2014 from 9:00am to noon. Organizers […]
Importance of Groundwater Highlighted During Awareness Week
March 12, 2014 by
It is estimated that 99% of all available fresh water is groundwater. Ground water is the water that fills cracks and other openings in beds of rock, gravel, and sand below the ground’s surface. Since about 44% of Americans rely on ground water, it’s obviously a vital resource, one that deserves our attention. This year, […]
General Health District Advisory Council Holding Annual Meeting
March 3, 2014 by
The District Advisory Council of the Marion County General Health District will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at 6:00pm in conference room 129 of Marion Public Health located at 181 South Main Street. The meeting is open to the public.
Government Closings, Changes for Presidents’ Day
February 13, 2014 by
In observance of the Presidents’ Day holiday, offices in Marion City Hall will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2014. The following departments will operate as noted: Sanitation crews will collect garbage and recycling on Monday, February 17th. Residents who normally have refuse collected on Monday are requested to have their collections at curbside by […]
Free Classes Offered to Help Marion Residents Eat Healthier
January 24, 2014 by
Marion Public Health is set to offer “Eating for the Health of It”, a series of free adult nutrition classes aimed at educating adults on the importance of healthy eating. The classes will include preparation of “tasty” meals and snacks that are “simple, healthy, and budget friendly.” The first session of the series, which will […]
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 […]
