Marion County News

Another year brings another Earth Day celebration to Marion County, but this year's recycling efforts will include latex-based paint for the first time.

Ask 2-year-old Jazlen Harden where her mother is, and she has two answers. The first person she points to is her mother's twin sister, Beth Carey, who has cared for her this past year.

There are no concerns for a current fire captain from a small town in northeast Ohio, who will soon oversee the largest township fire department in Marion County.

Marion County Sheriff April 15 THEFTS A woman reported a purse with $22 and 65 Percocet pills stolen in the 1500 block of Ohio 423 South.

Today's sentimental journey is taking us to 1948, the same year the Cleveland Indians won the World Series.

Marion has some great assets. Each day I have the great privilege to promote Marion's unique assets in an effort to see a return on the investment .

In a community ravaged by drugs, one woman serves as an example of how to break the vicious cycle.

Twenty-three Marion area high school students participated in the 63rd Ohio YMCA Youth in Government State Assembly at the Ohio Statehouse on April 3, 4 and 5. Marion delegates joined 475 middle and high school students from throughout the state in this leadership and public service program.

Marion County Sheriff April 9 ARRESTS Sade S. Carter was arrested at MCCC on a warrant for trafficking in cocaine.

Citizen complaints have fueled several internal investigations over the last six months.

Ray Ferguson, 38, and Kelly Morgan, 44, were both charged with felonies in Marion County Common Pleas Court, according to Attorney General Mike DeWine's office.

No questions asked. Pills, liquids, creams and syringes are accepted. All containers will be recycled with your identity protected.

Marion Police March 31 THEFTS A woman reported five packages of meat stolen in the 700 block of Richmond Avenue.

This Evening: Mostly clear and mild. Tonight: Increasing clouds. Not as cold. Low: 42 Tomorrow: Rain with a few thunderstorms possible.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol says one person was killed in a crash in Marion County Friday afternoon.

A year after residents gathered to discuss the ongoing struggles of drug addiction in the community, a task force hopes to repeat that success with another public forum.

Marion Police April 1 THEFTS A woman reported a $500 bag of medical equipment, RCA two-screen portable DVD player and Samsung phone charger stolen in the 400 block of Durfee Drive.

Even after 36 years of service, a newly retired fire chief credited the community for his success.

County engineer Brad Irons is glad "one of the worst winters" he has seen in Marion has passed, but adjusting his budget after overspending this season remains a top priority.

Marion Police March 25 ARRESTS A woman was arrested in the 400 block of East Fairground Street on a charge of theft.