Marion County News

As the sun set at the intersection of Ohio 203 and Keener Road, friends and families gathered to remember the two men who lost their lives on Sunday.

Icy conditions are causing drivers to slip and slide Monday morning. Law enforcement agencies are responding to multiple crashes across Marion County as a result of icy roads.

A college access network dedicated to helping students see the value in higher education has named Marion native Julie McGinnis as its new executive director.

Marion Police Dec. 1 THEFTS A man reported a safe with $3,400 stolen in the 100 block of Davids Street.

Marion Police Oct. 13 THEFTS A man reported $400 stolen in the 400 block of Silver Street.

Rushmore Academy is seeking help from the community and local businesses as the school attempts to expand its jobs program and teach students skills.

A Marion man was killed when he wrecked his car shortly before 10:30 a.m. Saturday on Ohio 309 near Decliff Road in Grand Township of Marion County.

Various vendors packed the Ashland Eagles Club over the weekend for a benefit fundrasing event for the U.S. Marine Corps ReserveToys for Tots Program.

Downtown Marion's holiday celebration will have plenty of Christmas spirit. The festivities on Dec. 7 also will have a patriotic portion as it coincides with the nation's observance of Pearl Harbor Day.

And the length of today's article is going to make it a two part column, this week and next.

Hours for background checks conducted by the sheriff's office have changed. Bureau of Criminal Investigation and FBI WebCheck background checks will be completed Mondays, Wednes days and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. at the Marion County Sheriff's Office at 889 Marion Williamsport Road.

Area emergency housing providers took time to celebrate successes this month, but their message remains the same.

Marion CAN DO! has used proceeds from the sale of land it owned in the Dual Rail Industrial Park to pay off the mortgage on the building housing its offices and other tenants.

Marion County Sheriff Nov. 23 THEFTS A man reported a GPS unit and loose change was stolen in the 1000 block of Chataque Avenue in LaRue.

Marion Police Nov. 19 ARRESTS Two men were arrested in the 300 block of West Center Street on charges of disorderly conduct.

A county official believes reduced sentencing for drug dealers is still a problem.

Townships and villages on the western edge of Marion County are in the early stages of setting up an ambulance district to provide better emergency response service.

Public officials and about 50 members of the community met Thursday evening to discuss the possibilities of gun violence on the community.

A Marion man was killed early today when his vehicle left the road and struck a tree.

Concerns stemming from ambulance response times have county officials and fire chiefs working to find a solution.