Marion County News

MARION - It was promoted as a 'spur of the moment' Bagels and Business meeting at the Marion Area Chamber of Commerce building.

No arrests for impaired driving were made at a sobriety checkpoint operated by the Marion post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol and other agencies on Friday.

The defense and prosecution in the case of Angel Chevalier will file written memorandums in lieu of closing arguments before a judge will make a ruling on a suppression hearing.

MARION - A corrections officer at the county jail pleaded not guilty to a charge of theft in office Monday at arraignments in Marion County Common Pleas Court.

As amusement rides and fair food dominate the midway, offering some fun time for fairgoers, participants at this year's 159th Marion County Fair are also hoping to impart some knowledge and a glimpse at agriculture that's not always seen in the city.

An ice cream ride among four friends in the summer of 2008 has grown into Marion County's newest bicycle tour.

MARION - The Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol announced on Friday, June 26, the location of today's planned sobriety checkpoint aimed at stopping impaired drivers.

MARION - Although the combined board of the city and county health departments was not the board that was meeting, the panel was the subject of discussion Wednesday at the Marion County General Health District board meeting.

Today is Father's Day - the day to honor fathers of all ages. I hope each of you have as fond of memories of your father as I do.

More than 600 bicyclists from seven states kicked off the summer cycling season in Marion County by participating in the Hot Tamale Bicycle Tour on June 6. Riders enjoyed a warm and sunny day as they followed quiet country roads northeast along the Olentangy River valley before returning to Waldo.

MARION - One witness remains to testify in a suppression hearing for statements made by a 13-year-old student immediately after an incident in which she allegedly stabbed a classmate in the back in early January.

The second driver is being charged in the death of Brandon Nelson, a 15-year-old who died of injuries sustained in a suspected drag racing crash.

Ohio Heartland Community Action summer reading classes open to all elementary students in Marion City and Marion County.

CARDINGTON - Members of Chester Arbor Gleaner Life Insurance Society honored the 2009 recipients of the Outstanding Community Volunteer Award when they met recently in the Fellowship Hall of St.

MARION - City officials say a ruling last week made in favor of the city is the beginning of improving safety at a downtown building that has been abandoned for at least two years.

Jaz Stokes got through some struggles at school and displayed enthusiasm. Samantha Rife treated others kindly, like she would want to be treated.

MARION - Response teams from the Marion County Sheriff's Office and its aviation unit were called out Saturday night to track down reports of a male subject threatening to harm himself and law enforcement officers.

MARION - On April 18, Primrose Retirement Communities donated a Princess Birthday Party for the Marion County Chamber of Commerce silent auction.

MARION - An abrupt adjournment of the regular meeting of the Marion County Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday followed a short open discussion between the board chairman and two local residents.

MARION - Following new guidelines outlined by the board, several routine speakers in open discussion forums, one media representative, and government officials addressed various topics at the Marion County Commissioners regular meeting Thursday.