News from the City of Marion

Holiday Closures Announced for Friday, April 15
Posted: Friday, April 8, 2022 - 9:25am

Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing that offices located in City Hall will be closed on Friday, April 15, 2022 in observance of the Good Friday holiday.
 

PLEASE NOTE:  As a result of offices being closed on Friday, the weekly early closre day for many offices in City Hall will be observed on Thursday, April 14.  Most offices will be observing their Friday business hours on this day, with notable early closures being the Municipal Court and Utility Billing offices closing at 2:00 pm.
 

The City Auditor and Income Tax Offices will be open until 5:00 pm on Thursday, April 14 for individuals needing to file and/or pay city income tax in person.

 

The following departments will operate as noted below on Friday, April 15:

  • Sanitation crews will collect garbage and recycling.  Customers who normally have refuse collected on Friday are requested to have their collections at curbside by 7:00 am.
  • Marion Area Transit buses will not be in operation on Friday, April 15.
     
  • Marion Senior Center will be closed on Friday, April 15.  No senior transportation will be available that day with the exception of dialysis appointments.

Essential services including airport, fire, and police will operate as usual.

 

Yard Waste Collection Set to Begin on Monday, April 18
Posted: Monday, March 21, 2022 - 8:17am

The City of Marion is announcing that weekly curbside yard waste collection for the 2022 collection season will begin on Monday, April 18 and run through Friday, December 9, 2022.

The curbside pick-up for yard waste generally occurs on the day following each resident’s regular trash collection day (example: Friday trash pick-up - Monday yard waste pick up).  With limited personnel collecting yard waste, this schedule may vary.  Note: Residents with an excessive delinquent sanitation and sewer account balance are not eligible for curbside pick-up of yard waste.

There is a limit of 3 bags and/or 3 bundles of limbs/branches that will be collected from each residence per week during the 2022 yard waste season.  Branches must be tied in bundles no larger than 2 feet in diameter and 5 feet in length.  As in the past, the City will not collect grass clippings as yard waste material at curbside.  Please note:  yard waste collections that exceed the limitations listed above may result in a special pick-up charge. 

Residents are encouraged to drop off grass clippings and yard waste materials, free of charge, to Outdoor Resource Supply (formerly Park Enterprise), which is located at 560 Barks Rd. W. (between S. Prospect St./Rt. 4 S. and the Barks Rd. overpass).  Requirements for grass and yard waste drop off are:

  1. Must stop at office or other designated location where verification of City residency (i.e. license, utility bill, etc.) may be required.
  2. Items being dropped off must be weighed by Outdoor Resource Supply employee before materials are discarded.
  3. Residents using plastic bags are required to remove waste from bags and then discard of plastic bags properly.  Biodegradable paper bags are available at most local retail stores.

Also, note that the City of Marion is not responsible for the collection and/or disposal of trees or large amounts of brush cut and/or removed from personal property.  These items may be taken, FREE OF CHARGE for all city residents, to Outdoor Resource Supply (560 Barks Rd. W.) for disposal.

Call Outdoor Resource Supply at 740-914-8227 for additional information on acceptance program or for hours of operation.

 

Resident Notice Regarding Utility Bill Pay
Posted: Wednesday, February 23, 2022 - 4:30pm

The City of Marion has become aware of a third-party online bill pay website (doxo.com) that has set-up pages listing a large number of cities/agencies/companies that they are accepting payments on behalf of.  The City of Marion has been placed on this list by Doxo, however DOXO IS NOT THE THIRD-PARTY BILL PAY VENDOR USED BY THE CITY OF MARION.  The City of Marion has no contract or affiliation with this company.

After checking, it appears that Doxo.com is a service that claims to help consumers manage billing statements/payments to various companies.  Payments being collected through the Doxo.com website are being made to Doxo NOT the City of Marion.  Furthermore, Doxo.com may charge customers extra fees and the City of Marion has no control over when (or if) payments made through the Doxo.com site will be received which could result in late payments being applied to city utility accounts.

More information with reviews and complaints for Doxo are available through from the Better Business Bureau (BBB).  Click here to be directed to the BBB website.

As a reminder, the City offers the following options for making payments:
 
1.   Online Payments
  Submit payment through the third-party payment service provider approved by the City of Marion.  Link provided at https://www.marionohio.us/online-utility-payment.
   
2. Direct Payment (auto pay)
  Monthly bill amount electronically withdrawn from customer’s checking or savings account.  If interested, contact Utility Billing Department for additional information.
   
3. Mail Payment to:
  City of Marion, Utility Billing Department, 233 W. Center St., Marion, OH 43302
   
4. Pay In-Person
  Drop payment off at the Utility Billing Department located at City Hall.  Department Hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm and Friday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm.
   
5. Drop Box
  A locking drop box is located at the front of City Hall inside the double doors to your left as you are entering the building. Cash payments are not to be placed in the drop box.
   
6. Pay by Phone
  Credit and debit card payments are accepted over the phone.  However, all credit and debit card transactions will incur an additional $3.00 fee.

            

Presidents Day Holiday Closures for 2022 Announced
Posted: Tuesday, February 15, 2022 - 8:00am

Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing that many City of Marion departments will be closed on Monday, February 21, 2022 in observance of the Presidents Day holiday.  However, there are city departments that will be operating on a normal schedule.   Following is information regarding office and departmental schedules for Monday, February 21, 2022:

  • All offices in Marion City Hall will be closed.
  • Sanitation crews will collect garbage and recycling on Monday, February 21.  Residents with Monday sanitation collection are asked to have their trash and recycling at curbside by 7:00 a.m.
  • Marion Senior Center will be closed on Monday, February 21.  No senior transportation will be available that day with the exception of dialysis appointments.
  • Marion Area Transit will be observing normal hours of operation on Monday, February 21.

Essential services including fire, police, and airport will operate as usual. 

 

 

2021 City Tax Return Forms Now Available
Posted: Tuesday, February 8, 2022 - 12:29pm

City of Marion Tax Return Forms for 2021 tax filing are now available for download.  Click Here to be redirected to the Income Tax page.

 

 

City of Marion Annual Report for 2021
Posted: Tuesday, January 25, 2022 - 9:03am

The City of Marion's Annual Report for 2021 is now available to view by clicking here.  

Through this report, the Administration for the City of Marion strives to provide insight into accomplishments, activities, progress, and challenges that  occurred for our city departments during the previous calendar year (January 2021 – December 2021). 

 

 

Departmental Closures Announced Ahead of Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
Posted: Monday, January 10, 2022 - 4:49pm

Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing that all offices in Marion City Hall will be closed on Monday, January 17, 2022 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. 

The following departments for the City of Marion will operate as noted below on Monday, January 17, 2022:

  • Sanitation crews will collect garbage and recycling on Monday, January 17.  Residents who normally have refuse collected on Monday are requested to have their collections at curbside by 7:00 a.m. 
  • Marion Area Transit will be open with bus service available on Monday, January 17, 2022.
  • Marion Senior Center will be open with transportation available on Monday, January 17.

Essential services including fire, police, and airport will operate as usual. 

 

 

City of Marion's Year End Holiday Schedule Announced
Posted: Wednesday, December 15, 2021 - 3:18pm

Mayor Schertzer is announcing closures and modifications in operational schedules for City of Marion departments for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.  It is important to note that as a result of Christmas Day and New Year’s Day falling on a Saturday this year, the federally observed holiday will occur on the Friday December 24, 2021 and Friday, December 31, 2021.   

  • All  offices  in  City  Hall  will  be  closed  on  Friday,  December  24,  2021  and  Friday, December 31, 2021.  
NOTE:  Due to City Hall offices being closed on each Friday, offices in City Hall will be observing their early closure day on Thursday, December 23 and Thursday, December 30.  Notable early closures include the Municipal Court and Utility Billing offices closing at 2:00 pm.   It is important to note that schedules are subject to change; therefore, residents are highly encouraged to call ahead to ensure the office relevant to their needs will be open.
  • Sanitation collection will not take place on Friday, December 24 or Friday, December 31.  Residents with Friday sanitation service are asked to have their collections at curbside by 7:00 am on Monday, December 27 and Monday, January 3.  Crews will collect both Friday and Monday’s refuse on each Monday.  Sanitation crews will also begin collecting live Christmas trees on Monday, December 27 and continue tree collection through the month of January.  Live Christmas trees should be placed at curbside on the resident’s trash collection day.  The tree should NOT be wrapped in plastic and ALL lights and decorations must be removed.
     
  • Buses for Marion Area Transit will operate on a shortened schedule on Thursday, December 23, with the last drop-off scheduled for 2:30 pm.  Bus Service will NOT be in operation on Friday, December 24, 2021 or on Friday, December 31, 2021.
     
  • The Marion Senior Center will be closed on Friday, December 24, 2021 and Friday, December 31, 2021.  Senior Transportation will not be available on either day, with the exception of dialysis appointments.

Necessary services including police, fire, and airport will operate as usual.

 

 

2021 Yard Waste Collection Set to End Week of December 6
Posted: Friday, November 19, 2021 - 8:14am

Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing that the final week for curbside yard waste collection for the 2021 season is scheduled for the week of December 6-10.     The Mayor also reminds residents that this will also be the last final week for leaf pick-up as well.

Yard waste collection service is curtailed during the winter to allow employees to fulfill other duties during these months.  Residents may continue to take yard waste materials, free of charge, to Outdoor Resource Supply, located at 560 Barks Rd. W.  Requirements for yard waste drop off are:

  1. Must stop at office or other designated location (verification of City residency may be required - i.e. license, utility bill, etc.)
  2. Items being dropped off must be weighed by Outdoor Resource Supply employee before materials are discarded.
  3. Residents using plastic bags are required to remove waste from bags and then discard of plastic bags properly.  Biodegradable paper bags are available at most local retail stores.

Call Outdoor Resource Supply at 740-914-8227 for hours of operation or for additional information on their acceptance program. 

 

 

Announcement of Thanksgiving Holiday Closures
Posted: Thursday, November 18, 2021 - 8:07am

Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing upcoming closures that will affect services over the Thanksgiving holiday for City of Marion residents.  The following closures and modifications in operational schedules are being announced for various city departments:

  • All offices in City Hall will be closed on Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26, 2021.
PLEASE NOTE:  As a result of City Hall offices being closed on Thursday and Friday, offices in City Hall will be observing their weekly early closure day on Wednesday, November 24.  Notable early closures include the Municipal Court office closing at 12:00 pm and the Utility Billing office closing at 2:00 pm.
  • The Sanitation and Streets Department will not collect trash, recycling, yard waste, or leaves on Thursday, November 25, 2021.  Services by these crews will resume on Friday, November 26 with the Sanitation Department collecting refuse, recycling, and yard waste for both Thursday and Friday on this day.  Therefore, residents who normally have Thursday sanitation and recycling service are asked to have their collections at curbside by 7:00 a.m. on Friday.  Leaf collection will also resume on Friday.
  • Marion Area Transit will be closed and have no bus service available on Thursday, November 25 or Friday, November 26.  Bus service will resume normal hours of operation on Monday, November 29, 2021.
  • The Marion Senior Center will be closed on Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26, 2021.  Senior Transportation will not be available on either day, with the exception of dialysis appointments.

Necessary services including fire, police, and airport will operate as usual.

 

 

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