News from the City of Marion

City Closures and Service Information for Veterans Day
Posted: Friday, November 5, 2021 - 7:44am

Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing that some City departments will be closed on Thursday, November 11, 2021 in observance of the Veterans Day holiday, while other departments will operate on their regular schedule for the day.  The following departments will operate as noted below:

  • All offices in City Hall will be closed.
  • Sanitation crews will collect garbage, recycling and yard waste on November 11.  It is requested that customers with Thursday sanitation service have their collections at curbside by 7:00 am.
  • Marion Area Transit will be open with buses in operating normal business hours on Thursday, November 11.
  • Marion Senior Center will be open to members from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm on Thursday, November 11 with senior transportation available from 8:00 am – 3:30 pm.

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

 

City residents are also reminded that yard waste and fall leaf pick-up will continue through Friday, December 10, 2021.  The options available for disposal of leaves are as follows:

1)  Leaves may be raked to the tree lawn area to be vacuumed (Residents are reminded that leaves are NOT to be raked into the street or parking lane);

2)  Leaves may be placed in biodegradable paper bags (limit 3 per week) for City sanitation workers to pick up; or

3)  Leaves may be taken to the free drop off location at 560 Barks Rd. W. in biodegradable paper-bags.  Proof of City residency may be required.

 

 

Public Meeting to Discuss Marion Downtown Historic District Nomination
Posted: Wednesday, October 20, 2021 - 4:53pm

The State Historic Preservation Office will hold an in-person public meeting on at the Harding Centre (267 W. Center St.) on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 3:00 pm to discuss the nomination of the Marion Downtown Historic District.  Comments from property owners and public officials regarding the proposed historic district, which is part of the submission, will be received during this public meeting. 

The Marion Downtown Historic District is roughly bounded by Center Street to the north, Pleasant Street on the south, Vine Street on the east, and Orchard St. to the west.  CLICK HERE to see a map that shows the approximate area of the district.

 

 

2021 Leaf Collection Dates Announced
Posted: Thursday, October 7, 2021 - 11:49am

Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing that leaf collection for city residents will begin on Monday, October 25 and continue through Friday, December 10, 2021.  The three options for disposal of leaves by city residents are:
 

1.  Place leaves in the tree lawn area to be vacuumed.
 
  A vacuum-type collector will collect leaves raked to the tree lawn area, with each street having leaves collected during the leaf pick-up season.
 
  NOTE:  Leaves are NOT to be raked into city streets and/or parking lanes.  Doing so may cause catch basins and drains to become blocked and prevent water from properly draining into the city's storm sewer system during rain events in the fall seaon.
     
2. Place leaves in biodegradable paper bags for City pick up, which will follow yard waste pick-up limits of 3 bags per week.
 
  Residents wishing to bag leaves may do so by placing them in clearly marked biodegradable paper bags sold at local retail stores.  The filled bags should be placed at curbside for pick-up.  The City will continue to follow its yard waste limits of collecting 3 bags and 3 bundles per residence each week.
   
3. Take biodegradable paper bagged leaves to 560 Barks Rd. W.
 
  Outdoor Resource Supply (560 Barks Rd. W.) is the location of the City’s free drop off site.  This location will be open to city residents free of charge.  Residents may call 740-223-7275 to obtain hours of operation for Outdoor Resource Supply.  Requirements for drop off are:
     
  a.  Must stop at office or other designated location where verification of City residency (i.e. license, utility bill, etc.) may be required.
  b. Items being dropped off must be weighed by an Outdoor Resource Supply employee before materials are discarded.
     
  PLEASE NOTE:  If non-biodegradable bags are used for collection, leaves must be emptied during drop-off.
 

For additional information, contact the Sanitation/Streets Department at 740-382-1479.

 

 

Trick-or-Treat Scheduled for Saturday, October 30
Posted: Wednesday, September 22, 2021 - 8:23am

Trick-or-Treat in the City of Marion will be held from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm on Saturday, October 30.

In accordance with legislation passed by Marion City Council in 1999, as a result of Halloween (October 31) falling on Sunday this year, the annual "Trick-or-Treat" night in the City of Marion will be observed on Saturday, October 30 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. 
 

Legislation reads:  The municipality shall observe the historic tradition of "Trick or Treat Night" on October 31 of each year, between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., unless that day falls on a Sunday in which event, the tradition shall be observed on the previous Saturday.

 

While “Trick-or-Treat” is an annual tradition, with COVID-19 still affecting our community, parents/guardians are encouraged to exercise their own judgment on whether they allow children to participate.

Suggestions and Tips for 2021:

  • Practice Social Distancing;
  • Wear a face covering;
  • It is suggested that individuals trick-or-treat with family members only (do not carpool with other neighbors or go out in large groups of friends);
  • It is suggested that adults hand candy to each child rather than allowing children to grab candy from a bowl or a pile which reduces the number of hands touching the remaining candy and potentially spreading the virus;
  • Everyone in the household should monitor for symptoms leading up to trick-or-treat night.  If someone in the household is sick or may have had contact with a positive COVID-19 case, stay home and/or do not give out candy. 

 

Inclement weather:  In the event of inclement weather, the date that is set (by City ordinance) will not change. Parents/guardians are encouraged to exercise their own judgment on whether they allow children to participate.

 

 

Free Tire Drop Off Event for City Residents Announced
Posted: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 - 7:46am

Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing that the Love Our Neighborhoods team will be hosting a FREE Tire Collection event on Saturday, October 16, 2021 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm at Sawyer Ludwig Park (1313 White Oaks Road).

This FREE tire collection is for City residents only and has the following requirements:

  1. Individuals must show proof of City residency (i.e. driver’s license or utility bill).
  2. There will be a limit of 10 tires per household.
  3. Large tires (tractor or semi) will NOT be accepted.
  4. This event is for tires from residential locations only.  Tires from commercial dealers or businesses will not be accepted.

For more information, call 740-387-2248 or email sthrapp@marionohio.org.

 

Funding for this project is provided through the City of Marion and Marion Public Health.

 

 

Street Closures for 2021 Marion Popcorn Festival Announced
Posted: Thursday, September 2, 2021 - 9:42am

The City of Marion is announcing that detours in the downtown Marion area will get underway at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, September 7 to accommodate activities for the upcoming Marion Popcorn Festival, being held September 9-11.  Streets will remain closed until the festival’s conclusion at midnight on Saturday and may remain closed into the early hours of Sunday morning for festival clean-up.  Detours during the festival will occur for the following streets:

  • Center St. between State St. and Campbell St.
  • Church St. between Main St. and Prospect St.
  • Main St. between Huber St. and Church St.
  • Prospect St. between George St. and Church St.
  • Oak St. between Huber St. and Center St.

In preparation for and during the Popcorn Parade, the closure of several area streets will occur on Thursday, September 9.  The following streets will close beginning at approximately 5:00 pm and remain closed until parade units have cleared the street:

  • Forest Lawn Blvd. (E. Center St. to Mt. Vernon Ave.)
  • Chicago Ave. (E. Center St. to Wilson Ave.)
  • Johnson St. (E. Center St. to Wilson Ave.)
  • Boone Ave. (E. Center St. to Wilson Ave.)
  • Pennsylvania Ave. (E. Center St. to E. Church St.)
  • Kenmore Ave. (E. Center St. to E. Church St.)

      The following streets will be closed until the conclusion of the parade:

  • E. Center St. from Merchant St. to State St. (closing at approximately 5:00 pm.)
  • S. State St. from Center St. to Columbia St.
  • S. Vine St. from Center St. to Church St./Mt. Vernon Ave.
  • E. Church St. from State St. to Vine St.
  • S. High St. from Center St. to Church St.

Due to the various street closures taking place in preparation for the Popcorn Festival Parade on Thursday, September 9, Marion Area Transit will be making final pick-ups at 2:00 pm, with final drop offs scheduled for 2:30 pm.  Normal operating hours will resume on Friday, September 10.

 

 

Labor Day Closures Announced
Posted: Tuesday, August 31, 2021 - 8:01am

Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing the following closures for the City of Marion on Monday, September 6, 2021 in observance of the Labor Day holiday:

  • All offices in City Hall will be closed.
  • Sanitation crews will not work on Monday, September 6.  Residents that normally have Monday sanitation service are asked to have their collections at curbside by 7:00 am on Tuesday, September 7.  Sanitation crews will collect both Monday and Tuesday’s refuse on Tuesday, with the possibility that some of Tuesday’s collection could extend into Wednesday.
  • Marion Area Transit buses will not operate on Monday, September 6.  Normal bus service will resume on Tuesday, September 7.
  • Marion Senior Center will be closed on Monday, September 6.  No senior transportation will be available that day with the exception of dialysis appointments. 

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

 

 

DKMM 2021 Special Collection Event Coming July 17
Posted: Friday, July 9, 2021 - 9:01am

Special Collection Events for the Delaware-Knox-Marion-Morrow Solid Waste Distict will be held in Marion County during 2021.   The event is open to residents of Delaware, Knox, Marion, and Morrow.  The location for the special collection will be at the Marion  County Fairgrounds, 220 E. Fairground St., Marion, OH 43302

CLICK HERE to view additional details for the collections.

 

 

Closures for Independence Day Holiday Announced
Posted: Monday, June 28, 2021 - 10:11am

Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing that as a result of the Independence Day holiday falling on Sunday, July 4, 2021, the federal observation of the holiday occurs on Monday, July 5, 2021.  Therefore, the following closures for the City of Marion will take place on Monday, July 5:

  • City Hall

All offices in City Hall will be closed on Monday, July 5, 2021.
  • Sanitation

Sanitation crews will NOT collect refuse, recycling, or yard waste on Monday, July 5.   Residents who normally have sanitation service on Monday are asked to have their collections at curbside no later than 7:00 am on Tuesday, July 6.  Crews are scheduled to collect both Monday and Tuesday’s refuse, recycling, and yard waste on Tuesday,    July 6, with the possibility that some of Tuesday’s collection could extend into Wednesday.
  • Transit

Buses for Marion Area Transit will  NOT be in operation on Monday, July 5.  Normal hours of operation will resume on Tuesday, July 6.
  • Senior Center          

Marion Senior Center will be closed on Monday, July 5.  No senior transportation will be available that day with the exception of dialysis appointments.  The Center will be re-opening on Tuesday, July 6 with limited hours of 10 am - 2 pm and withe safety protocols and guidelines in place as required by the Ohio Department of Health.

 

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

 

 

Memorial Day Closures for City Departments Announced
Posted: Monday, May 24, 2021 - 12:32pm

Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing that City Departments will be closed on Monday, May 31, 2021 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

-   Departments in City Hall will be closed on May 31, 2021.
   
- The Sanitation Department will not collect trash, recycling, or yard waste on Monday, May 31, 2021.  Residents who normally have sanitation services on Monday are asked to have their collections at curbside by 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 1.  Crews will be collecting refuse for both Monday and Tuesday throughout the day on Tuesday, June 1 with the possibility that part of Tuesday's collection could extend into Wednesday, June 2.
   
- Marion Area Transit will NOT operate on Monday, May 31, 2021.  Normal hours of operation for bus service will resume on Tuesday, June 1.
   
- Marion Senior Center continues to be closed as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.  Contact the Senior Center (740-387-6100) for transportation options that are available through the center. 

NOTE:  At this time, plans continue to progress for the re-opening of the Marion Senior Center on Tuesday, July 6.  The Center will be re-opened with safety protocols and guidelines in place as required by the Ohio Department of Health.

 

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

 

 

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