Marion County Now

MARION, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW)—Aqua Ohio is set to embark on a significant infrastructure project to replace more than a mile of water main along East Church Street and Sargent Street in Marion. The initiative comes as part of a broader effort to modernize the aging water distribution system. The project, which entails replacing 6,565 linear feet of water main, targets pipes that were originally installed in 1910.

MARION, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW)-North Central Ohio Media Group was at the Marion/Delaware Business Chamber Expo at the Barn at All Occasions in Waldo.

MARION, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW)—The importance of small businesses to the economy cannot be overstated. Though national chains often garner publicity, local businesses are equally, if not exceedingly, worthy of attention. What defines a small business as “small” varies significantly, but these businesses are generally privately owned and generate far less revenue than big corporations.

MARION, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW) — The Marion Police Department is requesting the community’s assistance in locating an 11-year-old runaway, Luekai Aldridge. Luekai was reported missing from his home on Windsor Street early yesterday but was later seen in the downtown area that afternoon. Authorities have received information suggesting that Luekai may be in the vicinity of Pearl Street, possibly staying with another juvenile.

By Marion County Now August 6, 2024 10:50 am MARION COUNTY, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW)—Information is published as it is provided by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. The publication of an individual’s mugshot is a factor of charges brought against the individual and is not an indicator of innocence or guilt.

MARION, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW)—Sunny skies will start the work week, with a chance of rain on Tuesday and Wednesday, then turning sunny again for Thursday and Friday. Highs will be in the 70s and 80s. Here is your Work Week Weather: Today-Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Light and variable wind. Tonight-Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Tuesday-A slight chance of showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.

MARION, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW)—The Friends of Marion Victims Assistance Program will host a special fundraising event on June 29th. This event aims to raise funds for the construction of a Memorial Garden that will honor homicide victims in Marion County. The event will feature a variety of activities including a cornhole tournament, a 50/50 raffle, and live entertainment from 7 PM to 10 PM. Shovel City Drinkery has generously provided their venue for this important cause.

MARION, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW) — The Marion Police Department is actively searching for 17-year-old Maria Lucio, who ran away from home on March 10, 2024, at approximately 1:30 am. Maria was last seen wearing a tie-dye sweatshirt, blue jeans, and carrying a Bailey Zimmerman blanket. Authorities believe that she is still in the Marion area. The Marion Police Department is urging anyone with information regarding Maria’s whereabouts to come forward.

MARION, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW) — In a significant operation on February 26, 2024, the MARMET Drug Task Force, in collaboration with the Marion City Police Department and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, executed a search warrant at a residence dangerously close to Garfield Elementary School. The search warrant, granted by Marion Municipal Court Judge Teresa Ballinger, was carried out at 537 Swiss Dr in Marion, Ohio, a location within 600 feet of the school.