News from the City of Marion

Street Closures for Marion Popcorn Festival Announced
Posted: Thursday, September 1, 2022 - 7:09am

The City of Marion is announcing that detours in the downtown Marion area will get underway at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, September 6 to accommodate activities for the upcoming Marion Popcorn Festival, being held September 8-10.  Streets will remain closed until the festival’s conclusion on Saturday and may remain closed into the early hours of Sunday, September 11 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 8.  The following streets will closed in the section noted beginning at approximately 5:00 pm and remain closed until parade units have cleared the street:

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

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

  • East 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.
  • S. Greenwood St. between Center St. and Mt. Vernon Ave.

Due to the various street closures that will take place in preparation of the Popcorn Festival Parade, Marion Area Transit will be making final pick-ups at 2:00 pm, with final drop offs scheduled for 2:30 pm on Thursday, September 8.  Normal operating hours will resume on Friday, September 9.

 

 

Labor Day Closures Announced
Posted: Thursday, September 1, 2022 - 7:03am

Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing the following closures for the City of Marion offices and departments on Monday, September 5, 2022 in observance of the Labor Day holiday:

  • All offices in City Hall will be closed.
  • Sanitation crews will not work on Monday, September 5.  Residents that normally have Monday sanitation service are asked to have their collections at curbside by 7:00 am on Tuesday, September 6.  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 5.  Normal bus service will resume on Tuesday, September 6.
  • Marion Senior Center will be closed on Monday, September 5.  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.

 

 

INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY CLOSURES ANNOUNCED
Posted: Monday, June 27, 2022 - 1:43pm

Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing the following closures for the City of Marion on Monday, July 4, 2022 in observance of the Independence Day holiday:

  • City Hall

All offices in City Hall will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2022.
  • Sanitation

Sanitation crews will NOT collect refuse, recycling, or yard waste on Monday, July 4.   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 5.  Crews are scheduled to collect both Monday and Tuesday’s refuse, recycling, and yard waste on Tuesday, July 5, 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 4.  Normal hours of operation will resume on Tuesday, July 5.
  • Senior Center          

Marion Senior Center will be closed on Monday, July 4.  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.

 

 

STORM DEBRIS CLEAN-UP UNDERWAY
Posted: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 - 12:03pm

The City of Marion will be collecting natural storm debris, which includes fallen tree limbs, brush and branches that resulted from the storms that moved through our area during the early morning hours on June 14 and left damage across the city.  

The city will provide this one-time collection over the next several days that will assist residents looking to clear their properties of storm debris.

Crews will be chipping the storm debris at curbside during this collection.  Therefore, residents are being asked to set tree limbs, brush and branches in the tree lawn area of their property.  For the safety of the motoring and walking public, debris should NOT be placed in the street or block the sidewalk.

Property owners not wanting to wait for curbside collection service can drop off storm debris to Outdoor Resource Supply (560 Barks Rd. W.)

Tips for curbside collection of storm debris:

  • Place fallen trees, branches and brush in the tree lawn area of your property near the street. Do not let it block or overhang the curb or sidewalk. The height should not impact vehicle sightlines.
  • Cut branches and trees into manageable pieces.
  • Do not place any storm debris on the road.
  • Only set out natural storm debris. No root balls or stumps. No garbage or construction waste.

 

DEPARTMENTAL CLOSURES ANNOUNCED AHEAD OF JUNETEENTH DAY OBSERVANCE
Posted: Monday, June 13, 2022 - 8:15am

Offices in Marion City Hall will be closed on Monday, June 20, 2022 in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day (“Juneteenth”).  Legislation established “Juneteenth” as a federal holiday in June 2021; therefore, many of the City’s departments will be observing this day beginning in 2022.  Due to the holiday falling on Sunday, June 19, the federally observed holiday will occur on Monday, June 20.

The following departments for the City of Marion will operate as noted below on Monday, June 20, 2022:

  • Sanitation crews will collect garbage and recycling on Monday, June 20.  Residents who normally have refuse collected on Monday are requested to have their collections at curbside by 7:00 a.m. 
  • Buses for Marion Area Transit will NOT be in operation on Monday, June 20.  Normal hours of operation will resume on Tuesday, June 21.
  • Marion Senior Center will be open with transportation available on Monday, June 20.

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

 

MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY CLOSURES ANNOUNCED
Posted: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 - 4:44pm

Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing that City Departments will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2022 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

  • Departments in City Hall will be closed on May 30, 2022.
  • The Sanitation department will not collect trash, recycling, or yard waste on Monday, May 30, 2022.  Residents who normally have sanitation service on Monday are asked to have their collections at curbside by 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 31.  Crews will collect refuse for both Monday and Tuesday throughout the day on Tuesday, May 31, with the possibility that part of Tuesday’s collection could extend into Wednesday, June 1.
  • Marion Area Transit will NOT operate on Monday, May 30, 2022.  Normal hours of operation for bus service will resume on Tuesday, May 31.
     
  • Marion Senior Center will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2022.  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.

 

OPENING DAY FOR AQUATICS CENTER SET FOR MAY 28th
Posted: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 - 12:52pm

Lincoln Park Aquatics Center will open for the 2022 season on Saturday, May 28th (weather permitting).
 

Hours for the 2022 season will be as follows:

Sunday & Monday   12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Tuesday & Wednesday         Closed
Thursday 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Friday & Saturday 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

 

Daily Admission Rates are:

Adults        $8.00
Children (4-17) $5.00
Seniors (55 and older) $4.00
Children 3 and under Free
 
Half Price Admission after 4:00 every day

 

Please visit the Parks & Aquatics Center Facebook page for the most up-to-date information on the status of the Aquatics Center.

 

UTILITY BILLING WINDOW CLOSED MAY 16 THROUGH MAY 18
Posted: Monday, May 16, 2022 - 10:43am

Public Works Director Jim Bischoff is announcing that the Utility Billing Department will be closed for in-person payments from Monday, May 16 through Wednesday, May 18 due to quarantine requirements as a result of employees being directly exposed to an individual with COVID-19.  This closure is being put in place to protect the remaining staff members of this department, as well as the public.   Online, dropbox, payments received via mail, and phone payments will be processed during this time.  The department will re-open for in-person payments on Thursday, May 19.

 

 

2022 LPAC Membership Sale set for May 2-20
Posted: Monday, May 2, 2022 - 7:57am

The Parks & Aquatics Center excited to officially announce that memberships will be offered for the Lincoln Park Aquatic Center for the upcoming season.  However, it is being announced in advance that as a result of the ongoing lifeguard shortage, at this time, it is expected that the Aquatic Center will be closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout the summer.

A MEMBERSHIP SALE will be held Monday, May 2 through 12:00 pm on Friday May 20.  During this sale period, all regular memberships are 10% off the full price and a family membership will cost $199 for up to 6 people, with the option of adding up to 2 additional people for $25 each.  For a full list of all membership types and prices, please visit the Parks Department’s RecDesk site (https://lpac.recdesk.com/Community/Membership).  If you have any questions, call the Parks Department at 740-387-5370.

Once the sale is over at noon on 5/20, prices will revert to full membership prices and will only be available for purchase at the aquatics center for the remainder of the season.

Memberships will be available for purchase during regular business hours at the following locations:

  • Parks Department Office - Marion Municipal Airport, 1530 Pole Lane Rd.
     
  • Safety Director's Office - City Hall, 3rd Floor

Accepted forms of payment include check, cash, Visa®, or Mastercard®.

 

Special Membership Sale Form

 

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.

 

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