City of Marion

City Hall will be closed on Monday, January 18, 2016 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.  However, some City departments will operate on a regular or modified schedule for the day.  The following departments will operate as listed below:

• Sanitation crews will collect garbage and recycling on Monday, January 18.  Customers 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, January 18.  Normal bus service will resume on Tuesday, January 19.

• The Marion Senior Center will be closed on Monday, January 18.  All programs, activities, and transportation will resume on Tuesday, January 19.

Essential services including fire and police will operate as usual. 

Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing the following closings and adjusted hours for City Offices during the weeks of December 21 and December 28: 

City Hall - Many departments in City Hall will be utilizing vacation time over the holiday period of December 24 - 25 and December 31 - January 1.  Therefore, residents are highly encouraged to call and ensure the office relevant to their needs will be open.  All offices will be closed on December 25 and January 1.  Click here for a complete list of business hours for each department  in City Hall for the weeks of December 21 and December 28.

Sanitation - Sanitation collection will not take place on December 25 or January 1.  Residents with Friday sanitation service are asked to have their collections at curbside by 7:00 am on Monday, December 28 and Monday, January 4.  Crews will collect both Friday and Monday’s refuse on each Monday.  Sanitation crews will also begin collecting live Christmas trees on Monday, December 28 and continue tree collection through the month of January.  Live Christmas trees should be placed at curbside on the resident’s trash collection day. All lights and decorations should be removed from the tree and the tree should NOT be wrapped in plastic, as City crews will chip the trees at curbside.

Marion Area Transit - Marion Area Transit will close at 1:00 pm on Thursday, December 24 and will remain closed through Friday, December 25.  On Thursday, December 31, Marion Area Transit will observe normal operating hours and will then be closed on Friday, January 1.

Senior Center - The Marion Senior Center will be closed on December 24 - 25, as well as December 31 - January 1.

Necessary services including police and fire will operate as usual.

As a reminder, the final week for the City of Marion's 2015 curbside yard waste and leaf collection is December 7-11.  

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.

   As a note, residents should NOT rake leaves into the street in order to keep from blocking catch basins and drains, so water can drain properly into the city’s storm sewer system.
    

2. Place leaves in biodegradable paper bags for City pick up, which will follow yard waste limits of a pick-up 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 per week.
    

3. Take biodegradable paper bagged leaves to 560 Barks Rd. W.

   Park Enterprise Construction located at 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 223-7275 for Park Enterprise hours of operation.  Proof of city residency may be required.  PLEASE NOTE:  If non-biodegradable bags are used, leaves must be emptied from the bag at site.

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

The City of Marion will hold a Holiday Sale for Family Memberships to the Lincoln Park Aquatics Center.  This sale will be held from Monday, November 30 through Thursday, December 3, 2015.  During this Holiday Sale, the cost of the Family Membership will be $199, and may include up to 8 people on the membership.  The discounted memberships may be purchased at the Safety Directors office on the 3rd floor of City Hall from 7:30 am – 5:00 pm or at the Marion Municipal Airport (1530 Pole Lane Rd.) from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.  Checks, cash, and Visa or MasterCard are accepted forms of payment.

Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing that all City departments will be closed on Thursday, November 26, 2015 for the Thanksgiving holiday.  Offices in City Hall will also be closed on Friday, November 27, 2015.

PLEASE NOTE:  As a result of offices in City Hall being closed on Thursday and Friday, the weekly early closure day for the City Hall building will be observed on Wednesday, November 25.  Therefore, most offices in City Hall will be observing their Friday business hours on Wednesday, November 25, with notable early closures being the Municipal Court and Utility Billing offices closing at 2:00 p.m.

• The Sanitation and Streets Department will not collect trash, recycling, yard waste, or leaves on Thursday, November 26, 2015.  Refuse collection will resume on Friday, November 27 with crews collecting both Thursday and Friday’s refuse.  Residents who normally have Thursday sanitation service are asked to have their refuse at curbside by 7:00 a.m. on Friday.  Leaf collection will also resume on Friday.  Residents may rake leaves to the tree lawn area to be vacuumed; place the leaves in biodegradable paper bags for City pickup; or take biodegradable paper bagged leaves to the free drop off site at 560 Barks Rd. W. (Park Enterprise Construction).  There is no charge for the leaf drop off; however, proof of City residency may be required.
   
• Marion Area Transit will be closed and have no bus service available on Thursday, November 26 or Friday, November 27.  Normal bus service will resume on Monday, November 30, 2015.
   
• Marion Senior Center will be closed on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27.  The Senior Center will re-open for regular business on Monday, November 30, 2015.

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

Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing that offices in City Hall will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 in observance of Veteran’s Day. 

The following city departments will operate as noted:

• Sanitation crews will collect garbage and recycling.  Customers normally having refuse collected on Tuesday are requested to have their collections at curbside by 7:00 am. 

• The Marion Senior Center will be open normal operating hours on November 11.  On this day, the Center will be honoring and providing a complimentary lunch for all local Veterans.  The luncheon which is being hosted at the Marion Senior Center, 2375 Harding Highway E., and will be served at noon.  In addition to the complimentary lunch, for all veterans, a special memento of the occasion will be provided.  Dinner tickets are $3 for non-veterans.  The public is welcome!  Contact the Center at (740) 387-6100 for more information or to RSVP.

• Marion Area Transit will be open for operation on November 11.

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

The Mayor would also like to remind residents of the options available for disposal of leaves:

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);

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

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

Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing that leaf collection for city residents will begin Monday, October 19 and continue through Friday, December 11, 2015.  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.

   As a note, residents should NOT rake leaves into the street in order to keep from blocking catch basins and drains, so water can drain properly into the city’s storm sewer system.
    

2. Place leaves in biodegradable paper bags for City pick up, which will follow yard waste limits of a pick-up 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 per week.
    

3. Take biodegradable paper bagged leaves to 560 Barks Rd. W.

   Park Enterprise Construction located at 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 223-7275 for Park Enterprise hours of operation.  Proof of city residency may be required.  PLEASE NOTE:  If non-biodegradable bags are used, leaves must be emptied from the bag at site.

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

The Marion Land Bank will be holding a sale for five parcels of property and three structures on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. in the lobby of City Hall.  Details regarding the sale can be found by selecting the following link to the Legal Notices page of the City's website .

10/20/2015 Land Bank Sale Information

Memberships for the 2016 season at Lincoln Park Aquatcis Center are currently on sale through the Safety Directors Office, located on the 3rd floor of Marion City Hall.

A 10% discount on the membership prices shown below will be offered through Tuesday, November 24, 2015.

Checks, cash, Visa^®, or Mastercard^® are accepted forms of payment.  For additional information on memberships, call 740-387-5865.

Trick-or-Treat for the City of Marion will be held from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm on Saturday, October 31.
 

In 1999, Marion City Council passed legislation which set "Trick-or-Treat" night for the City of Marion to occur on October 31 of each year between the hours of  5:30 pm and 7:30 pm, unless October 31 falls on a Sunday.  If October 31 falls on a Sunday, "Trick-or-Treat" night will be observed on the preceding Saturday.  As a result of the passage of this Ordinance, the date for Trick-or-Treat cannot be moved unless legislation is presented before full City Council.
 

Halloween Safety Tips:

• Trick-or-Treat in a group or with an adult.
• Accept treats only in doorways.  Never go into a house.
• Visit homes that have the porch light on.
• Carry a flashlight.
• Walk, don't run, and stay on sidewalks.
• Look both ways before crossing streets and only cross the street at corners.
• Wear reflective clothing.
• Be sure your costume is not too long ... you don't want to trip or fall.
• Shoes should fit comfortably (even if they don't match your costume).
• Carry only flexible swords, knives, and props.
• Consider using "face paint" instead of a mask.  If you wear a mask, be sure you can see out of it clearly.
• Be sure your parents always know where you are going to trick-or-treat and stay in familiary neighborhoods.
• Do not ride a bicycle.  Your costume might get tangled in the wheels.
• Keep away from candles and open fires.
• Be cautious of animals.
• Let parents check your treats before you eat them.
• Never eat unwrapped candy, opened candy, or fruit given to you on Halloween.