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Welcome to the official website of the City of Marion, Ohio.  The purpose of this website is to provide information about our city government, departments, services, and activities.  Whether you are a resident, business owner or visitor, we invite you to explore and access the resources throughout our web pages.

The Marion, Ohio community is rich in heritage and history, including the Home and Memorial Tomb of 29th U.S. President Warren G. Harding and his wife Florence. We invite you to stop and experience our history, attractions, culture, food and more.

Latest News from the City of Marion

City Services Curtailed for Thanksgiving Holiday
Thu, 11/21/2024 - 9:30am

Mayor Bill Collins is announcing upcoming closures that will affect services for City of Marion residents over the Thanksgiving holiday.  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 28 and Friday, November 29, 2024.

    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 27.  Notable early closures include the Municipal Court office 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 28, 2024.  Services by these crews will resume on Friday, November 29 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 28 or Friday, November 29.  Bus service will resume normal hours of operation on Monday, December 2, 2024.
     
  • Marion Senior Center will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29, 2024.  No Senior transportation will be available on Thursday or Friday, with the exception of dialysis appointments on Friday only.

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

 

Veterans Day Closures Announced for City of Marion Departments
Tue, 11/05/2024 - 10:11am

Mayor Bill Collins is announcing that some City departments will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024 in observance of the Veterans Day holiday, while other departments will operate on their regular schedule for the day.  A schedule for notable departments follows.

The following departments will operate as noted below on Monday, November 11:

  • 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 Monday sanitation service have their collections at curbside by 7:00 am.
  • Marion Area Transit will be open with buses operating normal business hours on Monday, November 11.
  • Marion Senior Center will be open on Monday, November 11 with Senior Transportation available from 8:00 am - 3:30 pm.  The Center will also host a special "Veterans Day Celebration" beginning at 12:00 pm with a free lunch for all local veterans followed by a ceremony recognizing and honoring veterans in attendance.  The public is welcome with non-veteran guests being able to purchase lunch tickets at the door for $4.00.  Contact the Senior Center at 740-387-6100 for additional information.

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 6, 2024.  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.

 

Trick-or-Treat Hours for City of Marion Announced
Wed, 10/16/2024 - 7:59am

Trick-or-Treat in the City of Marion will be held from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm on Thursday, October 31, 2024.

In 1999, Marion City Council passed legislation which set "Trick-or-Treat" night within the City of Marion for 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 must be held as noted above. 

 

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.

 

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Railroad-Related Issues

Trouble with trains? Click here for a resource guide on making reports and/or complaints regarding railroads to the appropriate, responsible agencies.

 

High Grass & Weeds Complaints

Vegetation over six-inches (6”) in height on private property within the City of Marion is considered a violation of City ordinance. Click here for more details or to report a high grass and weed violation.

 

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City employees and Marion residents working together to revitalize our community by focusing on neighborhood improvement.

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