Marion Now - Moving Our Community Forward

Marion's Chief of Police, Bill Collins, joined the podcast to talk about the surge of violent crime in Marion. The Chief talked about the shootings from the past months, who is involved in them, what is at the root of them and how we as a community can help the Police to curb these violent crimes in our neighborhood.

David Bacon, from Roth Bacon Moon Attorneys, llc, joined the podcast to discuss Estate Planning. David answers questions from who needs an estate plan, to how it's put together and how much it costs. Check it out...

Adrienne Geary, Program Coordinator for NAMI of Marion and Crawford Counties joined the podcast with Brad DeCamp from Crawford-Marion ADAMH Board to talk about what NAMI is, why we have a chapter in our area and how the ADAMH Board supports their efforts.

Marion Public Health Commissioner Traci Kinsler joined the podcast to give us an update on the COVID situation in Marion. She talked about our Red county status and how were doing this week. She also addressed what she talked to the school administrators about just a few days ago and the mush talked about "10 PM Last Call" mandate and how it's being enforced. Traci also talked about the Rapid Resu...

Marion County Naturalist James Anderson stops by to talk about Eastern Screech Owls and gives updates on the Tallgrass Trail.

Marion Public Health Commissioner Traci Kinsler joined the podcast to discuss the COVID situation in Marion County. Today she talked about how we are approaching being a Red County and what that means. She also talked about facial coverings and how they enforce those mandates. MPH has a new website design coming that will include even more information and reports for all of us to look at for infor...

MARCA CEO Michelle Horsley joined the podcast to talk about MARCA's new look, their United Way partnership and a new service called STEP.

Marion Mayor Scott Schertzer joined the podcast to discuss street resurfacing, a community clean-up, sewer projects, fan giveaway for our senior citizens, a community food and produce program and other things of interest to any Marion city resident.

Marion County Junior Fair is July 18-24, 2020. There are so many changes, but young people raising animals and learning leadership hasn't changed. OSU Extension Educator Margo Long, joined the podcast few of her ag students who are showing to talk about the fair.

Marion Technical College Commencement program from July 10, 2020 at 4:00 PM.

Marion Public Health Commissioner Traci Kinsler joined us with an update on the COVID situation in Marion. She talked about if we will see a Mask Mandate here, what's going on with the schools opening and how we can get out but still stay safe.

Mayor Scott Schertzer joined the podcast to talk about how things are going in the city of Marion. He addressed what's open and what is not, he talked about the streets and sewer projects planned, he addressed the staffing on the Police and Fire Departments and even talked about some summer events that may or may not be happening and where you can get information about them.

Environmental Health Director Tyler Pigman and Madison Aldrich from Marion Public Health joined us for an update on COVID in Marion. Madison talked about swimming pools and what you need to know and do if you're going to have your own pool this summer. Tyler talked about being back open and inspections back to full capacity, plus the latest on the COVID situation in Marion

Marion County Fair board President Keith Seckel announced that the Fireworks Are On! July 4th at 10 PM the fireworks will be shot off from the Marion Fairgrounds to any and all on-lookers in their cars or outside their homes. Even though the fairgrounds will be closed to the public, anyone can find a place to park in the neighborhood to watch the display on July 4th and follow along on the radio b...

Marion City Police Lt. BJ Gruber joined the podcast to talk about some important issues that are being addressed around our country and in the city of Marion. Lt. Gruber talked about the recent rallies and protests, and the conversations that are going on in our community to make us better. He also spoke about how the MPD is hiring more officers and how to apply.

David Bacon with Roth Bacon Moon Attorneys talks about the basics to consider when planning an estate.

MARCA CEO Michelle Horsley joined us to talk about how exciting it is to have the MARA Employees back from the shutdown. She talked about the shredding business and what the employees learn in that industry and how you can have your shredding done, too. PLUS she addressed the opening of new sites in the coming months. www. MARCAIndustries.org

April Smith from the Marion Area Counselling Center joined the podcast to tell us about the Signs of Suicide (SOS) program that is going on in our schools. She talked about how the program works and why it's been successful. April also teaches us the warning signs of suicide and what to do if we see those warning signs in someone we care about. Brad DeCamp from the ADAM-H Board also talked about w...

Marion Public Health Commissioner Traci Kinsler joined the podcast to give us a COVID-19 update for our county. She talked about the numbers, which are showing a plateau, she discussed the situation at our prisons and nursing homes. We also talked about some messages we've been hearing and whether or not those are scientifically correct, or rumors or just idle chat. Check it out.

In an effort to help small local businesses, Marion City Council passed a resolution declaring Saturday, June 20, the first annual Marion Small Business Appreciation Day. Marion 1st Ward Council Member Kai Meade created the “Marion Small Business Appreciation Day” resolution that passed city council unanimously. This resolution creates an annual small business appreciation day in Marion on June 20...

The Marion Public Library is updating their curbside hours and soon will be open to the public! Diane Watson joined the podcast to talk about the changes and requirements to access your library with your family. www. MarionLibrary.org

Broadcast of the 2020 Pleasant High School Graduation

Broadcast of the 2020 River Valley High School Graduation

Theresa Lubke, Executive Director of the Marion Family YMCA, talks about the re-opening of the Wellness Center on June 1st and what the Summer Day Camps will look like.

Tyler Pigman and Van Creasap, from Marion Public Health, joined the podcast to update us on how things are progressing as restaurants open up, how food inspections are going and the ins-and-outs of COVID-19 contact tracing.