The Ohio Department of Transportation reports that State Route 203 in Marion County remains closed between Prospect and State Route 4 due to high water. While the flood waters are expected to recede Thursday morning, ODOT says the road will likely not re-open until Friday. The delay is due to the time required to inspect […]
2012 Officially the Hottest on Record
January 9, 2013 by
A brutal combination of a widespread drought and a mostly absent winter pushed the average annual U.S. temperature last year up to 55.32 degrees Fahrenheit, the government announced Tuesday. That’s a full degree warmer than the old record set in 1998. Breaking temperature records by an entire degree is unprecedented, scientists say. Normally, records are […]
Emergency Officials Urge You to Resolve 2B Ready in 2013
December 31, 2012 by
2012 proved to be yet another active year for disasters – at least 34 tornadoes ripped through Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama on Christmas day; winter storms Draco and Euclid brought heavy snow and blizzard conditions in from the west; Hurricane/Superstorm Sandy destroyed the East Coast in October; and extreme droughts and wild fires scorched […]
Mayor Apologizes if Plows Blocked Driveways
December 28, 2012 by
Marion Mayor Scott Schertzer has apologized to people who had to deal with driveways being blocked with snow by City plows as they worked to clear the streets following the storm this week. Speaking at the Marion City Council meeting Thursday evening, Schertzer said even though he was sorry for the inconvenience, he isn’t sure […]
Level One Snow Advisory Cancelled
December 27, 2012 by
Marion County Sheriff Tim Bailey, at 4:00pm on Thursday, December 27, 2012, canceled the Level 1 Snow Advisory that was put into effect early Thursday morning. Sheriff Bailey stated main roads and highways are mostly clear but that some secondary roadways are still snow covered in places so caution should still be used when driving. […]
Mild Winter Leaves Motorists Out of Practice, ODOT says Take it Slow
December 26, 2012 by
As Ohioans get ready to drive in the first possible winter storm this season, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) warns motorists in Ice and Snow, Take It Slow, especially on interstates and state-maintained highways where speeds are faster and traffic volumes are higher. Research shows by the time the first winter storm hits, most […]
State Fire Marshal Warns of Increased Fire Risks
December 26, 2012 by
State Fire Marshal Larry Flowers is reminding Ohioans that that there is increased risk for home fires when you turn on your home heating system for the first time this year. However, many of these fires are preventable and citizens can reduce their risks of becoming a fire casualty by identifying potential hazards and following […]
Patrol Offers Tips and Warnings about Driving in Winter Weather
December 20, 2012 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is warning drivers about the dangers of driving in winter weather and is offering some tips on what drivers should do in the event of a vehicle break down or a crash. From December 2011 through March 2012, 15,526 crashes occurred on snow, ice or slush covered roadways killing 27 […]
Updates Being Made to Marion County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan
November 16, 2012 by
The Marion City / County Emergency Management Office is in the process of updating Marion County’s 2006 Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan. The purpose of the plan it to find ways to mitigate the impact of natural hazards such as wind, snowstorm, flooding, and tornado on county residents and property. The plan can be viewed at […]
Preparation Urged During Winter Safety Awareness Week
November 12, 2012 by
Sunday, November 11 kicks off Ohio’s Winter Safety Awareness Week. In Governor John R. Kasich’s resolution it states, “Winter Safety Awareness Week creates the opportunity for Ohioans to prepare their homes, schools, businesses and organizations for the upcoming months of potential severe winter weather and conditions associated with it, such as snow and ice storms, […]
