Martin Luther King Jr. Day is coming up, and Mayor Bill Collins has declared a pause for the routine hustle at the Marion City Hall – the offices will be shuttering on Monday, January 20, as the nation commemorates the civil rights leader's legacy. However, it's not a full stop for all city operations, as some essential departments are adjusting to maintain services for residents during the observance.
According to an announcement on the City of Marion's website, sanitation will stay the course; crews are ready to collect garbage and recycling on the holiday. If Monday is your usual pick-up day, ensure your refuse is out by the curb bright and early at 7:00 a.m. Although most offices take a breather, the gears of the city's basic needs keep grinding.
For those relying on public transportation, take note – Marion Area Transit won't be hitting the brakes. Buses will run their routes on January 20. The same holds for the Marion Senior Center, confirming it will open its doors and offer shelter and transportation for our elderly community members. Essential services such as fire, police, and airport operations will continue vigil, undisturbed by the holiday schedule.
