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Deadline Nearing to Apply for Homestead Tax Exemption

Marion County Auditor, Joan Kasotis, is reminding Marion County taxpayers that the deadline for applying for both real estate and manufactured home tax savings through the Homestead Program is Monday, June 4, 2012.

Marion Unemployment Rate Lowest Since November 20008

The unemployment rate for Marion County dipped a half percent in April 2012 to 7.9 percent down from 8.4 percent in March. The rate is at its lowest point since it stood at 7.7 percent in November 2008. A month later, the rate jumped to double digits where it remained for 28 months and reached a high of 12.4 percent.

Watchdog Urges Rejection of FirstEnergy Rate Proposal

FirstEnergy’s customers could be subjected to higher electricity rates than necessary if a new proposed rate plan is approved, the Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel (OCC) said Monday.

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Marion Unemployment Rate Lowest Since November 20008 | 05/22/2012 - 10:21am
The unemployment rate for Marion County dipped a half percent in April 2012 to 7.9 percent down from 8.4 percent in March. The rate is at its lowest point since it stood at 7.7 percent in November...
Watchdog Urges Rejection of FirstEnergy Rate Proposal | 05/22/2012 - 10:19am
FirstEnergy’s customers could be subjected to higher electricity rates than necessary if a new proposed rate plan is approved, the Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel (OCC) said Monday.
Deadline Nearing to Apply for Homestead Tax Exemption | 05/22/2012 - 11:53am
Marion County Auditor, Joan Kasotis, is reminding Marion County taxpayers that the deadline for applying for both real estate and manufactured home tax savings through the Homestead Program is Monday...
Five City Council Committees to Meet Tuesday | 05/21/2012 - 9:48am
Marion City Council will hold five committee meetings on Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Topics to be discussed include the proposed re-instatement of two police officers, a proposal to recombine the Safety...