Ohio could be the first medical marijuana state to fix the industry’s cash-only situation. Half the states and the District of Columbia have legalized medical marijuana but the federal government still considers it among the most dangerous drugs. Banks, credit unions and credit card companies are reluctant to provide services to legal marijuana businesses because […]
Marion youth appointed to Ohio Teen Ambassador Board
July 7, 2016 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced the members of his office’s 2016-2017 Teen Ambassador Board. Those members include a Marion student. Harding High School’s Anthony Miller will join more than 230 high school juniors and seniors as part of this year’s board. They represent over 50 counties and more than 150 schools. Their average […]
Local troopers joining annual Guns-N-Hoses blood donation campaign
July 7, 2016 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is teaming up with the American Red Cross, police officers and firefighters this July for the 21st annual Guns-N-Hoses campaign in Central Ohio. In the spirit of saving lives, troopers will give blood themselves, and they encourage the public to join them in a friendly competition to see which group […]
Information meeting set for 2016 Popcorn Festival Pageants
July 6, 2016 by
The Marion Popcorn Festival will again be having a full slate of pageant opportunities for all age groups and, new this year, men. If you are interested in taking part in any of the pageants, there will be an informational meeting for parents and participants at bluefusion located in the Plaza Shopping Center on Route […]
Patrol reports 12 fatalities across Ohio over July Fourth weekend
July 6, 2016 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting that 12 people lost their lives in a total of 11 traffic crashes during the 2016 July Fourth reporting period, which began Friday, July 1 and ended Monday, July 4. Impairment was proven to be a factor in four of those crashes. Troopers made 673 arrests for impaired […]
Libertarians will not appear on ballot this year, choose to go independent route
July 6, 2016 by
No candidates will run as Libertarians in Ohio this year, as the state organization has declined to apply for recognition as a minor party, according to a spokesman. Tuesday is the deadline for prospective minor parties in Ohio to apply for state recognition. But Libertarian Party of Ohio spokesman Aaron Keith Harris said his group […]
One arrested following struggle over gun
July 5, 2016 by
The Marion Police Department said that one man was arrested following a struggle over a gun Monday evening. The gun went off during the struggle. On July 4, 2016 at approximately 10:12 pm, officers of the Marion Police Department were flagged down about a possible shooting in the area of Park Street and Wallace Street […]
Ohio Attorney General warns of grandparent scams
July 5, 2016 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has warned of phone scams targeting Ohio grandparents, following an increase in complaints. In the past month, 11 Ohioans have reported losing an average of $3,800 to the “grandparent scam.” Most said they paid over the phone using iTunes gift cards after receiving a call saying their grandchild was in […]
Patrol warns against drinking and driving this July Fourth
July 1, 2016 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol will be out in full force cracking down on impaired drivers the entire 2016 Fourth of July weekend, which begins Friday, July 1 and ends Monday, July 4. Their zero-tolerance policy is part of the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign aimed at removing impaired drivers from […]
Government office closing for 2016 July 4th holiday
July 1, 2016 by
Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing that city departments will be closed in observance of the Independence Day holiday on Monday, July 4, 2016. Departments in City Hall will be closed on July 4. Offices will re-open for normal business on Tuesday, July 5. The Sanitation department will not collect trash, recycling, or yard waste on […]
