One in five adults experiences mental health issues in any given year. Thus it is highly likely that most of us know someone who struggles with such concerns. For some, the problems may be relatively minor, but for others, they can contribute to the onset of more serious long-term conditions such as major depression, bipolar […]
Expanded foster care assistance, guardianship laws reform approved by Ohio lawmakers
May 27, 2016 by
During Thursday’s session, the Ohio House of Representatives approved Senate changes to legislation that increases the age for which persons are eligible to receive foster care and adoption assistance. The bill also addresses issues associated with caring for the more than 67,000 juvenile and elderly Ohioans subject to guardianship in the state. House Bill 50 […]
Ohioans facing issues with cemeteries can file complaint
May 27, 2016 by
Memorial Day is just around the corner, and many Ohioans will visit cemeteries during the holiday weekend to pay their respects to loved ones and our nation’s veterans. The visits sometimes lead to unwanted family frustrations when the cemetery is not well kept, and often people do not know where to turn for help. That […]
Sheriff’s Office increases patrols for holiday weekend
May 27, 2016 by
Marion County Sheriff Tim Bailey is announcing that deputies will be conducting a traffic enforcement blitz to correlate with the Click It or Ticket Campaign. Extra patrols will be working through the Memorial Day weekend to ensure the safety of our community during weekend activities. In an effort to ensure the safety of the motoring […]
Safety and travel info for Memorial Day weekend
May 27, 2016 by
Memorial Day Weekend was the second-deadliest of all major holidays on Ohio roads between 2010 and 2014. Many of those deaths could have been prevented if drivers and passengers wore seat belts. ”Unfortunately, as a state, we rank high in the number of unbelted traffic deaths,” said ODOT Director Jerry Wray. “Ohio’s seat belt use […]
Government services altered for 2016 Memorial Day holiday
May 26, 2016 by
Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing that City Departments will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2016 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Departments in City Hall will be closed on May 30, 2016. Offices will re-open for normal business on Tuesday, May 31. The Sanitation department will not collect trash, recycling, or yard waste […]
Current concealed carry holders no longer need background check to purchase guns
May 26, 2016 by
Attorney General Mike DeWine announced Wednesday that Ohioans who have a valid concealed handgun license have now had background checks sufficient to purchase firearms without the red tape of another background check. The U.S. Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms have agreed to Attorney General DeWine’s request for an exemption […]
Ohio lawmakers approve bill making cruelty to pets a felony
May 26, 2016 by
A bill that would make cruelty to pets a felony — known as Goddard’s Law — passed the Ohio House and Senate on Wednesday. House Bill 60 makes knowingly causing physical harm to a companion animal a fifth-degree felony, punishable by six months to a year in jail and a $2,500 fine. That includes depriving […]
Medical marijuana bill headed to Governor’s desk
May 26, 2016 by
Ohio is poised to become the 25th state to legalize medical marijuana after state lawmakers approved a fast-moving bill Wednesday evening in a close vote. The bill cleared the Ohio Senate on Wednesday in a bipartisan 18-15 vote. The House later agreed to the changes, sending the bill to Gov. John Kasich. Kasich has said […]
Marion unemployment dips to below 5 percent
May 25, 2016 by
The unemployment rate for Marion County dipped to 4.9 percent in April 2016, down from 5.5 percent in March. The improvement came with no decrease in the available workforce, but with 100 fewer people reporting as unemployed. All of the counties surrounding Marion also saw decreases in their rates, with Delaware County hitting an nearly […]
