Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has encouraged consumers to remember their rights and watch for potential scams while shopping this holiday season. “Understanding your rights as a consumer can help you avoid scams and make the most of holiday shopping,” Attorney General DeWine said. “We want to help consumers identify potential problems, and we encourage […]
Ohio’s young hunters harvest over 7,000 deer during youth gun season
November 25, 2015 by
Ohio’s young hunters checked 7,223 white-tailed deer during the two-day youth gun season, Nov. 21-22, 2015, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). “The weather this year provided our youth hunters with a great opportunity to enjoy their time in the field,” said ODNR Director James Zehringer. “Providing exclusive youth hunting seasons is […]
Help keep your family safe this Thanksgiving with these safety tips
November 25, 2015 by
The holiday season is here, and State Fire Marshal Larry L. Flowers wants to remind Ohioans of some safety tips that can help during this time of the year. Many of us will be cooking for family and guests, and Thanksgiving Day can increase the likelihood of such a fire. “Cooking is the leading cause […]
Patrol reminds drivers to wear safety belts this Thanksgiving holiday
November 24, 2015 by
In anticipation of increased traffic during the 2015 Thanksgiving holiday, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers that properly wearing a safety belt is the single most effective thing you can do to protect yourself in a crash. Additionally, remember to follow all traffic laws and not drive impaired. Last year during the 2014 […]
Marion YMCA offering Black Friday sale, holiday passes
November 24, 2015 by
The Marion Family YMCA will be having a Black Friday sale for select programs on Friday, November 27, 2015. The sale will be available for one day only and will cover select programs including swim lessons, adult water fitness, youth sports, personal training, child watch and birthday parties. The sale is open to members and […]
Government services, hours altered for Thanksgiving
November 24, 2015 by
Marion Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing that all City departments will be closed on Thursday, November 26, 2015 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Offices in City Hall will also be closed on Friday, November 27, 2015. As a result of offices in City Hall being closed on Thursday and Friday, the weekly early closure day for […]
Over 300 families benefit from Marion City Schools’ holiday produce market
November 23, 2015 by
About 330 families have extra food for the Thanksgiving holiday thanks to Marion City School’s first drive-up produce market held on Thursday, November 19, 2015. Volunteers from Marion City Schools and Whirlpool Corp.’s Marion plant distributed canned goods and fresh produce during the produce market held Thursday afternoon at Grant Middle School. Each family received […]
ODNR declares 10 townships under surveillance to monitor Chronic Wasting Disease
November 23, 2015 by
Portions of Holmes and Wayne counties have been declared a Chronic Wasting Disease Surveillance Area (DSA) as part of the state’s ongoing efforts to monitor Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). This designation requires that additional rules must be followed by deer hunters in this area. Since October […]
$10.6 million in Ohio student loans to be forgiven as part of multistate settlement
November 20, 2015 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine along with 39 other attorneys general have announced that the company behind Brown Mackie College, The Art Institutes, South University, Argosy University, and Stautzenberger College has agreed to reform its recruiting and enrollment practices and forgive about $102.8 million in student loans nationwide, including over $10.6 million in Ohio. Under […]
Colder weather is finally here, heating assistance is available
November 20, 2015 by
The Ohio Development Services Agency (ODSA) and the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) want to remind Ohioans that assistance is available if you have been disconnected or are threatened with disconnection from your utility service. The Winter Crisis Program, a component of the Home Energy Assistance Program, provides assistance to eligible households that are […]
