The Marion Palace Theare is encouraging families to celebrate the beginning of the new school year and treat the kids to a family film this weekend. The animated comedy movie, “Minions,” will play Friday, August 28 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, August 29 and Sunday, August 30, 2015 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Universal Pictures […]
Ohioans warned of investment pitches linked to recent downturn in stock market
August 27, 2015 by
The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Securities has warned investors to be leery of investment sales pitches tied to recent stock market volatility. “Con artists often match their sales pitches to current news to promote bogus investments with promises of high returns with little to no risk,” said Director of Commerce Jacqueline T. Williams. […]
OhioHealth Marion General Hospital becomes certified member of MD Anderson Cancer Network
August 26, 2015 by
OhioHealth has announced that OhioHealth Marion General Hospital has become certified through MD Anderson Cancer Network®, a program of MD Anderson Cancer Center, a world-renowned leader in cancer care. In addition to Marion General, OhioHealth Dublin Methodist Hospital, OhioHealth Doctors Hospital and OhioHealth Grady Memorial Hospital have also become certified members of the network. Marion […]
Marion’s unemployment rate dips slightly on reduced workforce
August 26, 2015 by
The unemployment rate for Marion County dipped one tick in July 2015 to 5.1 percent, down from 5.2 percent in June. The drop was almost entirely due to a 100 person reduction in the available workforce. The official number of unemployed remains at 1,400 for Marion County. The local rate wasn’t alone in seeing a […]
ODNR offers special deer hunts on three State Nature Preserves, including in Hardin County
August 26, 2015 by
Increased deer populations can seriously affect native plant communities, and for this reason, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) will coordinate special deer hunts at three state nature preserves to help preserve the rare and protected plants that grow on these properties. This year, Goll Woods in Fulton County, Lawrence Woods in Hardin County […]
Ohio Career-Technical Education Report Card reveals improvements across all grades
August 25, 2015 by
Ohio’s career-technical programs showed better results in helping students graduate and find good jobs, according to a new state report card. Tri-Rivers Career Center received two A’s, one B and one C, scores which reflect a high graduation rate and placement into post-secondary education options. Ohio’s Career Technical Report Card – the only report card […]
Poll: Ohioans against Iran deal, for Planned Parenthood funding and path to citizenship for illegal immigrants
August 25, 2015 by
Ohio voters oppose the deal with Iran. That’s a hot-button political issue coming up for a voter in the U.S. Senate (point: Republicans), and Ohio’s two senators are split along party lines. But before political commercials are cut, politicians who share those views should know that Ohio voters also oppose efforts to cut off federal […]
Portman now in statistical tie with Strickland in U.S. Senate race
August 25, 2015 by
Incumbent U.S. Sen. Rob Portman has nearly erased his trailing status to his top challenger, former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland, a new Quinnpiac University poll shows today. There are more than 14 more months to go until the election. But if the election were held today, Strickland, a Democrat who held the governor’s office for […]
Officials warn of e-cigarette use among Ohio youth
August 24, 2015 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Peter Shields, MD, Deputy Director of The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James) have warned parents about the risks of e-cigarette use among children and young adults. “The beginning of a new school year is a perfect time […]
Ohio’s unemployment rate dipped in July to 5.0 percent
August 24, 2015 by
Ohio’s unemployment rate was 5.0 percent in July 2015, down from 5.2 percent in June. Ohio’s nonfarm wage and salary employment increased 14,900 over the month, from a revised 5,384,200 in June to 5,399,100 in July 2015. The number of workers unemployed in Ohio in July was 286,000, down 10,000 from 296,000 in June. The […]
