Unemployment in Marion County edged up slightly in January 2018 to 5.0 percent, up from 4.9 percent in December. The rate remains far below a year ago when it stood at 6.5 percent. The rate change comes from a large decrease in the available workforce, down 400, and 100 more people listed as unemployed. Rates […]
Ohio Democrats push bill to increase minimum wage to $15
March 14, 2018 by
House and Senate Democrats are pushing a bill that would incrementally raise Ohio’s minimum wage to $15 by 2025. The proposal is all but dead on arrival in the Republican-controlled General Assembly, but the bill sponsors say they need to explore every path toward raising Ohio’s minimum wage from its current $8.30 an hour. “You’ve […]
Bill would provide tax credit, recognition for still births in Ohio
March 14, 2018 by
Heather Johnston Welliver told lawmakers Tuesday morning she had just six hours in 2014 with her daughter Lydia, who was stillborn, to read to her, kiss her and tell her how much she loves her. Then came the cremation and memorial service, the hospital bills and the grief counseling she needed after the painful and […]
Marion police arrest man in connection to Friday homicide
March 12, 2018 by
The Marion Police Department is investigating an alleged homicide that took place on Friday, March 9, 2018 in Marion. A suspect was arrested on Saturday. On March 9 at 7:50 p.m., the Marion Police Department received a report of a deceased person at 643 Universal Avenue in Marion. After an initial investigation and a preliminary […]
Troopers seek witnesses to serious crash on Sunday
March 12, 2018 by
The Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a serious injury crash that occurred at 10:05 pm on March 11, 2018 on US 23 near milepost 7 (north of the rest area) in Marion Township. According to the Patrol, a 2005 Chevrolet Express passenger van driven by Becky L. Porter, 54, of […]
State Auditors found 321 public records violations in 2017, including 3 in Marion County
March 12, 2018 by
State auditors issued 321 public records-related citations to 267 public entities in calendar year 2017 – a 22 percent drop in citations from the prior year, Auditor of State Dave Yost announced today as part of Sunshine Week, a nationwide initiative designed to raise awareness of the importance of open government and public records. In […]
Community invited to “Speed Date” your local leaders
March 9, 2018 by
League of Women Voters Marion will sponsor a Speed Date Your Local Leaders public meeting on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at the Marion Senior Center, 2375 Harding Hwy East. About 60 community residents are needed to sit at round tables ready to meet the 10 Local Leaders invited to conduct the Speed Dates. The program […]
Smoke alarms have an expiration date, check them as you move your clocks forward
March 9, 2018 by
Ohioans shouldn’t just move their clocks forward one hour this Sunday, March 11, 2018, they should also check to see if a potentially lifesaving device has expired – their smoke alarm. Along with making sure the alarms have a fresh set of batteries, checking the expiration date is crucial to fire prevention safety. “Smoke alarms […]
ODNR cautions residents during Spring wildfire season
March 9, 2018 by
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) reminds Ohioans to take precautions while burning debris this spring and to know the state’s outdoor burning regulations. Ohio law states outdoor debris burning is prohibited from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. during March, April and May. Burning is limited in the spring due to the abundance of […]
Democratic candidates for Ohio governor hold debate highlighted by jabs and policy differences
March 9, 2018 by
It took several months and a few debates, but the Democratic candidates for governor finally delivered something that’s been sorely lacking in the race – an actual debate. The candidates mostly did what they needed to do. Former federal consumer watchdog Richard Cordray staved off attacks from the other candidates. Former U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich […]
