In an effort to ensure greater security and identification protection for customers, and to comply with federal regulations, the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles is introducing a single, central point of production for state driver licenses and identification cards, effective July 2, 2018. Licenses and identification cards will no longer be produced while you wait […]
Payday lenders would face stricter rules under proposed constitutional amendment
March 2, 2018 by
Ohioans urging stricter rules for payday lenders took the first step Wednesday to put an interest rate cap and other reforms on the November ballot. Supporters say a constitutional amendment is necessary because the Ohio General Assembly has failed to act on similar reforms introduced last year. The proposed amendment would cap interest rates in […]
Ohio Governor’s bipartisan gun panel issues six recommendations
March 2, 2018 by
Tightening background checks for gun buyers and allowing “red flag” protection orders were among six gun violence policy recommendations made Thursday by a bipartisan panel assembled by Gov. John Kasich. Four other recommendations would put federal restrictions into state law so Ohio law enforcement officials could pursue charges that otherwise would go unprosecuted by federal […]
Commissioners appoint new board member to Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities
February 28, 2018 by
The Marion County Commissioners recently appointed Dale Osborn to serve as a board member to Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities (MCBDD). Osborn, who has been a Marion resident since the late 80’s, was previously the director of Public Safety and Service for the City of Marion (1995-2005) and has been the executive director of […]
Volunteers give $8,000 for robotics programs at Marion Public Library
February 28, 2018 by
In 2017, Marion Public Library collaborated with TriRivers/RAMTEC to test out robotics-focused family programming. Those programs ended up being so popular that the library was often overflowing with attendees; many times there simply weren’t enough robot kits to go around. These successful programs drew the attention of the Library’s volunteer and fundraising group, the BookMarks, […]
Representative McClain appointed to House Committees
February 28, 2018 by
State Representative Riordan McClain (R-Upper Sandusky) was recently appointed by Speaker Cliff Rosenberger (R-Clarksville) to serve on four House committees. Rep. McClain will serve on the following committees: Agriculture and Rural Development, Government Accountability and Oversight, Higher Education and Workforce Development, and Ways and Means. “Much of the impactful work of the legislature is accomplished […]
Community urged to participate in Let’s Read 20’s Read Across America activities
February 26, 2018 by
Let’s Read 20, the Marion Public Library, local schools, and other community partners will come together with thousands of others across the country to shine a light on literacy and reading across America. Open a Book. Spread the Word. Make an Impact. This is an initiative that brings the power of volunteers together to impact […]
Musical legacy of the 70s Band Chicago coming to Marion Palace Theatre
February 26, 2018 by
Brass Transit, Toronto’s dynamic, crowd-pleasing, studio-tight Chicago tribute, delivers a show spanning all the hits from Chicago’s golden age, 1969-1976. The group will perform at the historic Marion Palace Theatre on Saturday, March 10 at 8 p.m. Formed in 2008, Brass Transit is referred to as the world’s foremost Chicago experience. The eight band members […]
This is America Saves Week, Military Saves Week; Ohioans urged to “Investigate Before You Invest” to help prevent financial fraud
February 26, 2018 by
The Ohio Division of Securities is partnering with the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) to urge Ohio investors to “investigate before you invest” to help prevent investment fraud as part of the America Saves Week campaign. The week of Feb. 26 through March 3 is dedicated to both America Saves Week and Military Saves […]
Republican candidates for governor support arming teachers, split on bump stocks
February 26, 2018 by
Both Republican candidates for Ohio governor say they support arming teachers as part of an approach to prevent further school shootings. There is, however, a difference of opinion between Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor on bump stocks, devices that allow semi-automatic rifles to be effectively converted into automatic weapons. DeWine […]
