It soon may be illegal to hog the left lane of many Ohio highways, under language added Monday to the state’s transportation budget bill. Under the provision, added by an Ohio Senate panel, motorists driving on highways with at least three lanes in the same direction could only use the far left lane to pass, […]
Proposal would boost some Ohio speed limits to 75 mph
March 17, 2015 by
Speed limits along the Ohio Turnpike and rural freeways in the state would be raised from 70 miles per hour to 75 mph under changes made Monday to the state’s transportation budget bill. The proposed 75-mph limit would apply to the same stretches of highway in Ohio that had the speed limit raised two years […]
Extra patrols enforcing local traffic safety for St. Patrick’s Day
March 17, 2015 by
Marion County Sheriff Tim Bailey announced his office will be participating in a countywide traffic detail targeting speed and alcohol related violations for the St. Patrick’s Day holiday. Deputies will be conducting extra traffic enforcement and patrol through St. Patrick’s Day. Sheriff Tim Bailey’s office has received a grant from the Ohio Department of Public […]
Local cast set to present “Funny Girl” in the Palace Pavilion
March 16, 2015 by
The Marion Palace Theatre will present the legendary musical, “Funny Girl,” in the May Pavilion on March 20, 21 and 22, 2015. Funny Girl is a semi-biographical musical telling the story of an ‘ugly duckling’ and her aspiring Broadway journey to find fame and love. An enduring and passionate rags-to-riches story of Fanny Brice, the […]
It is “Fix a Leak Week” – Those drips really add up
March 16, 2015 by
Household leaks waste 1 trillion gallons of water per year in the United States alone. That’s equal to the annual household water use of more than 11 million homes. Together with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA), the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) is promoting “Fix a Leak Week,” March 16–22, 2015. Fix a […]
Ohio consumers warned about phone scams from 513-area code
March 16, 2015 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has warned that consumers in Ohio and throughout the nation are reporting scam calls that appear to come from a 513 (Cincinnati) area code phone number and attempt to obtain consumers’ credit or debit card numbers. The calls appear to be part of a “phishing” scheme, in which con artists […]
Patrol warns: Don’t press your luck this St. Patrick’s Day
March 13, 2015 by
As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging drivers to designate a sober driver before the party begins. The Patrol will be working with local law enforcement to remove impaired drivers as part of the National Highway Safety Administration’s Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving campaign. St. Patrick’s Day and the weekend […]
Marion Technical College hosting program preview event
March 13, 2015 by
Marion Technical College (MTC) is holding a Program Preview on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 from 5:30-7:30pm to showcase the facilities, the programs offered, and the hands-on instruction that students receive. Faculty, staff, and students will be available to answer questions about their programs and services throughout the event. Representatives from the following programs will be […]
State school board aware of PARCC complaints, wants more information
March 13, 2015 by
Both the state school board and Senate Education Committee chair Peggy Lehner have heard the complaints about the new state tests – very loudly and very clearly. Now they want to know whether problems with the tests are widespread or whether they are isolated incidents. Lehner joined the board this week for updates on how […]
Maurice Clarett speaking at Marion church Sunday
March 13, 2015 by
Former Ohio State University football standout Maurice Clarett will speak at Apex Church on Sunday, March 15, 2015 as part of their Friend Day. He will speak at both their 9:00am and 10:30am services. When Clarett was five years old, he said he knew he wanted to be a distinguished football player. His dream was […]
