The Marion Police Department said that a man was arrested for robbing a local drive thru Wednesday evening. Officers responded on January 28, 2015 at about 9:00pm to a report of a robbery that had just occurred at the Dew Drop Thru, 575 North Main Street. Officers said they discovered that the suspect, armed with […]
On Data Privacy Day, Ohioans urged to protect personal information
January 29, 2015 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine Wednesday encouraged Ohioans to protect their personal information and take steps to avoid identity theft. The warning coincides with Data Privacy Day (January 28, 2015), when organizations around the world promote data protection and cybersecurity. “Everyone plays a role in protecting personal and private information,” Attorney General DeWine said. “At […]
Annual Fireside Chats kick off Thursday with discussion on Harding’s family doctor
January 28, 2015 by
The Harding Home Presidential Site will kick off their annual Fireside Chats on Thursday, January 29, 2015 with discussion on the Hardings’ family doctor, Charles Sawyer. The chats start at 7:00 p.m. at Ohio State Marion’s Guthery Room in Maynard Hall. The fireside chats schedule includes: January 29: The Family Doctor: Charles Sawyer & the […]
New state rules will require local septic system owners to obtain permit renewals
January 28, 2015 by
With the implementation of the new State Mandated Sewage Program rules, Marion Public Health will be holding public meetings to discuss the Operation & Management Program phase of the Operation Permit renewals for existing septic systems. This will include a fee that must be renewed annually for some systems and every five years for others. […]
Marion Senior Center’s commodity food box delivery altered due to weather
January 28, 2015 by
The Marion Senior Center reports that Mid Ohio Foodbank has told them that their Commodity Food Box delivery, which was postponed due to the severe weather conditions on Monday, will be delivered to the center this Friday, January 30, 2015. All Mid Ohio Foodbank Commodity Food Box recipients (and program volunteers) should report to the […]
Groups says report shows support for increase in Ohio cigarette taxes
January 28, 2015 by
Anti-smoking advocates on Tuesday released a report showing revenue from higher cigarette taxes remains stable while causing smokers to kick the habit, which they said supports their call for a $1 tax hike on cigarettes. Frank Chaloupka, an economics professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago, found states that increased their cigarette tax not […]
Supporters plan to introduce Ohio bill to ban abortions after 20 weeks
January 28, 2015 by
The state’s largest anti-abortion organization plans to lobby state lawmakers to shorten the amount of time allowed before a pregnant woman can abort a fetus in Ohio. Ohio Right to Life officials announced Tuesday that legislation banning abortions after 20 weeks, when they believes the fetus can feel pain, will be introduced soon in the […]
Turning Point starts program at Ohio Reformatory for Women
January 27, 2015 by
Turning Point now has programming in conjunction with the Ohio Reformatory for Women in Marysville. This program is funded by the State of Ohio and is specifically for incarcerated women. Entitled “Choosing Peace,” it covers the dynamics of intimate partner violence and the effects of trauma. Turning Point is the local domestic violence program whose service […]
Public hearing set to review 2015-2016 City Schools’ calendar
January 27, 2015 by
The Marion City School Board of Education will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 2, 2015 to address the school calendar for 2015-2016. The meeting will be held at 7:00 pm in the Grant Middle School library at 420 Presidential Drive in Marion.
State: Medicare education program saved Ohioans a record $18 million
January 27, 2015 by
The state’s designated program to help people understand Medicare and provide enrollment assistance surpassed its record for the amount of money it annually saves Ohioans, Lieutenant Governor and Department of Insurance Director Mary Taylor said. Taylor said the Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) saved Ohioans a new program record of $18 million in […]
