Lieutenant Governor and Department of Insurance Director Mary Taylor has announced that Ohio’s average insurance premiums are again among the lowest in the country. The state’s homeowner’s and auto insurance premiums are – when combined – nearly $500 below national averages. Ohioans paid an average of $725 (9th lowest) for homeowner’s insurance and $635 (11th […]
Statewide unemployment down with more Ohioans employed
January 26, 2015 by
Ohio’s unemployment rate was 4.8 percent in December 2014, down from 5.0 percent in November 2014. Ohio’s nonfarm wage and salary employment increased 5,100 over the month, from a revised 5,325,300 in November to 5,330,400 in December. The number of workers unemployed in Ohio in December was 278,000, down 9,000 from 287,000 in November. The […]
Pleasant Community Academy cleared in State probe on attendance
January 23, 2015 by
Several Ohio charter schools have far fewer students showing up to class than they report to the state, according to a state auditor’s investigation released Thursday. Pleasant Community Academy was one of the schools included in the investigation, but was cleared of any potential wrongdoing. Unannounced visits by state investigators to 30 charter schools around […]
Marion City Schools hosting free winter produce markets
January 23, 2015 by
The Marion City Schools is hosting Winter Produce Markets to provide low income community members free produce. The markets will be held at the following dates and times at Grant Middle School in the cafeteria: January 24- 12:00 pm-2:00 pm February 28-12:00 pm-2:00 pm March 28- 12:00 pm-2:00pm Marion City School is partnering with Mid-Ohio […]
State now accepting 2014 income tax returns, changes mean lower taxes for many
January 23, 2015 by
The Ohio Department of Taxation (ODT) is advising all Ohio taxpayers that it is now accepting 2014 individual and school district income tax returns. Ohio Tax Commissioner Joe Testa states, “Last year, as a result of Ohio’s improving economy, stronger than expected state revenue and greater efficiencies enacted to manage state government, additional tax reductions […]
Winners announced in “Keep the Cheer Here” program
January 22, 2015 by
Jean and John Johnson won Downtown Marion and The Union Bank’s “Keep the Cheer Here” holiday shop local program. Designed to promote shopping locally, those using the program’s coupons could enter to win certificates to locally owned stores, restaurants and businesses. As winners, the Johnsons received $300 worth of certificates from 15 different businesses. Also […]
Ohioans warned to not send money to obtain loans or apply for jobs
January 22, 2015 by
The Ohio Department of Commerce and Better Business Bureau of Central Ohio has warned Ohioans to be on guard against online scammers pretending to offer loans or job opportunities and requiring up-front fees for processing, training or other expenses. These “companies,” which typically solicit customers on websites using ever-changing fictitious names, may claim to have […]
Goals for state senate Democrats include higher minimum wage, affordable college, more
January 22, 2015 by
Increasing Ohio’s minimum wage, making Medicaid expansion permanent and making college more affordable are among the priorities Senate Democrats said Wednesday they plan to push for during the next two years. Much of the first six months of 2015 will be devoted to vetting the state’s two-year budget, which Republican Gov. John Kasich will propose […]
Community Action offers free tax help in Marion
January 21, 2015 by
Community Action Organization will kick-off the tax season at the Ohio Heartland Community Action, located at 1183 Bellefontaine Avenue in Marion, on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 from 11:00am to 7:00pm. Taxpayers must have a valid photo ID and social security cards for themselves, spouses, and dependents. For joint returns, both spouses must be present to […]
Palace Theatre holding new volunteer orientation
January 21, 2015 by
Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 10:00 am in the Palace Theatre, Palace volunteer advisory committee members will meet with potential Palace volunteers during an orientation session. The Palace hopes to build a volunteer corps with people ranging from juniors in high school to retirees that wish to give back to the community. The volunteers are […]
