With his signature, over and over again, Ohio Governor John Kasich signed 40 pieces of legislation into law this week, including: Sub. H.B. 5 (Grossman, Henne) revises the laws governing income taxes imposed by municipal corporations. Sub. H.B. 9 (Stautberg) adds to and clarifies receivership laws and specifies that a lease of natural gas and […]
Marion CAN DO hires new director
December 24, 2014 by
Marion CAN DO, the non-profit economic development organization for the Marion community, has hired Gus Comstock as their new Director. Comstock comes to Marion with an extensive background of economic development experience in Chillicothe and Delaware. The CAN DO board voted to hire him at their regular board meeting last week and Comstock plans to […]
Target of joint MARMET, FBI drug investigation sentenced in federal court
December 24, 2014 by
A man who was part of a large round up of alleged drug dealers in February of this year was sentenced last week in federal court after he plead guilty to two charges. On December 19, 2014, Alan Graves, 46 of Detroit, Michigan, was sentenced in U.S. Federal District Court for the Northern District of […]
Patrol to target impaired drivers this Holiday Season
December 24, 2014 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol will be out in full force this holiday season removing dangerous and impaired drivers in an effort to reduce fatal and injury crashes. In Ohio in 2013, 24 people died in 23 crashes between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day. Of those crashes, four were OVI-related, resulting in five deaths. […]
State reminds bars, restaurants and party hosts to follow the law this holiday season
December 23, 2014 by
As the holiday parties get into full swing, agents with the Ohio Investigative Unit would like to remind bars, restaurants and party hosts to keep their guests’ safety in mind. “If the permit holders and party hosts follow these reminders, they are contributing to making this holiday season safer for everyone,” said Enforcement Commander Eric […]
Free dental care offered on Christmas Eve in Marion
December 23, 2014 by
All central Ohio Comfort Dental offices, including the Marion office, will be hosting the 31st annual Care Day Wednesday, December 24, 2014, offering free dental care to those in need. Offices will be open on December 24th from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. On Care Day all services will be free to anyone. Patients will […]
Ohioans report losing money to Sugar Bowl ticket scams
December 23, 2014 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has warned consumers to be skeptical of individuals offering tickets to the 2015 Sugar Bowl, after two Ohioans reported losing $800 each to Sugar Bowl ticket scams on Craigslist. “For every scam that gets reported there are probably 10 or more that don’t, so we want consumers to be very […]
Marion Technical College President to retire after 42 years of service
December 22, 2014 by
Longtime president of Marion Technical College, Dr. J. Richard Bryson, has announced his retirement. Bryson came to the College in July 1972 to serve as Vice President for Administration before he was named as the President of Marion Technical College in December of 1973. “To see someone exhibit dedication and passion for an institution for […]
Flu widespread across Ohio with flu-related hospitalizations increasing rapidly
December 22, 2014 by
Influenza-like illness is now widespread throughout Ohio, and the numbers of associated hospitalizations are increasing rapidly. Last week alone (week 50), there were 529 new confirmed influenza-associated hospitalizations in Ohio, bringing the total to 985 since flu season began in October. Just two weeks ago, there were 202 total confirmed flu-associated hospitalizations. At this time […]
Government agencies announce schedule changes for holidays
December 22, 2014 by
Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing the following closings and adjusted hours for City Offices during Christmas week: City Hall Many departments will be utilizing vacation time over the holiday period of December 24 – 26 and December 31 – January 2. Therefore, residents are highly encouraged to call and ensure the office relevant to their […]
