David Steigerwald, professor of history at The Ohio State University, has been selected to speak at Ohio State’s 2014 autumn commencement. Approximately 3,200 degrees will be conferred at the ceremony, which begins at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 21, at the Jerome Schottenstein Center. Steigerwald teaches 20th century American history at the university’s Marion and […]
Ohio tax revenues nearly quarter billion over projections
November 25, 2014 by
One-third of the way through the state government’s budget year, Ohio’s tax receipts are running nearly a quarter of a billion dollars ahead of projections. The bounty sets up a scenario in which the biggest challenge in setting a budget proposal for the next two years could be resisting the natural temptation to spend more, […]
Patrol Reminds Drivers to Wear Safety Belts this Thanksgiving Holiday
November 25, 2014 by
In anticipation of increased traffic during the Thanksgiving holiday, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to buckle up every trip, every time. Properly wearing a safety belt is the single most effective thing you can do to protect yourself in a crash. In addition, remember to follow all traffic laws and not drive […]
General Surgeon Joins OhioHealth Marion Area Physicians
November 24, 2014 by
Timothy Schirmer, MD, recently joined OhioHealth Marion Area Physicians and the general surgery practice of Drs. John McDonough and Jose Vale. The addition of Dr. Schirmer to the team of Marion-based surgeons allows him to care for patients in Marion and have regular office hours at OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital in Kenton, expanding access to […]
River Valley FFA Holds Scholarship Luncheon
November 24, 2014 by
The River Valley FFA recently held its quarterly Scholarship Luncheon. In order to attend the luncheon, members must maintain grades of A’s and B’s throughout a 9 weeks grading period. If they do so, they receive free pizza and pop one day during their lunch period. “This is a great way to keep our students […]
Ohio Investigative Unit Warns Vendors to Obey Liquor Laws
November 24, 2014 by
The Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Ohio Investigative Unit (OIU) and the Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Liquor Control (DLC) have teamed up to remind liquor permit holders to help keep this holiday season safe. “Ohio retail businesses that sell alcohol must be extra vigilant during this holiday season and practice safe and responsible […]
Application Period Opens for Agricultural Easement Program
November 24, 2014 by
The Ohio Department of Agriculture has announced that 12 land trusts, two counties, one township and six Soil and Water Conservation Districts will receive funding to help preserve farmland across the state. These organizations will receive allocations from the Clean Ohio Fund to manage the Local Agricultural Easement Purchase Program (LAEPP). Local sponsors have been […]
Ohio House Committee Approves “Heartbeat Bill,” Future Uncertain
November 21, 2014 by
A House panel voted Thursday morning to send the “heartbeat bill,” which would place steep restrictions on access to abortion, to the full House. The controversial bill, approved by a vote of 11-6, would prohibit abortion once a fetal heartbeat has been detected, as early as six weeks into a woman’s pregnancy. Anti-abortion advocates are […]
Youth Deer-Gun Season for Deer is this Weekend
November 21, 2014 by
Ohio’s 12th annual youth white-tailed deer hunting season gives young hunters the opportunity to pursue the state’s most popular big-game animal on Nov. 22-23, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). The youth deer-gun season is open to hunters with a valid youth hunting license and a deer permit. Youth hunters must be […]
Ohio House Approves Limit to Student Testing Time
November 21, 2014 by
The Ohio House Thursday passed a bill to limit state testing of students in Ohio to four hours per subject a year. If passed by the Senate, House Bill 228 would limit the time spent on state tests next school year, but won’t be in place in time to affect testing this spring. It would […]
