Ohio’s minimum wage is scheduled to increase on January 1, 2018, to $8.30 per hour for non-tipped employees and $4.15 per hour for tipped employees. The minimum wage will apply to employees of businesses with annual gross receipts of more than $305,000 per year. The current 2017 Ohio minimum wage is $8.15 per hour for […]
Marion unemployment rate dipped in November 2017
December 29, 2017 by
Marion County’s unemployment rate dipped to 4.4 percent in November 2017, down from 4.7 percent in October. The rate was also lower than the same period a year ago when it stood at 4.7 percent. The improvement came as 100 more people reported being employed. Marion’s rate remains the second highest, behind Crawford County, among […]
Attorney General offers gym membership tips ahead of the New Year
December 29, 2017 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine offered advice for consumers who plan to join a gym or fitness center in the New Year. “This is a time when many people are thinking about joining a gym, and that can be a great way to get in shape. We just want consumers to understand what they’re signing […]
Apprenticeship Ohio grant to help Marion Technical College serve job-seekers and employers
December 27, 2017 by
Marion Technical College has been selected for a $47,500 grant to help match workers with small businesses in need of apprentices. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services grant allows MTC to manage the recordkeeping to relieve the burden on the small businesses. In addition, the grant provides $1,750 per apprentice for up to […]
Governor signs Down syndrome abortion ban into law
December 27, 2017 by
Ohio on Friday became the fourth state to ban abortions performed after a prenatal test shows the fetus has or might have Down syndrome. Gov. John Kasich signed into law House Bill 214, the 20th abortion restriction passed since he took office in 2011, and 14 other bills Friday morning. Under the law, doctors who […]
OhioMeansJobs-Readiness Seal available to Ohio high school grads
December 27, 2017 by
Ohio high school students now can earn recognition by showing they are prepared to contribute to the workplace and their communities. The OhioMeansJobs-Readiness Seal is a formal designation students can earn on their high school diplomas and transcripts indicating they have the personal strengths, strong work ethic and professional experience that businesses need. “The 21st […]
Patrol focusing on impaired drivers during the 2017 Holiday Season
December 22, 2017 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding everyone to drive sober this holiday season. Troopers will focus enforcement efforts to remove impaired drivers from our roadways to reduce fatal and injury crashes. In the first 11 months of 2017, there were 321 OVI-related fatal crashes resulting in the deaths of 341 people. This was a […]
Public invited to Christmas Eve Community Dinner
December 22, 2017 by
Epworth United Methodist Church, 249 East Center Street in Marion, will host a Christmas Eve Community Dinner on Sunday, December 24, 2017. Doors open at 5:00pm and dinner will be served at 5:30pm. The menu will include turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, dressing, corn, green beans, applesauce or cranberry sauce, rolls, and desert. The evening will […]
State launches new digital resource for preschool learning
December 22, 2017 by
Ohio’s parents and educators have a new resource to help little learners ages 3-5 prepare for school and their futures with the INFOhio Early Learning Portal. The easy-to-navigate site contains more than 50 websites and apps chosen and evaluated by educators and librarians with expertise in early learning and literacy. “Our young children are eager […]
Tips offered on avoiding common, costly holiday mishaps
December 22, 2017 by
‘Tis the season of joy but also common mishaps that can dampen your holidays, especially if you are without adequate insurance protection. Ohio Department of Insurance director Jillian Froment is sharing how to avert danger and assess your insurance protection. “First and foremost review your insurance and evaluate the appropriate coverage amounts with an agent,” […]
