Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has issued a report indicating that more than 145,000 concealed carry licenses were issued in Ohio in 2013, the largest number since licenses were first issued in 2004. According to statistics reported to the Attorney General’s office, county sheriffs in Ohio issued 96,972 new licenses and 48,370 renewal licenses in […]
Ohio Nursing Home, Assisted Living Facility Residents Rate Their Providers
March 4, 2014 by
The Ohio Department of Aging once again has surveyed residents of Ohio nursing homes and assisted living facilities to determine their satisfaction with the care they receive there. Nursing home residents gave their facilities an 87.5 average overall satisfaction rating, and assisted living residents gave their providers a 92.3 score in the 2013 Long-term Care […]
United Church Homes Celebrates Expansion
March 3, 2014 by
The Marion Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors recently participates with the staff of United Church Homes, Inc. at their newly renovated office expansion. United Church Homes, a Marion-based non-profit organization that provides healthcare and affordable housing services to seniors, recently renovated the third floor of 163 East Center Street. With more than 5,000 square feet […]
Ohioans Encouraged to Prepare for Volatile Spring Weather
March 3, 2014 by
Lieutenant Governor and Department of Insurance Director Mary Taylor is asking Ohioans to take steps during 2014 Spring Severe Weather Awareness Week March 2-8 to ensure they are adequately protected during this volatile weather season, capable of producing flooding, thunderstorms, damaging winds and tornadoes. “Spring in Ohio can bring dangerous and damaging weather which is […]
General Health District Advisory Council Holding Annual Meeting
March 3, 2014 by
The District Advisory Council of the Marion County General Health District will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at 6:00pm in conference room 129 of Marion Public Health located at 181 South Main Street. The meeting is open to the public.
Ohio AG Issues Auto-Title Loan Advisory
March 3, 2014 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is urging consumers to carefully consider the terms and conditions of auto-title loans. “Auto-title loans use a consumer’s vehicle title as collateral,” Attorney General DeWine said. “That means that if consumers fail to pay off the loans, they risk losing their vehicles. These loans also may involve higher costs than […]
Police – Man Hammered Bullet into Own Leg
February 28, 2014 by
The Marion Police Department says a man used a hammer to place a bullet into his leg in order to obtain prescription pain killers. On Wednesday, February 26, 2014, officers responded to a call of a man being shot outside of MotoMart, 617 West Center Street. The victim told officers that he was walking in […]
Two Women Injured in Accidental Shooting
February 28, 2014 by
The Marion Police Department reported that two women were injured when a shot gun blast ripped through the floor of a second story apartment and struck them. Officers responded on Thursday, February 27, 2014 at about 4:25 p.m. to the report of a shooting at 423 South Prospect Street. Upon arrival, officers said they located […]
Marion United Way Holding Annual Meeting
February 28, 2014 by
The United Way of Marion County cordially invites the public to attend their Annual Meeting & Thank-You Luncheon Wednesday, March 5th, 2014 at TRECA (Memorial Room), 100 Executive Drive. A buffet-style lunch, prepared by Country Caterers, will begin serving at 11:30 a.m. and the business meeting & presentation of awards will start at noon. Please […]
Ohioans Advised to Become Informed to Avoid Insurance Scams
February 28, 2014 by
During National Consumer Protection Week, March 2-8, 2014, Ohio Lieutenant Governor and Department of Insurance Director Mary Taylor is reminding Ohioans about the importance of protecting themselves by becoming knowledgeable about insurance and learning how to detect fraudulent sales pitches and behavior. “The best defense against scams is to become informed,” Taylor said. “We have […]
