The yo-yo known as Ohio winter weather can have an adverse impact on the state’s roads and highways with a cycle of freezing and thawing that results in potholes. Each year, the Court of Claims of Ohio processes hundreds of claims from Ohioans seeking compensation from the state for damage to their vehicles caused by […]
Ohio Launches New Youth Drug Abuse Prevention Initiative
January 9, 2014 by
Ohio Gov. John R. Kasich and First Lady Karen W. Kasich urge Ohio families to adopt a pledge for the coming year: a pledge that will help keep their children safe from the tragedies that result from drugs. It’s part of START TALKING, a new drug abuse prevention initiative being kicked off in Ohio Wednesday […]
Auditor Yost Launches iPhone App to Help Fight Fraud
January 9, 2014 by
Auditor of State Dave Yost has unveiled Ohio Stops Fraud – a new iPhone app to report suspected fraud in public offices across the state. Ohio Stops Fraud allows any user to easily report suspected fraud anytime, anywhere. “Today, fighting fraud goes mobile,” Auditor said. “This app makes it quick, easy and anonymous.” Users can […]
Police Make Arrest in Theft of Urn
January 8, 2014 by
The Marion Police Department reports they made an arrest last month connected to the theft of an urn back in October. That urn contained the remains of a deceased child. On October 20, 2013, the Marion Police Department was called to an apartment on Owens Street in regards to a burglary. The victim in this […]
Judge Blocks New Rules for Ohio’s Minority Political Parties
January 8, 2014 by
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the implementation of new ballot-access rules, saying they unfairly hamper the ability of minor political parties to participate in this year’s elections. District Court Judge Michael Watson granted a preliminary injunction preventing the state from enforcing the Republican-backed law, which prevents Ohio’s four minor parties from holding a 2014 […]
Ohio Law Already in Compliance with Proposed Federal Gun Regulation
January 8, 2014 by
A new Ohio law named for a Clark County sheriff’s deputy who was fatally shot by a mentally ill man puts the state in compliance with federal regulations proposed last week to keep mentally ill people from buying guns, the office of Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine said on Tuesday. The “Deputy Suzanne Hopper Act” […]
Ohio’s Average Auto Insurance Premium Remains Ninth Lowest
January 7, 2014 by
Lieutenant Governor and Department of Insurance Director Mary Taylor announced Ohio’s average auto insurance premium remained ninth lowest in the country, according to 2011 data from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), the most recent available. Ohioans paid $620 on average for the year in which the national average premium was $797. “Having auto […]
Aqua Ohio Offers Tips to Protect Your Home
January 7, 2014 by
By taking a few simple preventative measures, Aqua Ohio says homeowners can save time, money, and prevent the frustration caused by frozen or broken pipes. Throughout the House Know the areas that are most vulnerable to freezing such as basements, crawl spaces, unheated rooms and along outside walls. Repair cracks in your foundation, windows and […]
Ohioans Urged to Take Precaution Against Cold Weather
January 7, 2014 by
The Ohio Emergency Management Agency and the Ohio Departments of Health and Aging are urging Ohioans to take preventive action against the continuing extreme cold-weather conditions. By observing safety precautions during times of extremely cold weather, you can reduce the risk of weather-related health problems. The Ohio Emergency Management Agency has already contacted all local […]
WBC to Discuss Getting Your Affairs in Order
January 6, 2014 by
The Marion Women’s Business Council invites you to start the new year off right with at their next luncheon meeting where you can learn more about planning for the future. Jessica Bacon Moon, associate with the law firm of Roth & Bacon Attorneys, will discuss with the group estate planning. Her focus will be on […]
