With frigid winter temperatures below freezing setting in, State Fire Marshal Larry Flowers wants to remind Ohioans that that there is increased risk for home fires when the weather turns bad. However, many of these fires are preventable and citizens can reduce their risks of becoming a fire casualty by identifying potential hazards and following […]
Marion Palace Theatre Featuring “Bach through the Ages”
January 6, 2014 by
An ensemble of five musicians (Maureen Case, Violin; Doug Craven, Viola; Matt Hawley, Cello; William Manley, Violin; and Dr. Caroline Salido-Barta, Keys) will perform the music of the magnificent classical composer, Johann Sebastian Bach. Bach is revered through the ages for his work’s musical complexities and stylistic innovations. Bach clearly shared his love of music […]
Changes to Budget, Taxes, Elections on Tap for Ohio Lawmakers
January 6, 2014 by
For the Ohio General Assembly, 2014 is shaping up to be a year where economic issues will be at the fore, from tweaking the state budget to proposed changes to severance and local income taxes. But state lawmakers will have a number of other issues on their plate as well when they return to the […]
Snow Tracks Lead Police to Armed Robbery Suspect
January 3, 2014 by
The Marion Police Department says tracks in the snow helped them locate the man suspected of robbing a gas station early Friday morning. Officers responded at 3:03am on January 3, 2014 to the report of an armed robbery at the Certified gas station at 976 East Center Street. Police say a lone gunman entered the […]
Report Shows Decline in SNAP Fraud, Officials say Need is Increasing
January 3, 2014 by
With the congressional food fight over benefits for the poor about to resume, the federal government quietly released a report on New Year’s Eve that suggests there is still a high need for food stamps. The statistical report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, or USDA, also shows that despite partisan rhetoric about food stamp […]
Fire Deaths Hit 27-Year Low in Ohio
January 3, 2014 by
State Fire Marshal Larry Flowers announced Thursday that Ohio had fewer fire deaths in 2013 than in any single year over the last 27 years. The number of fire-related fatalities dropped for the third consecutive year, continuing a trend that fire officials and first responders hope to build upon. During the 2013 calendar year, 103 […]
Late-Season Deer Hunting Opportunities Available in Ohio
January 3, 2014 by
As the calendar turns to 2014, Ohio hunters have another opportunity to pursue white-tailed deer when muzzleloader season opens Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Deer-muzzleloader season runs through Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014. “Muzzleloader season offers a great late-season opportunity for hunters to bag a white-tailed deer and […]
Three Fatalities Reported in Ohio over New Year’s Holiday
January 3, 2014 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol reports that three people were killed on Ohio’s roadways during this New Year’s Holiday reporting period of Midnight, Tuesday, December 31, 2013 through 11:59 p.m., Wednesday, January 1, 2013. Last year six people were killed during the same two-day holiday reporting period. During the reporting period troopers arrested 162 drivers […]
Community Meetings Set to Discuss Scioto River Flooding
January 2, 2014 by
The LaRue Community Alliance is organizing a pair of public meetings on January 3, 2014 to discuss flooding of the Scioto River. Anyone affected by the flooding is encouraged to attend, especially residents of LaRue. The meetings are scheduled for 2:00pm and again at 6:30pm at the Scioto Valley Fire Department. The separate meeting times […]
New Law Starts Required Permits for Exotic Animals
January 2, 2014 by
Starting Jan. 1, Ohio residents for the first time ever must have a state-issued permit – or have applied for one – to legally own a wide array of unconventional animals, from lions to big snakes. The requirement is part of a state law passed last year after a 2011 incident in which a Zanesville […]
