Ohio’s unemployment rate was 7.4 percent in November 2013, down from 7.5 percent in October, according to data released this morning by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS). Ohio’s nonfarm wage and salary employment decreased 12,000 over the month, from a revised 5,202,600 in October to 5,190,600 in November. The number of […]
Local Government Offices Alter Schedules for Christmas, New Year’s Day
December 23, 2013 by
Marion Mayor Scott Schertzer has announced the following closings and adjusted hours for City Offices during the upcoming holiday week. City Hall Many departments will be utilizing vacation time on December 24th; therefore it is highly encouraged that residents call to ensure the office relevant to their needs will be open. All offices will be […]
Officials Urge Protection Against Holiday Mishaps with Adequate Insurance Protection
December 23, 2013 by
‘Tis the season for gathering with family and friends. But unfortunately, holiday mishaps are capable of putting a damper on your joyous mood at any moment. Ohio Lieutenant Governor and Department of Insurance Director Mary Taylor is urging Ohioans to take a moment to review their insurance coverage with an agent or insurance company to […]
Area’s Brightest Student Mathematical Minds Recognized
December 20, 2013 by
On Friday, December 13th, 198 students from 10 north central Ohio area high schools participated in the 3rd Annual Marion Mathematics Challenge, hosted by Marion Technical College and The Ohio State University at Marion in Morrill Hall Auditorium on the Marion Campus. Represented at this year’s mathematics competition were students from Cardington-Lincoln High School, Elgin […]
Palace Theatre Showing “Family Friendly Films” over Christmas Break
December 20, 2013 by
The Marion Palace Theatre management has announced it will show two family friendly films during Christmas Break. “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2” will be shown Friday, December 20 through Thursday, December 26. The animated comedy, “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2” picks up where Sony Pictures Animation’s mouth-watering comedy left off. Inventor […]
Same-Sex Marriage Group Encouraged by Survey Results
December 20, 2013 by
Proponents of legalizing same-sex marriage in Ohio said Thursday that they’ve collected enough petition signatures to put the issue on the ballot next year. Advocacy group FreedomOhio co-founder Ian James said at a news conference that his group has already exceeded the 385,247 signatures needed to put the issue on the 2014 ballot. The group […]
Ohio Attorney General Offers Tips Following Target Security Breach
December 20, 2013 by
Following the announcement of the recent security breach affecting Target customers, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is offering advice for individuals who may be affected by the breach. “Security breaches are a cause for concern, but it’s important not to panic,” Attorney General DeWine said. “Just because your information has been compromised does not necessarily […]
Year-end Holiday Travel Expected to Increase for Fifth Consecutive Year
December 20, 2013 by
AAA projects 94.5 million Americans (more than 3.5 million Ohioans), will travel 50 miles or more from home during this year-end holiday period, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013 to Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014. This is an increase of 0.6 percent (0.4 percent for Ohio) from last year. The year-end holiday travel period is the most traveled […]
State on Track for Least Deadly Year on Ohio Roadways
December 19, 2013 by
If the trend continues for the last two weeks of 2013, Ohio will record the least deadly year on state roadways ever. So far this year, 945 people have died on Ohio roadways. That’s the lowest number since the state began keeping tabs in 1936 when 2,389 people died on Ohio’s roadways. State officials are […]
Council on Aging Awards 2014 Grants for Senior Services
December 19, 2013 by
The Board of Directors of the Marion County Council on Aging has announced that contracts have been awarded for 2014, for a total of nearly $730,000. Local agencies were awarded these funds to provide home and community-based services for Marion County residents age 60 and over, who have a documented need for assistance. The agencies […]
