Secretary of State Jon Husted said Wednesday that his office found nearly 300 people who are non-U.S. citizens but registered to vote in Ohio, including 17 who appear to have voted in the 2012 presidential election. Those 17 cases, including four from Cuyahoga County, have been referred to Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine for possible […]
Bills Would Allow Same-Sex Couples to File Joint Ohio Tax Returns
December 19, 2013 by
Legislation from two Democratic state senators proposes a change in Ohio’s tax laws to allow same sex couples to file joint tax returns in Ohio, despite a ban in the Ohio Constitution on recognition of gay marriage. The bill, introduced by Sens. Michael J. Skindell of Lakewood and Charleta B. Tavares of Columbus, is in […]
Three New Officers Join Marion Police Department
December 18, 2013 by
On December 16, 2013, the Marion Police Department swore in three new members of the department. Since the passage of an income tax increase last year, several officers that had previously been laid off were brought back. Bret Thomas, Michael Kindell and Greg Sens became the first new officers to join the department since 2008. […]
Fragale Named December Republican of the Month
December 18, 2013 by
Robert D. Fragale, Marion County Family Court Judge, has been selected as December Republican of the Month by the Marion County Republican Central and Executive Committee. Among his legal associations, he is secretary/treasurer of the Marion County Bar Association, Ohio Supreme Court Commission on Dispute Resolution, Ohio Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Court Security, Ohio […]
Eastern Bluebird Subject of 2015 Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp Photo Contest
December 18, 2013 by
One of Ohio’s most iconic and beautiful songbirds, the eastern bluebird, is the featured species for the sixth Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp Photo Contest, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Thanks to the hard work of hundreds of “bluebirders” who build and maintain nest boxes, Ohio’s bluebird population is at an all-time […]
Marion County Auditor Elected to Association’s District Office
December 17, 2013 by
Marion County Auditor Joan Kasotis was installed as President of the Northwest District of the County Auditors’ Association of Ohio (CAAO) for 2014 during their annual Winter Conference. Twenty-three counties are included in the NW District. Also installed were Vice President Henry County Auditor Kevin Garringer and Secretary/Treasurer Mercer County Auditor Randall Grapner. Dave Yost, […]
Church Holding Community Drive Thru Food Giveaway
December 17, 2013 by
Fairpark Community Baptist Church is holding “Food For Your Family Drive Thru Food Giveaway” on Saturday, December 21, 2013 at 9:00 am. Everyone is welcome to attend. The church is located at 940 Bermuda Drive in Marion. For more information, call (740) 396-0328.
Ohioans Reminded to Examine Monthly Cable Television Bill
December 17, 2013 by
The Ohio Department of Commerce is reminding Ohioans that now is a good time to closely examine their cable television bill. Many cable companies raise their fees and rates in the beginning of the year. Ohio law requires the cable provider to give the consumer 30 days advance written notice of a rate increase. The […]
ODOT Shows What Can Happen When Motorists “Crowd the Plow”
December 16, 2013 by
With the latest winter storms, and more forecast, across much of the state, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is reminding motorists “Don’t Crowd The Plow.” So far this winter, there were 13 crashes involving ODOT snow plows including one earlier this week in Washington County (click the photo to enlarge). In that crash, a […]
State Agents Remind Holiday Party Hosts to Never Serve Underage or Impaired Guests
December 16, 2013 by
Over the next month, many Ohioans will be attending holiday parties and gatherings. That is why agents with the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Ohio Investigative Unit are reminding holiday party hosts, restaurant and bar employees to be part of the solution by not serving underage individuals and being aware of excessive alcohol consumption. “By […]
