State Representative Dorothy Pelanda (R-Marysville) today announced her candidacy to serve as representative of the 86th House District—which includes all of Union County and portions of Marion County—during the 131st General Assembly. “I would be truly honored to continue serving the residents of the 86th District in the Statehouse, especially as we work to address […]
Unemployment Benefits Set to End for Almost 40,000 Ohioans
December 13, 2013 by
Nearly 40,000 Ohioans will see their unemployment benefits cut off a few days after Christmas because Congress will fail to vote on extending payments before going on recess until early next year. The U.S. House failed to vote Thursday on a proposal by Democrats that would have extended benefits for three months, after Republicans blocked […]
Patrol Reminds Motorists that Safety Belts Save Lives
December 13, 2013 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol says there is simply no disputing that wearing a safety belt can save your life. That is why they are reminding all motorists to buckle-up this upcoming holiday season and continue to do so throughout the New Year. This is in response to seven of the 13 killed during the […]
Chamber Cuts Ribbon at Cool Kids Resale
December 13, 2013 by
The Marion Area Chamber of Commerce participated in a ribbon cutting held Tuesday, December 10, 2013 celebrating the opening of COOL KIDS RESALE, 1322 Mount Vernon Avenue in Marion. COOL KIDS RESALE buys and sells gently used Children’s merchandise and pays cash for the items they buy. Owner Amy Holtz says their goal is to […]
Bill Would Eliminate Need for License to Carry a Concealed Weapon
December 13, 2013 by
Two Republican legislators propose eliminating the license required to carry a concealed handgun in Ohio, a change one describes as an effort to put Second Amendment rights on the same footing as others in the Bill of Rights. The bill, introduced Wednesday by Reps. Ron Hood of Ashville and Matt Lynch of Bainbridge Township in […]
Ohio Department of Commerce Employees Make Toys Ready for Kids
December 13, 2013 by
Employees from the Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Industrial Compliance and others donated their lunch hour and their sewing skills today to carefully repair more than 470 stuffed toys which will be donated to children this holiday season. “Anytime you can make a child’s holiday season brighter is satisfying,” said Commerce Director Andre T. […]
Monnette and Caudill Honored by Marion Police Department
December 12, 2013 by
The Marion Police Department says Officer Todd Monnette and Property Officer Kathy Caudill have been selected as their Officer and Civilian Employee of the Year for 2013 after a vote of their peers. Monnette was hired by the Marion Police Department on April 8, 2002 and was previously employed as a Deputy Sheriff with the […]
Marion Palace Theatre Showing Classic Christmas Films this Weekend
December 12, 2013 by
The historic Marion Palace Theatre located in downtown Marion, Ohio will present two classic holiday movies (Miracle on 34th Street and The Bells of St. Mary’s) during the weekend of December 13-15, 2013. The iconic 1947 film, Miracle on 34th Street starring Maureen O’Hara and Edmund Gwenn will be shown at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, […]
Marion AAA Store Holding Annual Holiday “Mocktail” Competition
December 12, 2013 by
Last year alcohol contributed to 12,548 crashes and 470 deaths on Ohio’s roads, according to the Ohio Department of Public Safety. This included 79 alcohol-related crashes in Marion County. Across Ohio, more alcohol-related crashes happened in December than any other month of the year. In an effort to curb alcohol-related crashes this holiday season, AAA […]
Ohio Expands “Move Over Law” to Protect Highway Workers
December 12, 2013 by
Wednesday the Ohio General Assembly passed Senate Bill 137, which is designed to protect the safety of construction and maintenance workers operating on Ohio roadways. The new version of Ohio’s “Move Over Law” requires motorists to slow down and, as conditions permit, shift to an adjacent lane when approaching construction, maintenance and public utilities commission […]
