The state’s latest scheduled execution was put on hold after an inmate asked to donate his organs with his death. Now two lawmakers from Northeast Ohio say the practice should be ended altogether. Democratic Reps. Nickie J. Antonio of Lakewood and Dan Ramos made their pitch Tuesday in a statehouse news conference. Appearing with them […]
Local College Access Network Hires New Director
December 4, 2013 by
The I CAN Center of Excellence, a regional college access network serving north central Ohio, recently hired Julie McGinnis of Marion as its new executive director. McGinnis will assume the reigns from Dan Burkhart, who officially retires after 5 years serving the organization. McGinnis will help continue the I CAN’s college access mission in Marion […]
Hunters Off to Slower Start in Deer-Gun Season
December 4, 2013 by
Hunters checked 22,620 white-tailed deer on Monday, December 2, the opening day of Ohio’s 2013 deer-gun hunting season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The numbers from Marion County and all surrounding counties were down compared with last year’s opening day. The deer-gun season remains open through Sunday, December […]
Palace Theatre Seeking New Volunteers
December 4, 2013 by
Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at 7:00 pm in the Palace Theatre, Palace volunteer advisory committee members will meet with potential Palace volunteers during an orientation session. The Palace hopes to build a volunteer corps with people ranging from juniors in high school to retirees that wish to give back to the community. The volunteers are […]
OhioHealth Names Vice President of Medical Affairs for North Central Region
December 4, 2013 by
OhioHealth has announced that Julie Tome, MD, MBA, CPE, has been appointed vice president of Medical Affairs for the North Central Region. The hospitals she will support include OhioHealth Marion General Hospital, OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital and Morrow County Hospital. Dr. Tome is responsible for providing clinical leadership support and administrative guidance for these hospitals […]
Increased Deer Movement Causes a Spike in Deer-Vehicle Crashes
December 3, 2013 by
Ohio hunters are heading out for whitetail deer as gun season takes place this week, but the vehicle you drive on state highways can be just as deadly for the animal. In calendar year 2012, there were 20,993 vehicle collisions involving deer in Ohio resulting in six fatalities and 1,013 injuries. An untold number of […]
Holiday Craft and Card Show to Benefit RV Track Teams
December 3, 2013 by
The River Valley Holiday Craft and Card show will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2013 from 9:00am to 4:00pm at River Valley High School. Organizers say over 50 tables will be available. It’s not too late to be a vender. 6 ft table is $25 or you can get two 6 ft tables for […]
Thirteen Lives Lost on Ohio Roadways this Thanksgiving Holiday
December 3, 2013 by
Provisional numbers released today by the Ohio State Highway Patrol show there were 13 people killed on Ohio’s roadways the 2013 Thanksgiving Holiday which is two below the four-year average. During the reporting period, which began Wednesday, November 27, at 12:00 a.m., and ran through Sunday, December 1, at 11:59 p.m., 13 people were killed […]
Ohio Veterans Bonus Deadline Near for Gulf War Era Veterans
December 3, 2013 by
Ohio veterans who served during the time of the Persian Gulf War have until December 31, 2013 to apply for the Ohio Veterans Bonus and receive the thank you for their service awarded them by Ohio’s citizens. The Ohio Veterans Bonus continues for veterans of the Iraq War, who have until December 31, 2014 to […]
Discover Shopping, Gifts, & Networking at Women’s Business Council
December 2, 2013 by
Business networking and discovering what fellow business women have to offer for Christmas gifts will be the line up for the December Women’s Business Council luncheon meeting. Local businesses plan to set up displays and offer WBC members and the general public the opportunity to shop for Christmas gifts during the monthly gathering. In the […]
