A poll of registered voters in Ohio found half approve of the job Gov. John Kasich is doing, but that they are generally displeased by the performance of those in Washington. When asked about the economy, 44 percent thought Kasich had made things better. The poll, conducted by the Mercyhurst Center for Applied Politics, asked […]
Nurse Midwife Joins Ohiohealth Marion Area Physicians
November 22, 2013 by
Deborah J. Burns, Certified Nurse Midwife, has joined OhioHealth Marion Area Physicians and is now accepting patients. As a certified nurse midwife, Burns participates in the delivery of babies as well as focuses on normal prenatal and postpartum care, gynecological care, women’s health, and education. “I am excited to bring a holistic approach to women’s […]
Newberry to join Central Baptist Church as Youth Minister
November 22, 2013 by
Central Baptist Church has called Warren Newberry to fill the newly created position of youth minister, effective in mid-January. In his new position at Central, Newberry will be responsible for ministry programs focused on middle and high school youth and their families. Rev. Ryan Strother, pastor at Central Baptist, said Newberry’s appointment represents an even […]
Marion Public Library Seeking New Trustee
November 22, 2013 by
The Marion Public Library is accepting nominations to fill a vacancy on its Board of Trustees. The new trustee will be appointed to serve a term that begins January 1, 2014. Criteria for Trustees include: commitments to the mission and goals of the Marion Public Library readiness and ability to devote the necessary time and […]
Sheriff’s Office Increasing Traffic Patrols through Thanksgiving Holiday
November 22, 2013 by
Marion County Sheriff Tim Bailey announced his office will be participating in a countywide traffic detail targeting speed and alcohol related violations for the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday. Deputies will be conducting extra traffic enforcement and patrol now through November 30, 2013. In an effort to ensure the safety of the motoring public, the sheriff’s office […]
Final Week of Fall Hydrant Flushing to Include Prospect
November 22, 2013 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, November 25 through Wednesday, November 27, 2013 between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. “Flushing is an important part of our system’s regular maintenance program. It ensures hydrants and valves are working properly and helps prevent sediment buildup,” said Don […]
Marion Man Killed in Single Car Crash
November 21, 2013 by
Troopers from the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating a fatal crash that occurred at approximately 6:22am on Thursday, November 21, 2013 on Newmans Cardington Road, east of Claridon Westfield Road, in Richland Township. A 2011 Cadillac CTS, driven by Charles E. Orewiler, 50, of Marion, was eastbound on Newmans Cardington […]
MARMET Arrests Four from Mississippi for Drug Trafficking
November 21, 2013 by
Detectives from the MARMET / METHRICH Drug Task Force on Wednesday completed a two month long investigation into the trafficking of drugs by a group of men from Mississippi. This investigation was started after neighborhood complaints from the general public. On Tuesday, November 19, 2013, Johnquez Myles, 23, was arrested in the 100 block of […]
Ohio House Passes New Gun Legislation
November 21, 2013 by
After an impassioned debate, the Ohio House of Representatives on Wednesday approved legislation that would make sweeping changes to the state’s concealed-weapons laws, including a so-called “stand your ground” self-defense provision. With the 62-27 vote, the legislation now heads to the Ohio Senate. Supporters of House Bill 203 said it contains a number of changes […]
Presumptive Democratic Candidate for Governor Chooses Running Mate
November 21, 2013 by
Ed FitzGerald, the Cuyahoga County executive and probable Democratic nominee for governor in 2014, balanced his ticket Wednesday by selecting Eric Kearney (pictured), the Ohio Senate minority leader from Cincinnati, as his running mate. Kearney, 50, brings racial and geographic diversity – a prominent black politician whose base sits in an important slice of the […]
