In a party-line vote, the Ohio Senate on Wednesday approved a bill to shorten early voting to eliminate the so-called “Golden Week” that allowed people to both register to vote and cast early in-person absentee ballots at the same time. The bill, introduced by Sen. Frank LaRose, a Republican from Copley Township, would shorten the […]
OIU Agents: Don’t Supply Information for Fake IDs
November 21, 2013 by
Agents with the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Ohio Investigative Unit want everyone to know that it’s illegal to use a fake ID in Ohio, whether that ID uses a photo of yourself with false information, or the photo of someone else. So far this year, agents have had filed 166 fake ID related charges […]
Library Offering to Trade Fines for Food
November 20, 2013 by
The Marion Public Library is holding a Food for Fines event through November 23, 2013. During this week only, patrons can pay for overdue fines with food. One food or personal care item pays for $1 in fines. Donated items can pay for fines only, not lost or damaged items. There is no credit for […]
New Gun Legislation Approved by Ohio House Committee
November 20, 2013 by
Gun legislation that includes a controversial “stand your ground” self-defense provision is headed to the House floor after a legislative committee favorably reported on the bill Tuesday afternoon. The House Policy and Legislative Oversight Committee voted 7-4 in favor of House Bill 203. The most contentious provision would eliminate Ohio’s law requiring a person to […]
Stiverson Re-elected Marion Republican Club President
November 20, 2013 by
The Marion County Republican Club has re-elected Marion County Commissioner Ken Stiverson to the position of Club President. This will be his fourth consecutive term. Also re-elected were Gary Risch, Vice President, Mary Shafer, Secretary, and Margie Saull, Treasurer. The Club meets on the third Monday of each month at 7:00 PM at party headquarters, […]
Are You Prepared for Winter Weather?
November 20, 2013 by
Winter made an early appearance this fall. Northeast Ohio received several inches of heavy snow on October 24. The snow downed tree limbs, caused power outages and closed schools. The majority of the state got a taste of winter again, on Tuesday morning after rain showers changed to ice and snow overnight. Another several inches […]
Marion Forum to Discuss Gun Violence
November 19, 2013 by
The League of Women Voters of Marion will provide a public forum this Thursday entitled “Guns in Our Community: How Can We Achieve Safety and Security?” The forum on Thursday, November 21, 2013 will include 5 panelists and a moderator who will aid in a discussion about the gun violence, as well as violence in […]
Donation to Help Promote Local Engineering Programs
November 19, 2013 by
Rodney Grover, Senior Development Officer from the Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation (SME EF) presented Tri-Rivers Superintendent Chuck Speelman with a $5,000 check during his recent visit to RAMTEC. The money will be used to promote engineering through Project Lead the Way Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) curriculum, RAMTEC Ohio Camps and Tri-Rivers RAMTEC Vex […]
Ohioans Impacted by Storms Urged to Protect Against Contractor Fraud
November 19, 2013 by
Following a strong line of severe weather that sparked tornados and damaging winds across the Midwest on Sunday, Ohio Lieutenant Governor and Department of Insurance Director Mary Taylor is offering tips to help navigate the insurance claim filing process. Taylor is also warning Ohioans to beware of fraudulent contractors trying to take advantage of people […]
Chamber Cuts Ribbon at Cider House Farms
November 19, 2013 by
The Marion Area Chamber of Commerce participated in a ribbon cutting on Friday, November 15, 2013 with Mark and Jeanne Charnas celebrating the opening of Cider House Farms at their new location at 1799 Marion-Waldo Road (across from El Campesino). Cider House Farms is a family owned and operated country marketplace that proudly supports local […]
