Teen drivers remain one of Ohio’s most at risk groups when it comes to becoming involved in a traffic crash. And that is why the Ohio State Highway Patrol is participating in National Teen Driver Safety Week this week. From 2010-2012, teen drivers were at fault in 100,871 traffic crashes, resulting in 44,458 injuries and […]
Ohio Medicaid Expansion Approved, Faces Legal Challenges
October 22, 2013 by
Depending on who you talk to, Monday’s vote by the Ohio Controlling Board to approve $2.5 billion for Medicaid expansion was either a landmark victory for thousands in need of health care or an unconstitutional and unaffordable ballooning of big government. Either way, the fight over whether Ohio should accept billions of federal dollars to […]
New Unemployment Fraud Penalties Begin
October 22, 2013 by
Starting on October 21, 2013, new penalties have taken effect for unemployment claimants who commit fraud and for employers whose inaction leads to benefits being paid in error. Already, claimants who commit fraud are required to repay amounts they weren’t entitled to and forgo benefits for a period of time. In the most egregious cases, […]
Four Simple Steps Can Help Keep Vehicles Safe This Winter
October 22, 2013 by
October is Car Care Month and AAA is reminding motorists that proper vehicle maintenance goes hand-in-hand with safety and can help save money down the road. Last winter (December–March), the Ohio Auto Club responded to about 156,000 roadside assistance calls in its 38-county territory in Ohio. Performing the following simple car care practices can help […]
Wearing Purple Urged to Support Domestic Violence Victims
October 21, 2013 by
Turning Point is urging the public to Wear Purple on October 23, 2013, in support of victims of domestic violence. Purple is the color associated with domestic violence and by wearing purple, you are letting people know that you support the victims of domestic violence and will speak out against this crime. “Domestic violence thrives […]
Kingston Hosting Free Healthcare Act Community Chat
October 21, 2013 by
The Affordable Healthcare Act, also referred to as Obamacare, is the topic of a Community Chat presented by Attorneys David F. Bacon and Jessica B. Moon on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 from noon-1:00pm at the Kingston Residence of Marion. Bacon and Moon will provide a brief review of the Affordable Healthcare Act. The presentation will […]
Patrol Reminds Drivers to Stand Back from the Yellow and Black
October 21, 2013 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol will be participating in National School Bus Safety week which runs October 21 through October 25, 2013. This year’s theme, “Stand Back from the Yellow and Black” reminds us that the most dangerous part of the school bus ride for children is when they get on and off the bus. […]
Ohio Supreme Court to Hear Three Cases in Bucyrus
October 21, 2013 by
Two domestic violence cases and a case examining whether a minor has a right to participate in a parental visitation proceeding will be heard by the Ohio Supreme Court in Bucyrus on October 23, 2013. The Supreme Court’s justices will travel to Bucyrus High School in Crawford County to hear oral arguments in the three […]
City of Marion Starting Fall Leaf Collections
October 18, 2013 by
Mayor Scott Schertzer has announced that leaf collection for City of Marion residents will begin Monday, October 21 and continue through Friday, December 13, 2013. The three options for disposal of leaves by city residents are: Place leaves in the tree lawn area to be vacuumed. A vacuum-type collector will collect leaves raked to the […]
Osmun Named September Republican of the Month
October 18, 2013 by
Dave Osmun has been selected as September Republican of the Month by the Marion County Central and Executive Committee. He was employed for over 25 years with the Mid-Ohio Packaging Co.,and since 1971 worked in the industrial maintenance field primarily troubleshooting. Currently he is maintenance manager at Marcy Industries LLC, a disabled veteran-owned company on […]
