Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted has reminded voters that the deadline to register to vote in the November 7th General Election is on October 10, 2017. Important dates to remember for this election are outlined below. Across Ohio’s 88 counties, there are 1,517 respective local issues that will appear before voters. Details on local […]
2017 Fall Hydrant Flushing – Week 7
October 2, 2017 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, October 2, through Friday, October 6, 2017 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. “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 […]
Four sent to Columbus hospitals in weekend crash
October 2, 2017 by
Troopers from the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating a serious injury crash that occurred on Sunday, October 1, 2017 at 12:45pm on State Route 309 at Marion-Williamsport Road in Marion County. The crash involved a blue 2000 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Elisha R. Cottrill, age 30, of Marion, a Silver […]
Marion Republicans open office preparing for November election
October 2, 2017 by
Marion County Republican Headquarters will be open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. until after the November 7, 2017 election, according to Jackie Smith, coordinator. Beginning Monday, October 2, volunteers will be available to answer question and to offer literature and yard signs at 114 S. […]
Section of State Route 739 closes for culvert replacement
October 2, 2017 by
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) said that starting Monday, October 2, 2017 State Route 739 between Larue-Green Camp Road & Centerville-Green Camp Road will close in both directions for culvert replacement. The posted detour is: State Route 739 to State Route 37 to Richwood to State Route 47 to State Route 4 to State Route […]
Some State officials express disillusionment over district report cards
October 2, 2017 by
State Sen. Peggy Lehner used to be completely behind Ohio’s testing and school accountability system. “I no longer feel that way,” the chair of the Senate Education Committee told a panel in Shaker Heights this week. “I look at 20 years of federally-mandated testing…and I came to question it.” She is not alone. Ohio’s latest […]
Required safety drill at Grant and Harding included police sweep, no drugs found
September 27, 2017 by
Grant Middle School and Harding High School conducted lockdown safety drills this morning, complying with state requirements. The district also invited local law enforcement to sweep the school with canine units in a search for drugs and contraband while on lockdown. No drugs were found in either school during the searches. State law requires schools […]
OSU announces plan to cover full cost of tuition for Ohio Pell families
September 27, 2017 by
The Ohio State University will increase aid to provide an unprecedented affordability commitment for in-state students. The university will ensure that all in-state students who qualify for Pell Grants — a key federal program for students with financial need — receive an aid package that covers the full cost of tuition and mandatory fees. The […]
State Treasurer’s race has first Democrat candidate
September 27, 2017 by
Rob Richardson, a Democrat from Cincinnati, will begin his run for Ohio treasurer on Wednesday with campaign stops in Youngstown, Columbus and Cincinnati. Richardson is the first Democrat to enter the 2018 treasurer’s race. On the Republican side, State Rep. Robert Sprague, of Findlay, is running against Franklin County Auditor Clarence Mingo in the primary. […]
Bill would create stiffer penalties for school bullies
September 27, 2017 by
Schools need to stop ignoring bullying and take real action to stop it, say two local state legislators who have proposed separate new laws to curb the bad behavior. State Sen. Sandra Williams, a Cleveland Democrat, and State Rep. Dave Greenspan, a Westlake Republican, have different approaches to their bills. But both say they have […]
