Ohio students taking the ACT college entrance exam have scored slightly higher this year and are better prepared for college than their counterparts nationwide.
State Issues Warning about Sweepstakes Scams
August 17, 2010 by
Ohio has been hit by a scourge of sweepstakes scams, Attorney General Richard Cordray says.
The fake contests are a common ploy used by con artists to swindle money or gain personal information. Since January, the Attorney General's Consumer Protection section says they have received approximately 900 complaints about sweepstakes or prizes, almost all of them scams.
Charges Filed in a Fatal January Crash
August 17, 2010 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced Tuesday that formal charges have been filed for a fatal crash that occurred on January 23, 2010. The crash occurred on State Route 423 at Kenton-Galion Road in Marion County.
Donation Helps Ready After-School Program
August 17, 2010 by
The Boys and Girls Club of Marion County says they are thrilled to receive a $1,500 donation from the Marion Community Foundation to use towards purchasing supplies needed for the upcoming after-school program.
Marion Entertainment Center Celebrates Anniversary
August 17, 2010 by
bluefusion entertainment, central Ohio’s premier bowling and entertainment destination celebrated their second year of business last week. To celebrate bluefusion threw a birthday bash on Saturday, August 14, with activities and prize give-aways.
Plan Calls for Seat Belts in Motorcoaches, but Not School Buses
August 17, 2010 by
New motorcoaches would for the first time be required to have lap-shoulder seat belts under a proposal announced Monday by Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.
The plan affects large, tour-style buses, not city buses or school buses, which are state-regulated.
City Council Committees Meeting on Tuesday
August 16, 2010 by
Three Marion City Council Committees will meet on Tuesday, August 17, to discuss topics including vacating two alleys, using compressed natural gas for City vehicles, and various appropriations and transfers.
Study – Ohio Supreme Court Races Among Nations’ Most Expensive
August 16, 2010 by
Television ad spending in Ohio's sometimes bitter races for state Supreme Court led the nation during the last decade, according to a new national study.
The report shows that between 2000 and 2009, ad spending in Ohio high court races reached $21.3 million, including $7.8 million spent by outside groups.
Marion Farm Bureau Holding Annual Dinner and Meeting
August 16, 2010 by
The Marion County Farm Bureau is holding their annual dinner and meeting on Thursday, August 19, at All Occasions Catering, 6989 Wald-Delaware Road just south of Waldo.
St. John Named 2010 Miss Teen Popcorn
August 16, 2010 by
Jennifer St. John captured the 2010 Miss Teen Popcorn title Saturday evening in festivities at River Valley High School. As Miss Teen Popcorn, St. John received a $200 scholarship donated by Primrose of Marion, her crown sponsored by Joanne Cook, a portrait from Hughes Studio, flowers and a prize package.
