An expansion of Medicaid that's part of the Obama health care law will boost the program's cost to Ohio taxpayers by $1.45 billion over five years, according to projections provided to a newspaper by the administration of Democratic Gov. Ted Strickland.
Palace Theatre Holding Volunteer Orientation
June 18, 2010 by
The Marion Palace Theatre is holding a mandatory orientation session on Saturday, June 26 at 10:00 am. This is for all current and potential Palace volunteers who have yet to attend one of the previously offered training sessions.
State’s Unemployment Rate Down Slightly
June 18, 2010 by
Ohio's unemployment rate was 10.7 percent in May, down from 10.9 percent in April, according to data released by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Ohio’s nonfarm wage and salary employment increased 17,100 over the month, from the revised 5,035,400 in April to 5,052,500 in May.
Photography Contest Seeks “Life of a Farmer”
June 18, 2010 by
The Ohio Department of Agriculture today announced its third annual photo contest. Participants will have until Dec. 31, 2010, to capture their personal interpretation of this year’s theme “Life of a Farmer.”
Highlights of Festivals Around Ohio
June 18, 2010 by
State officials say the Buckeye State is home to some of the country's premier summer festivals and celebrations of small-town Americana, and offers a number of ways to get in a festive mood this summer.
Golf Outing to Benefit Safety City
June 17, 2010 by
The Marion Area Browns Backers are holding a golf outing on Saturday, June 26. Proceeds from the event benefit the organization and Safety City in Marion.
The day begins with registration at 9:30 am and a 10:15 am tee-off.
The outing is at King’s Mill Golf Course in Waldo and will be a 4-Person Regular Scramble.
Several Marion Bridges to be Load Tested
June 17, 2010 by
The Marion County Commissioners Thursday approved a contract between the Marion County Engineer’s Office and Kohli & Kaliher Associates of Lima to provide load testing of several local bridges.
Area Teachers Studying Math and Science at Tri-Rivers
June 17, 2010 by
Teachers are on vacation, right? Wrong. Several area math, science and technology teachers are attending a Math Machines Workshop at Tri-Rivers this week called Connecting Math, Science and Technology. They are using algebra and geometric formulas to build a calculator-controlled Science And Math (SAM) vehicle and two other math machines for use in their classrooms.
State Auction Offers Nearly 140 Vehicles
June 17, 2010 by
Approximately 138 cars, SUVs, trucks, vans and other vehicles will be available for bidding at the State of Ohio surplus auction Saturday, June 19.
5k Run/Walk to Benefit Elgin Football
June 17, 2010 by
This year the Elgin football program will be hosting its second annual Big Bang 5K Fun Run and Walk in Prospect.
The race is July 3 at 9:30 am starting at the Prospect American Legion Hall and ending at Prospect Park.
