State auditors issued 414 public records-related citations to 357 public entities in calendar year 2016, Auditor of State Dave Yost announced Sunday, the first day of Sunshine Week for 2017. The majority of citations stemmed from officials neglecting to attend state-required public records trainings, entities lacking public records policies or a failure to make the […]
PUCO warns of utility payment scam
March 13, 2017 by
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) is warning utility customers to beware of a payment scam that has re-surfaced across the state recently. The scam is targeting electric and natural gas utility customers, both residential and small business. A caller claiming to represent the utility informs the customer that they owe money from their […]
OhioHealth makes long term commitment to Harding 2020 project
March 10, 2017 by
In 1920, the nation’s attention turned to Marion, Ohio during Senator Warren G. Harding’s “front porch” presidential campaign. One hundred years later, Marion will again be at center stage as we celebrate the centennial of Harding’s successful campaign and highlight his White House legacy. The Ohio History Connection and Marion Technical College are working together […]
Ohio bill would cap interest on “pay day” loans
March 10, 2017 by
Interest on short-term loans would be capped at a 28 percent annual percentage rate under bipartisan legislation introduced Wednesday in the Ohio House. The bill limits payday loan lenders from charging more than 28 percent interest plus monthly fees of 5 percent on the first $400 loaned, or a maximum of $20. The bill also […]
Lawmakers propose additional eligibility checks for SNAP and Medicaid
March 10, 2017 by
A pair of Ohio bills introduced Wednesday would require additional eligibility checks for people receiving food stamp benefits or health insurance through Medicaid. Currently, enrollees in Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP or food stamps, must notify program officials when their income changes. Senate Bill 96 and House Bill 119 would require […]
“SING” comes to the Palace Theatre this weekend
March 10, 2017 by
Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment latest animated adventure, “SING” is scheduled at the historic Marion Palace Theatre March 10 through March 12, 2017. Featuring more than 65 hit songs and some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, “SING” is fun family entertainment for all ages. Universal Pictures provides a synopsis of the musical comedy: Set in a […]
Organizers cancel annual Cupcake Wars over lack of bakers
March 8, 2017 by
Despite having record presale tickets for attendees to the TWIG IV Marion Board of Realtors Cupcake Wars, the event will not go on as scheduled on March 14 at 7 p.m. The event was to be held at the new Barn at All Occasions Catering in Waldo this year. After turning bakers away in past […]
Johnston celebrates 100th birthday
March 8, 2017 by
Kingston Residence of Marion’s resident Susie Mae Johnston celebrated her 100 year old birthday recently. Born February 27, 1917 on her parents’ farm in Pleasant Township, Susie graduated from Pleasant School in 1935 and attended Marion Business College. She married G. William Weir in 1941 and they had two children Su S. Weir-Rowles and W. […]
Tallgrass Trail hosting Shamrock Hike on Saturday
March 8, 2017 by
The Marion County Park District will host a Shamrock Hike Saturday, March 11, at the Tallgrass Trail from 1 to 4 p.m. Hikers are invited to hike at their own pace, as far as they like, and then stop in the nature center for snacks. For those who prefer a guided program, Naturalist James Anderson […]
Marion unemployment rate jumped in January
March 8, 2017 by
The unemployment rate for Marion County jumped higher in January 2017 to 6.5 percent, up from 5.0 percent in December 2016. That puts the local rate higher than it was a year ago when it stood at 5.8 percent. While not good news, Marion County was not alone in seeing a large increase in their […]
