On February 2, 2017 at 2:46am, Officer Dylan Reese of the Marion Police Department conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle that had no visible registration on it. During his investigation, Officer Reese said that it was determined that the vehicle he stopped had just been stolen from a breaking and entering of One Stop Auto […]
Patrol urges making a sober driver part of your game plan this Super Bowl Sunday
February 3, 2017 by
As Super Bowl Sunday is historically a day when many friends and family have gatherings involving alcohol, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging fans to be safe this Sunday by refraining from driving impaired. If you plan on consuming alcohol, be sure to designate a sober driver to get you home safely. Help others […]
Reminder – City of Marion does not pick up yard waste during winter
February 1, 2017 by
The City of Marion does not collect yard waste at curbside during winter months (mid-December through mid-April). Residents may take yard waste directly to Park Enterprise Construction (560 Barks Rd. W.) and drop yard waste off at no-charge. Call Park Enterprise at 740-223-7275 for additional information on acceptance program or for hours of operation.
Marion County Bar Association provides funding to educate tenants and landlords
February 1, 2017 by
Maintaining the supply of safe, affordable housing is a critical challenge in Marion, according to Staci Thomas, Managing Attorney of the Legal Aid Society of Columbus‘ Marion office. She says that often tenants do not know how to solve housing conditions issues, the purpose of rent escrow or how to use it effectively. With the […]
Attorney warns of “Can You Hear Me” calls reported in Ohio
February 1, 2017 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today warned that since Friday, several Ohioans have reported suspicious calls from callers asking “Can you hear me?” Similar calls have been reported throughout the country as part of an alleged scam to trick consumers into responding “Yes” and using their response to place unauthorized charges on their phone or […]
Governor proposes Sales Tax increase, How much would it cost you?
February 1, 2017 by
Gov. John Kasich wants to increase Ohio’s sales tax by a half-percentage point, a move that would add pennies, nickels and dimes to most purchases. But over the course of a year, what would the tax hike cost you? The answer for a typical Ohio family is likely close to $70 a year in new […]
Ohio Senate, House Leaders push back on Governor’s budget proposal
February 1, 2017 by
Ohio Senate President Larry Obhof responded to Gov. John Kasich’s proposed tax cut package by saying he supports lowering state income tax rates but isn’t interested in “tax shifting” to get there. The tax package, proposed as part of the state’s two-year budget, would cut income taxes 17 percent over two years. The cut is […]
Palace production of Roald Dahl’s “James and the Giant Peach” features 40 local youth
January 30, 2017 by
A “giant adventure” awaits theatre-goers when Roald Dahl’s classic tale, “James and the Giant Peach,” comes to life on the historic Marion Palace Theatre stage. This stage adaptation, performed by a local cast of children, opens Friday, February 17, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. Additional performances are scheduled for Saturday, February 18 at 7:30 p.m. and […]
State releases draft rules for medical marijuana, some question fee rates
January 30, 2017 by
State regulators rolled out more details for Ohio’s new medical marijuana program Friday, prompting members of a panel advising the process to question the high fees proposed for marijuana business owners. Under the proposed rules, medical marijuana product manufacturers, called processors, would pay $100,000 a year for one of 40 available licenses. Large-scale marijuana growers […]
Ohio Attorney General issues update on identity theft unit
January 30, 2017 by
Ahead of Data Privacy Day (January 28), Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine issued an update on his office’s Identity Theft Unit, which helps victims correct the effects of identity theft. In 2016, the Ohio Attorney General’s Identity Theft Unit received 1,057 complaints and helped victims clear more than $890,000 in fraudulent charges, according to complaint […]
