Winter weather can lead to dangerous driving conditions. The Bucyrus Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol urges motorists to consider the following tips on how to drive cautiously, what to do in the event of a crash, and what items to keep in your trunk for your own safety. In the event of inclement […]
Deer hunting results down across Ohio, but up in Marion County
December 9, 2016 by
Hunters checked 66,759 white-tailed deer during Ohio’s 2016 deer-gun hunting season, Nov. 28-Dec. 4, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Last year, hunters checked 73,392 deer over the weeklong deer-gun season. While most counties say that same decrease in the number of deer, Marion County was up with 403 deer checked compared […]
Marion credit union organizes donation of over 1,000 pounds of food
December 7, 2016 by
When Marion Community Credit Union launched their canned food drive in September, it came with a larger goal than they’d ever attempted – 1,000 pounds. Once the final numbers were in, they were looking at that goal in the rearview mirror. Donations collected at their two Marion branches tipped the scales at 1,100 pounds. Daniel […]
Marion YMCA holding “Healthy For Life Active Older Adult Open House”
December 7, 2016 by
On Thursday, December 8, 2016 from 8:00am-12:00PM, the Marion Family YMCA will be hosting an open house for the Marion community. Being healthy means more than simply being physically active. It’s about maintaining a balanced spirit, mind and body. The Y says they are a place where you can work toward that balance by challenging […]
“Heartbeat Bill” passed by lawmakers, constitutionality questioned
December 7, 2016 by
A bill that would make Ohio’s abortion laws the strictest in the nation is on its way to Gov. John Kasich’s desk just hours after Republicans slipped the “heartbeat bill” into a child welfare bill. The Ohio House approved Senate amendments to the bill late Tuesday night, mostly along party lines, in a 56-39 vote. […]
Governor warns Ohio on verge of recession as tax revenue falls
December 7, 2016 by
Gov. John Kasich warned lawmakers Tuesday that Ohio is “on the verge of a recession” as state tax revenues continue to fall short of expectations. According to Kasich’s budget office, state tax income revenue was $99 million, or 5 percent, below projections, the second straight month revenue has been lower than anticipated. So far this […]
Dec. 7 is deadline to decide Medicare coverage for 2017
December 7, 2016 by
Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor is reminding Ohioans on Medicare that the open enrollment deadline to determine their coverage for 2017 is Dec. 7. Taylor, also director of the Ohio Department of Insurance, said people still undecided or just starting the evaluation process can turn to the department’s Ohio Senior Health Insurance Program (OSHIIP) for free […]
Marion Palace Theatre receives State Historic Preservation Office award
December 5, 2016 by
Each year, the Ohio History Connection, State Historic Preservation Office recognizes achievements in historic preservation by presenting awards in two categories: Public Education and Awareness and Preservation Merit. The Preservation Merit Award is for preserving Ohio’s prehistory, history, architecture, or culture. The Palace Cultural Arts Association along with Quality Masonry Company, Inc. and Schooley Caldwell […]
US 23 pavement repairs complete, will return in the spring
December 5, 2016 by
All lanes of US 23 north and south are now open between State Route 229 in Delaware County and State Route 98 in Marion County, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT). The concrete pavement repairs that began in October are complete, which means traffic will not be impacted the rest of the year. […]
Ohio Attorney General warns of holiday scams
December 5, 2016 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has warned consumers of scams to avoid this holiday season. “Scams don’t take a break during the holidays, and when people are busy or distracted, they may be more likely to fall for a scam,” Attorney General DeWine said. “We just encourage people to be careful. Take a few minutes […]
