Troopers from the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Friday, July 8, 2016, at approximately 10:20 a.m. on Center Street between the intersections of Lincoln Avenue and Reed Avenue in the City of Marion. The crash involved a 2002 blue Dodge Dakota pick-up driven by […]
OhioHealth Marion Area Physicians welcomes new providers
July 8, 2016 by
OhioHealth is welcoming three new physician specialists and a new certified nurse practitioner to Marion: Monica Vora, DO (Neurology); Shravan Agrawal, MD (Psychiatry); Martie Gravitt, MD (Pediatrics); and Debra Jackson-Elwer, CNP (Cancer Care). Monica Vora, DO, is the newest member of Marion’s neurology team. She is a board-certified physician specializing in general neurology. Dr. Vora […]
High lottery jackpots results in more lottery scams
July 8, 2016 by
As the Mega Millions jackpot rises, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning consumers to beware of lottery and sweepstakes scams. Consumers are receiving phony calls, letters, and Facebook messages claiming they have won money. They are told they must send $200 to $300 or more to cover fees, taxes, or insurance. If they pay […]
Nation’s largest youth shooting competition comes to Morrow County
July 8, 2016 by
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is happy to partner with the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) as they host their 2016 National Championship July 9-16 at the Cardinal Shooting Center in Marengo, a half hour north of Columbus. More than 3,000 student athletes from all over the country are expected to participate in […]
Cashless system proposed for Ohio medical marijuana purchases
July 8, 2016 by
Ohio could be the first medical marijuana state to fix the industry’s cash-only situation. Half the states and the District of Columbia have legalized medical marijuana but the federal government still considers it among the most dangerous drugs. Banks, credit unions and credit card companies are reluctant to provide services to legal marijuana businesses because […]
Marion youth appointed to Ohio Teen Ambassador Board
July 7, 2016 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced the members of his office’s 2016-2017 Teen Ambassador Board. Those members include a Marion student. Harding High School’s Anthony Miller will join more than 230 high school juniors and seniors as part of this year’s board. They represent over 50 counties and more than 150 schools. Their average […]
Local troopers joining annual Guns-N-Hoses blood donation campaign
July 7, 2016 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is teaming up with the American Red Cross, police officers and firefighters this July for the 21st annual Guns-N-Hoses campaign in Central Ohio. In the spirit of saving lives, troopers will give blood themselves, and they encourage the public to join them in a friendly competition to see which group […]
Information meeting set for 2016 Popcorn Festival Pageants
July 6, 2016 by
The Marion Popcorn Festival will again be having a full slate of pageant opportunities for all age groups and, new this year, men. If you are interested in taking part in any of the pageants, there will be an informational meeting for parents and participants at bluefusion located in the Plaza Shopping Center on Route […]
Patrol reports 12 fatalities across Ohio over July Fourth weekend
July 6, 2016 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting that 12 people lost their lives in a total of 11 traffic crashes during the 2016 July Fourth reporting period, which began Friday, July 1 and ended Monday, July 4. Impairment was proven to be a factor in four of those crashes. Troopers made 673 arrests for impaired […]
Libertarians will not appear on ballot this year, choose to go independent route
July 6, 2016 by
No candidates will run as Libertarians in Ohio this year, as the state organization has declined to apply for recognition as a minor party, according to a spokesman. Tuesday is the deadline for prospective minor parties in Ohio to apply for state recognition. But Libertarian Party of Ohio spokesman Aaron Keith Harris said his group […]
