The Ohio State University Board of Trustees Monday finalized a comprehensive freeze for undergraduates on in-state tuition, mandatory fees, and housing and dining fees for a second straight year. This repeats an affordability accomplishment that had not happened in at least 40 years. The in-state tuition freeze will benefit more than 75 percent of undergraduate […]
Fentanyl cases and deaths increase in Ohio
June 6, 2016 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine continues to caution Ohioans about the powerful drug fentanyl after Prince’s autopsy reveals the artist’s cause of death was “self-administered fentanyl.” “We’ve seen what’s coming into the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) Lab, as far as drug submissions from law enforcement around the state, and statistics show how dramatically fentanyl […]
Marion crash kills one, sends six more to hospital
June 6, 2016 by
The Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a three vehicle fatal crash that occurred on Sunday, June 5, 2016 at approximately 7:00 P.M. The crash, which occurred on State Route 309 at County Road 162 in Marion Township, killed one man and injured six more. The Patrol said that a 2015 […]
2016 Summer Food Program kicks off Monday across Marion County
June 3, 2016 by
The Marion City Schools is once again participating in the Summer Food Service Program. June 6 – August 5, 2016 (closed July 4), meals will be provided to all children without charge. It’s easy to participate and no sign up is required. Just show up at the site during the posted times and kids get […]
At-risk families can get help at law school’s legal clinic
June 3, 2016 by
At-risk families in central Ohio can now get the legal help they need. Attorneys and other staff members from the Family and Youth Law Center at Capital University Law School (FYLaw) started providing legal representation and resources to eligible families on June 1, 2016. The Family and Youth Advocacy Center (FYAC), part of FYLaw, assists […]
PUCO offers tips to prepare for a power outage
June 3, 2016 by
With summer approaching, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) is reminding consumers of important outage preparation information. While the electric distribution system in Ohio is typically safe and reliable, weather conditions such as thunderstorms, high winds or snow storms can cause service interruptions. The PUCO offers these tips for being prepared in the event […]
Deadline nears to file for Homestead Exemption
June 2, 2016 by
Marion County Auditor, Joan Kasotis, is reminding Marion County taxpayers that the deadline for applying for both real estate and manufactured home tax savings through the Homestead Exemption Program is Monday, June 6, 2016. This program provides a tax relief to homeowners who are either 65 years of age and older or permanently disabled. Applicants […]
Public invited to see new combined dispatch center
June 2, 2016 by
Marion County Sheriff Tim Bailey is inviting the community to at open house at the new Marion County Central Dispatch Center on June 5th, 2016. The open house will be at 222 W. Center Street from 1pm to 4pm. Tours will be given of the consolidated 911 center during these times.
Marion County Park District June 2016 events
June 1, 2016 by
The Marion County Park District has scheduled multiple free programs in June. Unless otherwise noted, programs are at the Tallgrass Trail Nature Center, at 2093 Holland Road W., Marion. June 1 10 to 11 am: 17th Birthday Party for Cicadas. June 2 1 to 5 pm: Make leaf prints in the Tallgrass Trail Nature Center. […]
New twist to IRS scam costing Ohioans thousands
June 1, 2016 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning consumers to beware of callers who claim to represent the IRS and ask for payment via iTunes gift cards, after 10 Ohioans recently reported losing between $1,000 and $11,500 to the ploy. Hundreds of other Ohioans have reported receiving scam calls that falsely suggest they are in trouble […]
