The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) wants you to remember the following light bulb facts when shopping for your home or office. Consumers have multiple choices to reduce lighting costs by using bulbs that are just as bright but require less than one-third the amount of electricity. Compact fluorescent (CFL) and light-emitting diode (LED) […]
900 new students welcomed at MTC this fall, including 521 College Credit Plus students
October 12, 2015 by
Marion Technical College kicked the fall semester off with a bang. Nearly 900 new students enrolled at MTC this fall, bringing their total student population to about 2,500 students from across the state. Included in this number are 521 new College Credit Plus (CCP) students. That means that these high school students are gaining tuition-free […]
Rep. Pelanda says her Bill strengthens Ohio’s record sealing law
October 12, 2015 by
State Representative Dorothy Pelanda (R-Marysville) has announced that the Ohio House has passed House Bill 164, legislation that strengthens Ohio’s Conviction Record Sealing Law. Rep. Pelanda was a joint sponsor of the bill. House Bill 164 alters the Conviction Record Sealing Law to allow a person who is convicted of an offense to apply to […]
As the weather cools, officials remind you to stay “Safe & Sound” this winter
October 12, 2015 by
For several years now, there has been a concerted effort in Ohio to protect our older residents from accidental falls because they disproportionately affect our elders and can lead to hospitalization or death. There’s another serious risk for older Ohioans that affects them more that the rest of the population, and that’s death in a […]
2015 Fall Hydrant Flushing – Week 6 Schedule
October 12, 2015 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, October 12 through Friday, October 16 between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. “Flushing is an important part of our system’s regular maintenance program. It ensures hydrants and valves are working properly and helps prevent sediment buildup,” said Don Scott, […]
City of Marion to start annual curbside leaf collection
October 9, 2015 by
Mayor Scott Schertzer has announced that leaf collection for city residents will begin Monday, October 19, 2015 and continue through Friday, December 11, 2015. The three options for disposal of leaves by city residents are: Place leaves in the tree lawn area to be vacuumed. A vacuum-type collector will collect leaves raked to the tree […]
Fall colors starting to peek out across Ohio
October 9, 2015 by
Dynamic yellows, purples and lime greens are beginning to create the perfect backdrop for outdoor experiences across the state, and the beautiful weather is providing a great introduction to this year’s fall color viewing season. Currently, leaves throughout the state are beginning to change, creating those first opportunities to enjoy this year’s autumn makeover. “We […]
Poll: Slight majority of Ohioans approve marijuana legalization, 90 percent approve medical use
October 9, 2015 by
A majority of Ohioans favor legalizing recreational marijuana but support has not significantly changed in the past six months despite widespread advertising and campaigning for a legalization measure that appears on the November ballot, according to poll results released Thursday. In a new Quinnipiac University poll, 53 percent of Ohio voters support legalizing “small amounts […]
Kasich approval rating hits all time high
October 9, 2015 by
Gov. John Kasich scored his highest job approval rating as governor in a new poll with 62 percent of Ohioans approving of his job performance. The Quinnipiac University Swing State Poll, released Thursday, found just 29 percent gave the governor poor job marks. Another 9 percent were undecided. The results show that Kasich’s popularity remains […]
Marion BOE seeks Precinct Election Officers to work the polls on Election Day
October 8, 2015 by
Each year, thousands of Ohioans play an important role in our democracy by helping to operate polling places. Ohio’s Precinct Election Officials (PEOs) work to facilitate the voting process. The Marion County Board of Elections is seeking interested citizens to work the polls in the next 18 months. Local residents who meet the qualifications are […]
