Ohio voters oppose the deal with Iran. That’s a hot-button political issue coming up for a voter in the U.S. Senate (point: Republicans), and Ohio’s two senators are split along party lines. But before political commercials are cut, politicians who share those views should know that Ohio voters also oppose efforts to cut off federal […]
Poll: Ohioans against Iran deal, for Planned Parenthood funding and path to citizenship for illegal immigrants
August 25, 2015 by
Portman now in statistical tie with Strickland in U.S. Senate race
August 25, 2015 by
Incumbent U.S. Sen. Rob Portman has nearly erased his trailing status to his top challenger, former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland, a new Quinnpiac University poll shows today. There are more than 14 more months to go until the election. But if the election were held today, Strickland, a Democrat who held the governor’s office for […]
Officials warn of e-cigarette use among Ohio youth
August 24, 2015 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Peter Shields, MD, Deputy Director of The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James) have warned parents about the risks of e-cigarette use among children and young adults. “The beginning of a new school year is a perfect time […]
Ohio’s unemployment rate dipped in July to 5.0 percent
August 24, 2015 by
Ohio’s unemployment rate was 5.0 percent in July 2015, down from 5.2 percent in June. Ohio’s nonfarm wage and salary employment increased 14,900 over the month, from a revised 5,384,200 in June to 5,399,100 in July 2015. The number of workers unemployed in Ohio in July was 286,000, down 10,000 from 296,000 in June. The […]
Festival seeks popcorn recipes for annual contest
August 21, 2015 by
The Marion Popcorn Festival’s Recipe Contest will pop to the forefront once again in 2015. Judging will take place on Thursday, September 10, at the Marion Popcorn Festival. Mary Longo of the OSU Extension office who coordinates the event indicates it is a traditional cooking contest where the finished product must be edible and must […]
United Bank names Kuns as assistant vice president
August 21, 2015 by
Donald R. Stone, President of United Bank, N.A., Division of The Park National Bank recently announced that Jennifer Kuns has been promoted to the role of Assistant Vice President. Her office will continue to be located in the Galion Branch of United Bank. “Jennifer has been responsible for our residential mortgage area for several years […]
Poll: Kasich leads Trump in Ohio, falls far short in other states
August 21, 2015 by
Donald Trump tops the Republican presidential field in two of three crucial swing states, while John Kasich — playing with home-field advantage — is ahead of the real estate mogul in Ohio, a new poll shows. If the primary were today, Ohio’s governor would beat Trump 27 percent to 21 percent, according to the results […]
Officials set to test County tornado sirens this Saturday
August 20, 2015 by
Typically, Marion County’s tornado sirens are tested at noon on the last Saturday of every month to insure proper operation. However, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office reports that this month the test will be conducted at noon this Saturday, August 22. 2015 due to siren activation equipment being moved and upgraded. All tornado sirens in […]
The Historic Marion Palace Theatre Announces Show Times for “The Age of Adaline”
August 20, 2015 by
Movie-goers will have the chance to see The Age of Adaline, a romantic drama about a young woman, born at the turn of the 20th century, who is rendered ageless after an accident. The new release film will play at the historic Marion Palace Theatre for one weekend only. After miraculously remaining 29 years old […]
ODH reports first 2015 death from West Nile Virus
August 20, 2015 by
Ohio’s first death in a 2015 human West Nile virus (WNV) case was reported today by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH). The 91-year-old Williams County man was hospitalized with encephalitis. There have been eight reported human cases of WNV in Ohio this year in six counties – Cuyahoga, Franklin, Hamilton, Lucas, Lorain and Williams. […]
