As Ohio’s tax filing deadline of April 15 draws closer, the Ohio Department of Taxation (ODT) reminds Ohio taxpayers that income tax fraud and identity theft continue to pose a danger to filers. So far this tax filing season, officials said Ohio’s strengthened security efforts have intercepted a record number of returns seeking fraudulent refunds, […]
ODNR: Fish winterkill may be common as ice retreats from Ohio’s ponds and lakes
March 19, 2015 by
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is reminding people that fish kills may be common in ponds and small lakes this spring. Winter die-offs of fish that result from long periods of heavy ice and snow cover on small waters are referred to as “winterkills.” Winterkills may occur in some Ohio waters this year […]
2015 Popcorn Festival will be a “Poppin’ Safari” – t-shirt design contest entries sought
March 18, 2015 by
The 2015 Marion Popcorn Festival is set for September 10, 11 and 12 and the theme for this year’s event will be “Poppin’ Safari.” Festival officials indicated that, although the overall theme for the Festival is “The Big Pop,” the Festival’s parade and pageant events enjoy setting a secondary theme each year to give the […]
Mandatory 10-digit dialing is here for callers in the Ohio 740 area code
March 18, 2015 by
Beginning March 21, 2015, all local calls made within the Ohio 740 area code must be placed using the 10 or 11 digit telephone number (area code plus the seven-digit telephone number or 1+area code + seven-digit telephone number). To ensure a continuing supply of telephone numbers, the new 220 area code will be added […]
Open burning precautions urged during spring wildfire season
March 18, 2015 by
Ohioans are advised to be aware of the state’s outdoor burning regulations and take necessary precautions if they are planning to burn debris this spring, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). “Most wildfires in Ohio are caused by people that are simply careless when burning trash and other debris,” said Robert Boyles, […]
Marion City School Board votes to display Ten Commandments plaque at Historical Society
March 17, 2015 by
The Marion City Schools Board of Education voted Monday to display a Ten Commandments plaque previously hung at Harding High School at the Marion County Historical Society. The plaque will be loaned to the historical society while the school district will retain ownership. The school district may request the plaque back at any time. Superintendent […]
Police: officer fired shot after suspect drew weapon
March 17, 2015 by
The Marion Police Department said Monday that one of its detectives fired his weapon at a fleeing suspect after the man drew a gun and pointed it at pursuing officers. On March 16, 2015 shortly after 2:00pm, detectives from the MARMET Drug Task Force stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation as part of an […]
State transportation bill would make it illegal to hog the left lane on a highway
March 17, 2015 by
It soon may be illegal to hog the left lane of many Ohio highways, under language added Monday to the state’s transportation budget bill. Under the provision, added by an Ohio Senate panel, motorists driving on highways with at least three lanes in the same direction could only use the far left lane to pass, […]
Proposal would boost some Ohio speed limits to 75 mph
March 17, 2015 by
Speed limits along the Ohio Turnpike and rural freeways in the state would be raised from 70 miles per hour to 75 mph under changes made Monday to the state’s transportation budget bill. The proposed 75-mph limit would apply to the same stretches of highway in Ohio that had the speed limit raised two years […]
Extra patrols enforcing local traffic safety for St. Patrick’s Day
March 17, 2015 by
Marion County Sheriff Tim Bailey announced his office will be participating in a countywide traffic detail targeting speed and alcohol related violations for the St. Patrick’s Day holiday. Deputies will be conducting extra traffic enforcement and patrol through St. Patrick’s Day. Sheriff Tim Bailey’s office has received a grant from the Ohio Department of Public […]
