Lieutenant Governor and Insurance Director Mary Taylor announced the Ohio Department of Insurance helped Ohio consumers save or recover $24.5 million in 2014 while assisting nearly 230,000 Ohioans mainly through its toll-free hotlines, community outreach efforts and counseling sessions. Over the past four years the Department has saved or recovered $84 million (2011- $11.6 million, […]
Memoirs and Memories cast members will get personal with their audience
February 19, 2015 by
The Marion Palace Theatre is set to present Memoirs & Memories, a show intended to give the audience a behind the scenes look at musical theatre and some of their favorite Palace performers. Show times are Saturday, February 28 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 1 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $18 adults and $12 […]
Area residents and organizations received nearly $270,000 from Modern Woodmen in 2014
February 19, 2015 by
Residents and community organizations in central Ohio received $267,294.12 in assistance through Modern Woodmen of America’s fraternal programs and member projects in 2014, according to recently released results from the fraternal financial services organization. The financial contribution supports social, educational and volunteer activities in the region. “The impact that Modern Woodmen members make on this […]
Bill would create online voter registration option in Ohio
February 19, 2015 by
Ohioans would be able to register to vote online under legislation being considered at the Ohio Statehouse. Sen. Frank LaRose, a Copley Republican, introduced a bill Wednesday requiring the secretary of state to set up an online registration system as an option for new voters. LaRose’s bill has Republican and Democratic cosponsors. Similar legislation was […]
Following price hike, Ohio AG requests rebates from Naloxone manufacturer
February 19, 2015 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced he is requesting that Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a manufacturer of naloxone, provide rebates to consumers such as police departments and other agencies that distribute the drug in Ohio after the company dramatically increased its prices. Naloxone reverses the effects of opioids on the brain and can limit or stop […]
Marion Community Foundation looks to award over $300k in scholarships
February 18, 2015 by
Applications are now being accepted for the 2015 Marion Community Foundation Scholarship Program. The annual scholarship program for high school seniors and graduates will award more than $300,000 in Marion and surrounding areas. “Each scholarship has different eligibility requirements and selection criteria, as determined by the wishes of the donor who created the fund,” said […]
State officials offer safety tips for continued extreme winter weather
February 18, 2015 by
The National Weather Service reports that dangerously low temperatures and wind chills will continue to impact Ohio until Saturday. Temperatures are expected to rise to the 20s and 30s by the weekend. “When temperatures and wind chills are this extreme, it is safest to limit your time and exposure to the outdoor elements,” said Evan […]
Lawmakers introduce another “Heartbeat Bill” which would be among nation’s strictest
February 18, 2015 by
Lawmakers in the Ohio House are once again seeking to make Ohio’s abortion laws among the strictest in the nation. Republican Reps. Christina Hagan of Alliance and Ron Hood of Ashville introduced the “heartbeat bill” on Tuesday with 48 co-sponsors, including Marion’s two representatives, Jeff McClain and Dorothy Pelanda. House Bill 69 would ban abortions […]
Ohio prison population lower than officials predicted
February 18, 2015 by
Ohio’s inmate population is growing more slowly than state officials expected just a year ago, thanks in part to a dropping crime rate and new efforts to find alternatives to prison. Civil liberties activists offered cautious praise that the state is expecting fewer prisoners in the next few years, though they said that Ohio’s inmate […]
Marion film viewing to explore the impact of the war on drugs
February 17, 2015 by
For the past 40 years, the war on drugs has resulted in more than 45 million arrests, $1 trillion dollars in government spending, and America’s role as the world’s largest jailer. Yet for all that, drugs are cheaper, purer, and more available than ever. The Crawford-Marion ADAMH board, in partnership with the Marion County Court […]
