One of the least acknowledged and least addressed concerns in our society is grief, the normal and natural reaction to loss. Marion General Hospital Hospice offers an outreach program to help guide those who wish to resolve their loss issues and move beyond their grief to a richer quality of life. This 10-week program, the […]
State considering new adult driver training, making distracted driving a fine-able offense
February 9, 2015 by
All new adult drivers would have to take a driver education course before obtaining an Ohio driver’s license under a proposal being considered by state lawmakers. The Ohio Department of Public Safety also wants to expand teen driving restrictions and make “distracted driving” — including using your cell phone — a fine-able offense, with fees […]
Ohio AG offers consumer tips following Anthem data breach
February 6, 2015 by
Following the announcement of a data breach affecting up to 80 million current and former customers of Anthem, a large health insurance company, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is encouraging consumers to take steps to protect their personal information and watch for signs of identity theft. “We encourage people affected by this or any other […]
Ohio Democratics propose minimum wage hike, bill expected to go nowhere
February 6, 2015 by
Ohio would have the highest state minimum wage in the country under a proposal by Democratic lawmakers. Senate Bill 25 would raise Ohio’s minimum wage, currently $8.10 an hour, to $10.10 an hour in 2016 with future adjustments for inflation. All 10 Democratic senators signed on to support the bill, but it is unlikely to […]
Ohioans urged to be informed & prepared before stepping out on the ice
February 6, 2015 by
As cold temperatures continue, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) encourages eager ice anglers to be aware of the conditions before ice fishing on Ohio waters. While Ohio offers an unparalleled fishing experience, it’s important to remember that no ice is safe ice, and any ice that is covered by snow should always be […]
Tallgrass Trail hosting Winter Hike
February 6, 2015 by
The Marion County Park District is hosting a winter hike at the Marion Tallgrass Trail from 1 to 3 pm this Saturday, February 7, 2015. Visitors will be able to hike at their own pace on the snow-covered trail, and may go as far as they would like. Volunteers from the Friends of Prairie Parks, […]
Auditions are Sunday for the Palace production of “Nunsense”
February 6, 2015 by
Director Clare Cooke will hold auditions for the upcoming Marion Palace Theatre production of “Nunsense” in the May Pavilion on Sunday, February 8, 2015 from 2pm to 5pm. Cooke will be selecting adult women to fill five principal roles for the comedy musical. The show stars five wacky nuns as they present a variety show […]
City, RV Schools would be boosted under governor’s education spending plan, others would be cut
February 5, 2015 by
Gov. John Kasich said he doesn’t consider his new school funding plan to be a redistribution of income, even as it sends more money to poor districts and less to richer ones. “It is a conservative point of view in that every kid should be in a position to thrive,” Kasich said. “I don’t see […]
Three tax issues expected for May Election, no contested races in primary
February 5, 2015 by
The Marion County Board of Elections has released the list of issues and candidates who filed petitions prior to the Wednesday afternoon deadline for the May 5, 2015 Primary / Special Election. Since there are no opposing candidate races within the same party, the May 2015 Primary will be considered a Primary / Special election […]
Get free help with signing up for healthcare
February 5, 2015 by
Cognosante will be offering free help with signing up for healthcare through the federal exchange, Healthcare.gov, on Friday, February 6, 2015, on the Marion Campus. The help will be available from 3:00pm to 8:00pm in Maynard Hall, 1465 Mt. Vernon Avenue in Marion. Company representatives will be on hand to: answer your questions help with […]
