Ohio’s young hunters checked 6,453 white-tailed deer during the two-day youth gun season, Nov. 22-23, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). This season provided youth hunters with their first opportunity to pursue deer with specific straight-walled cartridge rifles and young hunters, taking advantage of these rifles, harvested 378 deer over the weekend. […]
STEADY U Ohio offers “savvy and safe” holiday shopping tips for seniors
November 28, 2014 by
As holiday shopping season gets into full swing, the STEADY U Ohio initiative reminds Ohioans that there are things they can do to prevent falls during the hustle and bustle of bargain hunting. Older adults are at increased risk for falls and fall-related injuries, and the chances of a fall go up when we are […]
Marion unemployment rate dips below 5 percent: First time since 2007
November 26, 2014 by
The unemployment rate for Marion County was 4.9 percent in October 2014, down from 5.2 percent in September. It makes the first time the local rate has been below 5 percent since May 2007. The dip in the rate comes even as the available workforce increased by 200 more people due to just as many […]
Know your rights this holiday shopping season
November 26, 2014 by
As shoppers prepare to take advantage of deals around Thanksgiving and into the holiday shopping season, Attorney General Mike DeWine is encouraging Ohioans to remember their consumer rights. “Whether you’ll be shopping in stores or online this year, it’s important to remember your rights as a consumer,” Attorney General DeWine said. “Take a moment to […]
Conservative and liberal groups call for redistricting reform in Ohio
November 26, 2014 by
A conservative think tank and liberal advocacy group usually at odds with each other are on the same page on one issue — redistricting reform. State legislators are considering proposals to change how Ohio draws its congressional and legislative boundaries, a process that has become bitterly hyperpartisan as the party in power draws lines favoring […]
State Fire Marshal urges cooking safety for Thanksgiving
November 26, 2014 by
The holiday season is here, and State Fire Marshal Larry Flowers wants to remind Ohioans of some safety tips that can help during this time of the year. Many of us will be cooking for family and guests, and Thanksgiving Day can increase the likelihood of such a fire. “Cooking is the leading cause of […]
Government closings for Thanksgiving holiday
November 25, 2014 by
Mayor Scott Schertzer has announced that all City of Marion departments will be closed on Thursday, November 27, 2014 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Offices in City Hall will also be closed on Friday, November 28, 2014. As a result of City Hall offices being closed on Friday, the weekly early closure day will be observed […]
Marion history professor to deliver Ohio State’s autumn commencement address
November 25, 2014 by
David Steigerwald, professor of history at The Ohio State University, has been selected to speak at Ohio State’s 2014 autumn commencement. Approximately 3,200 degrees will be conferred at the ceremony, which begins at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 21, at the Jerome Schottenstein Center. Steigerwald teaches 20th century American history at the university’s Marion and […]
Ohio tax revenues nearly quarter billion over projections
November 25, 2014 by
One-third of the way through the state government’s budget year, Ohio’s tax receipts are running nearly a quarter of a billion dollars ahead of projections. The bounty sets up a scenario in which the biggest challenge in setting a budget proposal for the next two years could be resisting the natural temptation to spend more, […]
Patrol Reminds Drivers to Wear Safety Belts this Thanksgiving Holiday
November 25, 2014 by
In anticipation of increased traffic during the Thanksgiving holiday, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to buckle up every trip, every time. Properly wearing a safety belt is the single most effective thing you can do to protect yourself in a crash. In addition, remember to follow all traffic laws and not drive […]
