Secretary of State Jon Husted said Wednesday that a proposal in the Ohio Senate is lawmakers’ best bet for delivering on their promise to enact redistricting reform before the end of the year. “I believe the Senate proposal is a better starting point at getting something accomplished in this General Assembly than introducing these new […]
OhioHealth Names New Leader at Marion General Hospital
November 19, 2014 by
OhioHealth has announced leadership changes at three of its hospitals including naming a new president for OhioHealth Marion General. The president’s position at Marion General has been open since John Sanders left OhioHealth in April of this year. Bruce P. Hagen will take the reigns of OhioHealth Marion General Hospital starting January 12, 2015. Hagen, […]
Students Invited to Enter “Top Dog” Contest
November 19, 2014 by
Do you think your dog is the best dog in Marion County? If so, you could win a special license tag or other prize for your pet. To highlight the importance of licensing your dog, Marion County Auditor Joan Kasotis is inviting area youth to participate in the annual Top Dog Contest. Contest rules include: […]
Ohioans Reminded to be Fire Safe During Winter Months
November 19, 2014 by
The first significant snow of the season has hit Ohio, and State Fire Marshal Larry Flowers wants to remind Ohioans that that there is increased risk for home fires when the weather turns bad. However, many of these fires are preventable and citizens can reduce their risks of becoming a fire casualty by identifying potential […]
LWV Marion Meeting Features Tour of Goodwill’s Recycling Operation
November 18, 2014 by
League of Women Voters of Marion’s monthly program meeting, Recycling in Marion – What’s New?, will be held at the Goodwill corporate offices, 340 West Fairground St., Thursday, November 20, 6:00 p.m. With the ever-pressing need for communities and individuals to engage in recycling efforts, League urges residents to attend this informative event. President/CEO Bob […]
Ohio House Committee Approved Bill to Eliminate Minimum Pay Scale for Teachers
November 18, 2014 by
The House Education Committee voted Monday to kill the state’s minimum pay scale for teachers in a move some members hope will let school districts create new or merit-based pay plans. If passed into law, the bill would allow districts negotiate new pay scales with their local teachers union, without the state requiring minimum pay […]
Cold Temps Force Delay to Hydrant Flushing
November 18, 2014 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division announced Monday that hydrant flushing in the Village of Prospect scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday has been postponed. The work has been rescheduled for Monday and Tuesday of next week (November 24 and 25) between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. “Flushing is an important part of Aqua’s maintenance program but with […]
Older Ohioans at Increased Risk for Complications from Snow and Cold
November 18, 2014 by
The first significant snowfall of winter 2014-15 is on the ground in most of the state, and temperatures and wind chill are in record-low territory. The Ohio Department of Aging reminds all Ohioans that our bodies react differently to extreme conditions as we age. Among other factors, older adults are at higher risk because they […]
Agencies Remind Ohioans that Heating Assistance is Available
November 18, 2014 by
The Ohio Development Services Agency (ODSA) and the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) want to remind Ohioans that assistance is available if you have been disconnected or are threatened with disconnection from your utility service. The Winter Crisis Program, a component of the Home Energy Assistance Program, provides assistance to eligible households that are […]
Ohio Attorney General Warns of Social Media Scams
November 18, 2014 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has warned Ohio consumers about scams that attract potential victims through social media. “Scams can be found anywhere, and social media is no exception,” Attorney General DeWine said. “The same rules that apply to other scams apply here — if it sounds too good to be true it probably is, […]
