The forecast for the next several days looks more like January than November and is a not-so-subtle reminder that winter is coming. The Ohio Department of Aging joins the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness in promoting Nov. 16-22, 2014, as Winter Safety Awareness Week, and encourages older Ohioans and their caregivers to take steps […]
Bill Would Limit Yearly Testing of Ohio Students
November 17, 2014 by
A bill to limit state testing of students in Ohio to four hours a year will be up for vote from the House Education Committee Monday, after parents and educators testified this week that standardized testing is becoming a burden on students. Testimony on Monday and Thursday was not extensive as the cap on testing […]
Ohioans Advised to Review Insurance, Prepare Property and Vehicles for Winter
November 17, 2014 by
Taking a few extra steps before winter sets in will help keep you safer and less at risk of incurring damage to your property and vehicle, said Ohio’s Lieutenant Governor and Insurance Director Mary Taylor. Ohio’s Winter Safety Awareness Week is Nov. 16-22 and the Ohio Department of Insurance and other partners in the Ohio […]
State Expands Services for Unemployed Veterans
November 14, 2014 by
Governor John R. Kasich and Lt. Governor Mary Taylor have proclaimed November Hire a Veteran Month, and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) encourages employers to consider the skills and abilities of military veterans when seeking new employees. “According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are approximately 35,000 unemployed veterans in Ohio,” […]
Bill Would Remove Pay Schedule Requirements for Ohio Teachers
November 14, 2014 by
A proposal to stop requiring schools to have a traditional pay schedule for teachers is back on the table for state legislators. The House Education Committee added that change today into a House Bill 343 — a bill that rounds up several small issues into one package. See the new amendments to HB343 by clicking […]
Leading House Republican Submits Proposals for Re-Districting Overhaul
November 14, 2014 by
A leading Ohio House Republican has proposed a major overhaul of how the state draws its congressional and legislative districts, though its chances of passage are still unclear. Twin resolutions introduced Thursday by House Speaker Pro Tempore Matt Huffman of Lima would give minority party leaders more of a say in the state’s redistricting process […]
Marion State Representative Elected to Leadership in Ohio House
November 13, 2014 by
State Representative Dorothy Pelanda (R-Marysville) was elected Wednesday by her fellow Republican legislators in the Ohio House to serve as Assistant Majority Whip during the upcoming 131st General Assembly. “I am humbled at the honor of being elected to leadership and will work tirelessly towards caucus unity for the good of the people of this […]
Speaker to Discuss Enhancing Physical, Mental Health for Seniors
November 13, 2014 by
Dr. J. R. Clark, Psy. D., will be the guest speaker for the Marion County Council on Aging on Tuesday, November 18, 2014. Dr. Clark’s presentation will focus on older adults and how they can enhance their physical and mental health. He will provide participants with accurate scientific information describing the causes and nature of […]
Marion YMCA Members Now Able to Access Y Facilities Across Ohio for Free
November 13, 2014 by
The Y says they stand for healthy living and in order to make sure all members continue to be involved wherever they may travel or work, YMCAs across Ohio have joined together to offer reciprocal membership through their “My Y is Every Y” program. The program, which launched in October, allows Ohio YMCA members to […]
City of Marion Auditor Awarded “Certificate of Achievement for Excellence”
November 13, 2014 by
The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to City of Marion by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The GFOA said that the Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting […]
