Ohio’s already record-low recidivism rate has dropped again, according to Gary C. Mohr, Director of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction. The new rate of 27.1 percent betters the previous rate of 28.7 percent, and continues to be well below the national average of 40-44 percent. “When measured against the national recidivism rates for […]
ODH: Fewer Ohio Kids Abusing Rx Painkillers, Many Texting & Driving
March 6, 2014 by
Prescription painkiller abuse by teens dropped nearly in half during the past two years, according to the Ohio Department of Health’s 2013 Ohio Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS). In 2011, 21.3 percent of students reported using prescription pain relievers or painkillers without a doctor’s prescription one or more times during their life; in 2013 that […]
Update: Police Investigating Double Shooting at Marion Bar
March 5, 2014 by
The Marion Police Department is investigating the shooting of two males early Tuesday morning outside of a local bar. They are searching for a suspect that they call “armed and dangerous.” At about 1:29am on Tuesday, March 5, 2014, officers responded to the parking lot of the Timeout Bar on Davids Street for the report […]
Prettyman Named Program Manager at Marion Community Foundation
March 5, 2014 by
Julie Prettyman has been selected to fill the new position of Program Manager at Marion Community Foundation, announced Susie Brown, Chair of the Board of Trustees chairperson. “We are pleased to welcome Julie,” said President/CEO Dean L. Jacob. “She has extensive experience in project management in both for-profit and non-profit organizations, as well as previous […]
Financial Peace Class Starting at Richland Road Church of Christ
March 5, 2014 by
Richland Road Church of Christ will be offering Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace Class beginning Monday, March 10, 2014 at 6:00 PM. Organizers say we all need a plan for our money and Financial Peace University (FPU) is that plan. Through video teaching, class discussions and interactive small group activities, FPU presents biblical, practical steps to […]
Marion-area Blood Drives Announced for March
March 5, 2014 by
The American Red Cross will conduct open blood drives at the following Marion County locations this month: Noon to 6 p.m., Sunday, March 2, Dayspring Wesleyan Church (Summer Fellowship Hall,) 2431 Marion –Mt. Gilead Road Noon to 6 p.m., Monday, March 3, Marion Public Library (Bus), 445 East Church Street 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., […]
Teacher Launches Write-in Challenge to Incumbant Congressman
March 5, 2014 by
Oberlin teacher Janet Garrett was appalled when Ohio’s latest congressional redistricting plan shifted her progressive community into the district represented by Ohio’s most conservative member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Jim Jordan of Champaign County, instead of the Democratic district held by Toledo’s Marcy Kaptur. Garrett, 61, was also appalled when she learned […]
Fine Art Society Holding High School Juried Art Show
March 4, 2014 by
The Mid-Ohio Fine Art Society will host Discover, a juried art competition featuring high school artists, on Friday, March 7, 2014 at the Barlow Art Center. The show will be held from 6:00pm to 9:00pm with an artists’ reception at 6:00pm. MOFAS invited all Marion County high schools to participate. Students from Marion Harding, Elgin, […]
Record Number of Concealed Carry Licenses Issued in 2013
March 4, 2014 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has issued a report indicating that more than 145,000 concealed carry licenses were issued in Ohio in 2013, the largest number since licenses were first issued in 2004. According to statistics reported to the Attorney General’s office, county sheriffs in Ohio issued 96,972 new licenses and 48,370 renewal licenses in […]
Ohio Nursing Home, Assisted Living Facility Residents Rate Their Providers
March 4, 2014 by
The Ohio Department of Aging once again has surveyed residents of Ohio nursing homes and assisted living facilities to determine their satisfaction with the care they receive there. Nursing home residents gave their facilities an 87.5 average overall satisfaction rating, and assisted living residents gave their providers a 92.3 score in the 2013 Long-term Care […]
