How much longer Ohio schoolchildren might have to stay in class this summer will be up to a legislative conference committee, after the Ohio House and Senate each passed differing proposals. At issue is how many days school districts should have to make up after rough winter weather in recent weeks caused repeated class cancellations. […]
Statewide Times and Dates Set for Early Voting
February 27, 2014 by
Ohioans will be able to vote in person on two Saturdays and no Sundays ahead of this year’s general election, under a statewide early-voting schedule released Tuesday by Secretary of State Jon Husted. Husted said the statewide early-voting hours – a first for an Ohio gubernatorial election – will guarantee every voter in the state […]
Ohio State Marion Professor’s New Book Focuses on Language Arts Learning
February 26, 2014 by
Dr. Mary Jo Fresch recently authored a new education instructional book entitled, Engaging Minds in English Language Arts Classrooms: The Surprising Power of Joy, edited by Michael F. Opitz & Michael P. Ford. Released in February 2014 and published by the Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development (ASCD), this 56 page paperback book shows how […]
Rep. McClain Named Chairman of Ohio House Ways and Means
February 26, 2014 by
Speaker of the Ohio House William G. Batchelder (R-Medina) recenlty announced that he has appointed Rep. Jeff McClain (R-Upper Sandusky) as the new chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee. The House Ways and Means Committee chiefly works on taxation and budgetary issues. “Having served as a county auditor for more than 26 years, […]
Poll: Ohio Voters Back Medical Marijuana, Narrowly Support Same-Sex Marriage
February 26, 2014 by
Ohio voters overwhelmingly approve of medicinal marijuana and narrowly support same-sex marriage, according to a poll released Monday. A Quinnipiac University poll of Ohio voters found 87 percent support the use of medical marijuana while only 11 percent oppose. Ohio voters also narrowly approve of allowing adults to possess small amounts of the drug for […]
Free Dinner & Open House to Showcase Emauel Lutheran Child Care
February 26, 2014 by
Emanuel Lutheran Child Care is hosting an Open House and Spaghetti Dinner on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Dinner is free, but donations are appreciated. Organizers say they are “celebrating the wonderful outreach we have with the Marion Community.” Emanuel Lutheran Church is located at 241 South Prospect Street in Marion. For […]
Marion’s 14th Police Chief Sworn into Office
February 25, 2014 by
Mayor Scott Schertzer swore in the 14th Chief of Police for the Marion Police Department Monday morning in a packed courtroom in City Hall. Bill Collins takes over for retired Chief Tom Bell and has said that becoming chief has been a long time goal. In remarks after being sworn in, Collins said he was […]
Registration Open for Bridges Out of Poverty Workshops
February 25, 2014 by
Marion Matters has arranged for the “highly acclaimed and entertaining” Jodi Pfarr, a National Facilitator for Bridges Out of Poverty (BOP), to come to Marion to conduct two workshops on Monday, March 17, and Tuesday, March 18, 2014. There is no charge for the “Missed Appointments, Big Screen TVs, Tattoos, and No Job” workshops. The […]
Governor Proposes Tax Cuts, Education Program Changes in State of the State
February 25, 2014 by
Saying Ohio has made progress, but is “not at the summit yet,” Gov. John Kasich laid down a series of goals Monday in his State of the State address to further lower taxes, help veterans and increase educational opportunities from pre-kindergarten through college. “Together, we’ve breathed new life into Ohio in just three short years, […]
Ohio Fishing, Hunting and Trapping Licenses Now on Sale
February 25, 2014 by
Ohio’s 2014-2015 fishing, hunting and trapping licenses are now available for purchase, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Ohio’s 2014-2015 licenses will be valid immediately upon purchase through February 28, 2015. Ohio’s 2013-2014 licenses are valid through Feb. 28, 2014. White-tailed deer and fall wild turkey hunting permits will go on sale […]
