After three years of decreases, the inmate population in Ohio’s prison system is projected to reach a record 51,601 by June 30 – more than 4,100 higher what state officials predicted in 2012. And by 2019, the population is expected to climb even higher to 53,484 inmates, or 139 percent above what the prison system […]
MPH Holding Free Health Care Enrollment Event
January 10, 2014 by
With the Health Insurance Marketplace officially open, many uninsured and underinsured members of our community are looking to enroll in a health insurance plan. To assist individuals in finding a suitable plan, Marion Public Health is hosting a free health care enrollment event on Thursday, January 30, 2014, from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM at […]
Campaign Launched to Battle Human Trafficking in Ohio
January 10, 2014 by
Governor John Kasich Thursday kicked off a new public awareness campaign to ramp-up Ohio’s ongoing fight against human trafficking, the illegal trade of people for commercial sex or forced labor exploitation that enslaves approximately 1,000 Ohioans every year. The new campaign, led by the Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force, gives Ohioans new resources for how […]
Have Burst Pipes? Tips Offered for Dealing with Insurance
January 10, 2014 by
Reports are surfacing across the state that many homeowners experienced ruptured water pipes due to the recent severe cold weather, resulting in damage to their property. Lieutenant Governor and Insurance Director Mary Taylor is offering insurance tips to assist homeowner’s with the claim filings process. “This week’s bitter cold was not only a threat to […]
MOFAS January Meeting to Focus on Quilt Artist
January 10, 2014 by
The Mid-Ohio Fine Art Society Monthly Membership Meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 14, 2014 at 6:00 pm at the Barlow Art Center in the Historic Women’s Club Home, 1126 East Center Street in Marion. Quilt Artist Marcella Brown will be presenting our program on One Stitch at a time. For additional details, visit www.MidOhioFineArtSociety.org […]
Red Cross Volunteers to Visit Flood Affected Areas
January 10, 2014 by
The American Red Cross is strengthening efforts to assist with flood recovery in several communities in Marion County by canvassing the area with a large group of volunteers this weekend. As many as fifty Red Cross volunteers from around Ohio will meet in front of the LaRue United Methodist Church at 166 North High Street […]
True Story of “Philomena” to Play at Marion Palace
January 9, 2014 by
On January 10, 11 and 12, the Marion Palace Theatre will show the heartwarming film “Philomena” telling the true story of one mother’s search for her lost son. Falling pregnant as a teenager in Ireland in 1952, Philomena (played by Judi Dench) was sent to the convent of Roscrea to be looked after as a […]
Ohioans Can Seek Compensation for Pothole Damage to Vehicles
January 9, 2014 by
The yo-yo known as Ohio winter weather can have an adverse impact on the state’s roads and highways with a cycle of freezing and thawing that results in potholes. Each year, the Court of Claims of Ohio processes hundreds of claims from Ohioans seeking compensation from the state for damage to their vehicles caused by […]
Ohio Launches New Youth Drug Abuse Prevention Initiative
January 9, 2014 by
Ohio Gov. John R. Kasich and First Lady Karen W. Kasich urge Ohio families to adopt a pledge for the coming year: a pledge that will help keep their children safe from the tragedies that result from drugs. It’s part of START TALKING, a new drug abuse prevention initiative being kicked off in Ohio Wednesday […]
Auditor Yost Launches iPhone App to Help Fight Fraud
January 9, 2014 by
Auditor of State Dave Yost has unveiled Ohio Stops Fraud – a new iPhone app to report suspected fraud in public offices across the state. Ohio Stops Fraud allows any user to easily report suspected fraud anytime, anywhere. “Today, fighting fraud goes mobile,” Auditor said. “This app makes it quick, easy and anonymous.” Users can […]
