The Marion Police Department says tracks in the snow helped them locate the man suspected of robbing a gas station early Friday morning. Officers responded at 3:03am on January 3, 2014 to the report of an armed robbery at the Certified gas station at 976 East Center Street. Police say a lone gunman entered the […]
Report Shows Decline in SNAP Fraud, Officials say Need is Increasing
January 3, 2014 by
With the congressional food fight over benefits for the poor about to resume, the federal government quietly released a report on New Year’s Eve that suggests there is still a high need for food stamps. The statistical report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, or USDA, also shows that despite partisan rhetoric about food stamp […]
Fire Deaths Hit 27-Year Low in Ohio
January 3, 2014 by
State Fire Marshal Larry Flowers announced Thursday that Ohio had fewer fire deaths in 2013 than in any single year over the last 27 years. The number of fire-related fatalities dropped for the third consecutive year, continuing a trend that fire officials and first responders hope to build upon. During the 2013 calendar year, 103 […]
Late-Season Deer Hunting Opportunities Available in Ohio
January 3, 2014 by
As the calendar turns to 2014, Ohio hunters have another opportunity to pursue white-tailed deer when muzzleloader season opens Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Deer-muzzleloader season runs through Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014. “Muzzleloader season offers a great late-season opportunity for hunters to bag a white-tailed deer and […]
Three Fatalities Reported in Ohio over New Year’s Holiday
January 3, 2014 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol reports that three people were killed on Ohio’s roadways during this New Year’s Holiday reporting period of Midnight, Tuesday, December 31, 2013 through 11:59 p.m., Wednesday, January 1, 2013. Last year six people were killed during the same two-day holiday reporting period. During the reporting period troopers arrested 162 drivers […]
Community Meetings Set to Discuss Scioto River Flooding
January 2, 2014 by
The LaRue Community Alliance is organizing a pair of public meetings on January 3, 2014 to discuss flooding of the Scioto River. Anyone affected by the flooding is encouraged to attend, especially residents of LaRue. The meetings are scheduled for 2:00pm and again at 6:30pm at the Scioto Valley Fire Department. The separate meeting times […]
New Law Starts Required Permits for Exotic Animals
January 2, 2014 by
Starting Jan. 1, Ohio residents for the first time ever must have a state-issued permit – or have applied for one – to legally own a wide array of unconventional animals, from lions to big snakes. The requirement is part of a state law passed last year after a 2011 incident in which a Zanesville […]
Gym Membership Tips Offered for the New Year
January 2, 2014 by
As Ohioans prepare to ring in the New Year, Attorney General Mike DeWine is offering tips for consumers who plan to buy gym memberships in 2014. “Joining a gym or fitness center can be a great way to improve your health, but it’s also important to make good choices as a consumer,” Attorney General DeWine […]
Nominations Sought for Local ATHENA Award of Excellence
December 31, 2013 by
The 17th ATHENA award of excellence will be presented by the Marion Women’s Business Council to a woman of distinction who has demonstrated professional leadership, community service and a passion to assist women in reaching their full leadership potential. The ATHENA Award is intended to recognize outstanding business and professional women in the community and […]
Ohio’s Minimum Wage Increasing with the New Year
December 31, 2013 by
An estimated 330,000 Ohioans will see a slightly heftier paycheck in 2014, thanks to an automatic increase in the state’s minimum wage. Starting Jan. 1, Ohio’s minimum wage will rise 10 cents per hour to $7.95 per hour, while tipped employees’ base salaries will go up 5 cents to $3.98 per hour, according to the […]
