Gov. John Kasich on Wednesday announced he has postponed Ronald Phillips’ execution date until next summer in order to investigate whether the convicted killer’s organs can be donated to family members. The governor’s decision came one day before the 40-year-old Summit County man was scheduled to be put to death under a newly approved lethal-injection […]
Ohio House Passes Changes to Municipal Income Tax System
November 14, 2013 by
The Ohio House of Representatives on Wednesday passed legislation to overhaul the state’s municipal income tax system. House Bill 5, aimed at standardizing and streamlining parts of the state’s patchwork system of 300 or so different local tax forms, was approved by a 56-39 vote. The legislation heads to the Ohio Senate for consideration. Business […]
Parenting for Prevention Workshop to Focus on Youth Drug Use
November 13, 2013 by
Did you know that in 2012 6.5% of 8th graders, 17% of sophomores, and 22.9% of seniors has used marijuana in the past month? Did you know that 17% of teens said they had used a prescription drug that was not theirs and 10% used a pain reliever such as Vicodin or Oxycontin that was […]
Dr. Purewal Joins OhioHealth Marion Area Physicians
November 13, 2013 by
After more than 40 years in practice in Marion, Tarlok S. Purewal, MD, FACP, has joined OhioHealth Marion Area Physicians. Dr. Purewal’s Internal Medicine practice provides general internal medicine, comprehensive physical examinations, well care and prevention, health screenings, illness care, immunizations, comprehensive chronic disease management, and care coordination for allergy, asthma, diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, […]
Caution Urged When Responding to Typhoon Relief Requests
November 13, 2013 by
Following the devastating typhoon in the Philippines, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is urging Ohioans to be cautious when responding to requests for donations to help those in harm’s way. “In the wake of this disaster, we want to do all we can to help, and I encourage those who can to do so,” Attorney […]
Charleston Place, Modern Woodmen Raise Thousands for Recovery
November 11, 2013 by
Members of the Marion Modern Woodmen of America chapter recently helped the business of Charleston Place to raise money for the Marion Area Counseling Center at the 2nd Annual New Leaf, New You Style Show and Luncheon. The event, held on September 29, 2013, raised over $6400. The amount included $2500 matched by the Modern […]
Ohio Attorney General Warns of Veterans’ Charity Scams
November 11, 2013 by
As Ohioans honor service members on Veterans Day, Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning donors to beware of veterans’ charity scams and those who make false promises to help veterans. “The majority of veterans’ charities provide excellent services to help veterans and their families,” Attorney General DeWine said. “Unfortunately, there are some individuals and organizations […]
BFF’s Unite to Raise Funds for United Way
November 11, 2013 by
You are invited to grab your BFF and enjoy an evening of pampering, unwinding, and relaxation before the rush of the holidays begins. United Way of Marion County has announced a special event, BFF’s Unite, set for Thursday, November 21, 2013 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Charleston Place. Presented by Charleston Place and Marion […]
Elgin Schools Hosting Veteran’s Day Concert
November 11, 2013 by
Elgin’s elementary, middle school, and high school choirs will be performing a combined concert in honor of Veteran’s Day on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 in the Cafetorium. Choir students in grades 5-8 will perform at 6:30 p.m., followed by a brief intermission, and concluding with the high school choirs performing at 7:30 p.m. These concerts […]
Ohio State Marion Students to Present The Drowsy Chaperone
November 8, 2013 by
As part of the Ohio State University at Marion’s Five Nights on Campus cultural arts series, students will present The Drowsy Chaperone, A Musical Within A Comedy. Performances of the annual musical production will be Thursday, November 14 and Friday, November 15, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. in Morrill Hall Auditorium on the Marion campus, 1465 […]
