Grant Middle School and Harding High School conducted lockdown safety drills this morning, complying with state requirements. The district also invited local law enforcement to sweep the school with canine units in a search for drugs and contraband while on lockdown. No drugs were found in either school during the searches. State law requires schools […]
Required safety drill at Grant and Harding included police sweep, no drugs found
September 27, 2017 by
OSU announces plan to cover full cost of tuition for Ohio Pell families
September 27, 2017 by
The Ohio State University will increase aid to provide an unprecedented affordability commitment for in-state students. The university will ensure that all in-state students who qualify for Pell Grants — a key federal program for students with financial need — receive an aid package that covers the full cost of tuition and mandatory fees. The […]
State Treasurer’s race has first Democrat candidate
September 27, 2017 by
Rob Richardson, a Democrat from Cincinnati, will begin his run for Ohio treasurer on Wednesday with campaign stops in Youngstown, Columbus and Cincinnati. Richardson is the first Democrat to enter the 2018 treasurer’s race. On the Republican side, State Rep. Robert Sprague, of Findlay, is running against Franklin County Auditor Clarence Mingo in the primary. […]
Bill would create stiffer penalties for school bullies
September 27, 2017 by
Schools need to stop ignoring bullying and take real action to stop it, say two local state legislators who have proposed separate new laws to curb the bad behavior. State Sen. Sandra Williams, a Cleveland Democrat, and State Rep. Dave Greenspan, a Westlake Republican, have different approaches to their bills. But both say they have […]
Council on Aging seeking applications for Community Enrichment Grants
September 25, 2017 by
The Marion County Council on Aging has announced that 2018 application materials are now available for Council on Aging Community Enrichment Grants. The Board of Directors established this program to fund special projects and services that enhance and enrich the lives of older adults in Marion County. Community Enrichment Grants are limited to $2500, and […]
PUCO encourages safety at rail crossings for 2017 Rail Safety Week
September 25, 2017 by
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) is participating in Rail Safety Week, Sept. 24-30, 2017, and wants to remind Ohioans to practice safety around all rail grade crossings. Every three hours, a person or vehicle is hit by a train in the United States. Many crashes at railroad crossings occur because motorists fail to […]
Reliance on ‘gut feelings’ linked to belief in fake news, study finds
September 25, 2017 by
People who tend to trust their intuition or to believe that the facts they hear are politically biased are more likely to stand behind inaccurate beliefs, a new study suggests. And those who rely on concrete evidence to form their beliefs are less likely to have misperceptions about high-profile scientific and political issues, said Kelly […]
Heifer Festival returns with new additions and old favorites
September 22, 2017 by
The annual Heifer Festival is coming up on Saturday, September 30, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at North Union Elementary School in Richwood. This family-friendly event includes live bands, live animals, a stuffed animal first aid station, a cutest pet contest, a straw maze, cake walk, games, a silent auction, and more. Admission […]
Senior Center to host dance open to the public
September 22, 2017 by
The Marion Senior Center will be hosting an evening dance on Thursday, September 28, 2017. The evening begins with a dance lesson held from 5 – 5:45 pm (FREE with paid admission). Local musicians “John Garnes & Friends” will perform from 6 – 8:30 pm. Free refreshments will be served during intermission. Admission is $5 […]
2017 Fall Hydrant Flushing – Week 6
September 22, 2017 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, September 25, through Friday, September 29, 2017 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. “Flushing is an important part of our system’s regular maintenance program. It ensures hydrants and valves are working properly and helps prevent sediment buildup,” said Don […]
