Ohio Gov. John Kasich today rolled out a bold two-year budget proposal that would overhaul the state’s tax structure by slashing income taxes for individuals and most small businesses and lowering the sales tax but applying it to more services. The Republican governor’s budget, dubbed “Ohio’s Jobs Budget 2.0,” also includes a full Medicaid expansion […]
Commissioners Approve Engineering for Wastewater Treatment Plant
February 4, 2013 by
The Marion County Commissioners on Thursday, January 31, 2013 approved a contract for engineering services for a possible project to rehab the County’s wastewater treatment plant. They also approved funding for the burial of an indigent veteran, support for a grant application for county recycling program, and a plan for health insurance for newly hired […]
Marion YMCA Holding Family Fun Night
February 4, 2013 by
The Marion Family YMCA is inviting everyone to their next Family Fun Night on February 8, 2013 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Families are invited to enjoy the Y’s gym and take a swim in their warm water pool. Pizza will be provided for all those that participate. The evening is $10 per family […]
Ohio Foreclosure Prevention Program Eligibility Expanding
February 4, 2013 by
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) has announced expansions to the State of Ohio’s foreclosure prevention program, Save the Dream Ohio. Effective February 1, 2013, the enhancements to the program and eligibility requirements are intended to aid OHFA in assisting more homeowners struggling to make their mortgage payments. Save the Dream Ohio, formerly known as […]
Marion City Council Committees Meet Monday
February 4, 2013 by
The Marion City Council Finance Committee and Jobs and Economic Development Committee will meet Monday, February 4, 2013 to discuss various topics including the quarterly reports from Marion CANDO and Downtown Marion. The Finance Committee meets at 6:30pm with only one item on the agenda, a transfer within the City Hall fund. Jobs and Economic […]
Marion Trooper Promoted to Sergeant at Ashland Patrol Post
February 1, 2013 by
Tpr. Aaron M. Williams was promoted to the rank of sergeant this week by Colonel John Born, Patrol superintendent, during a ceremony at the Patrol’s Academy. Sgt. Williams will transfer from his current assignment at the Marion Post to serve as an assistant post commander at the Ashland Post. Sgt. Williams began his Patrol career […]
Fibromyalgia Support Group Offered in Marion
February 1, 2013 by
Dr. Arthur Armstrong, rheumatologist, continues to hold fibromyalgia support group sessions on the first Tuesday of alternate months from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The next session is slated for Tuesday, February 5, 2013 and takes place in Marion Medical Campus Conference Rooms A, B and C. Supported by the Arthritis Foundation, these meetings are held […]
Governor Unveils Changes to School Funding
February 1, 2013 by
Gov. John Kasich wants a major overhaul of Ohio school funding that focuses on bridging the wide gaps in income and property values among districts, while also giving charter schools the same level of state money that traditional districts get. While he announced his plan Thursday, how exactly the dollars will change for individual districts […]
Marion-Area Blood Drives Announced for February
February 1, 2013 by
The American Red Cross will conduct open blood drives at the following Marion County locations this month: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, February 2, Fort Morrow Fire Community Drive (Community Room,) 306 N. Marion St., Waldo 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, February 7, US Post Office – Marion (Bus), 230 Barks Rd. W. […]
Patrol – Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk
February 1, 2013 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) want to remind everyone that Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk. They urge you to be sure to designate a sober driver if you plan to drink alcohol on Super Bowl Sunday. Super Bowl Sunday is one […]
