Ohio’s unemployment rate was 6.7 percent in December , down slightly from 6.8 percent in November, according to data released by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS). The rate decrease comes from people leaving the available workforce, not because of more people finding jobs. Ohio’s nonfarm wage and salary employment decreased 9,400 […]
Comedy Event to Raise Funds for Boys & Girls Club
January 18, 2013 by
The Boys & Girls Club of Marion County and Bluefusion Entertainment are teaming up for local kids. The evening of dinner and comedy, called “Opening Doors to the Future…One Laugh at a Time!”, takes place on Saturday, February 2, 2013 and all proceeds will go towards furthering the club’s work with children in the Marion […]
Nursing Home Family Satisfaction Survey Results Released
January 18, 2013 by
The Ohio Department of Aging has released the results of the 2012 Nursing Home Family Satisfaction Survey. The survey, which was revised this year to increase participation and deliver better data, measures how satisfied family members of Ohioans who live in nursing homes are with the care and services their loved ones receive, and it […]
Ohioans Warned to Watch Out for Flood Damaged Cars
January 18, 2013 by
Used car buyers across Ohio should be on the lookout for possible Hurricane Sandy-damaged cars being resold as normal used vehicles, a state investigator says. Mike Kessler, an investigations supervisor for the state Bureau of Motor Vehicles in the Cincinnati area, said weather-damaged cars could be migrating from the East Coast into Ohio. The Insurance […]
Job and Family Services Issues Warning Over Smartphone Apps
January 18, 2013 by
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) is warning Ohioans about potentially fraudulent smartphone applications that claim to offer the ability to check their cash and food assistance account balances. The apps, which often cost between $1.50 and $1.99, are not approved by ODJFS or their partners. ODJFS never charges individuals for access […]
Marion Palace Theatre Showing Life of Pi
January 18, 2013 by
The Marion Palace Theatre will show the film Life of Pi on January 18 and 20, 2013. The film has received rave reviews and is nominated for 11 Academy nominations including Best Picture and Best Director. Based on the best-selling novel by Yann Martel, Life of Pi is a magical adventure story centering on Pi […]
State Route 203 Re-Opens
January 17, 2013 by
State Route 203 in Prospect re-opened Thursday afternoon. The road had been closed since last week due to flood waters from the Scioto River. The river fell below the flood stage Thursday morning. The Ohio Department of Transportation re-opened the highway following inspections.
Officials Say Students Made Up Gunman Story
January 17, 2013 by
School and police officials say a report of a man pointing a gun near a Marion City Schools elementary building was made up by the students. When police questioned the students Thursday morning, they admitted to making up the story. The students at William Howard Taft Elementary School had reported seeing a man pointing a […]
Attorney General Files Complaint Against Ministry in Marketing
January 17, 2013 by
Attorney General Mike DeWine reported that his request for a temporary restraining order against Ministry In Marketing and its founder/president Gary Nicholas Bias, of Richland County, was granted on Tuesday, January 15, 2013. While the group is based in Mansfield, they also operated in the Marion area. DeWine also filed a 37-count complaint against Ministry […]
Real Estate Tax Bills Mailed, Due Feb. 15
January 17, 2013 by
First half 2012 real estate tax bills were mailed Monday and are due Friday, February 15, 2013 to avoid penalty, according to Marion County Treasurer Jan Draper. Taxpayers who have not received their tax bills by January 24th are urged to call the Treasurer’s Office at 223-4030, Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. Taxpayers who […]
