Ayers Ratliff, a candidate in the November election for Marion County Commissioner, is inviting the public to a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Thursday, May 24, 2012 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Tri-Rivers Career Center, 2222 Marion Mount Gilead Road, Marion, Ohio. Ticket prices are $25.00 for a single ticket and $40.00 for a couple.
OSU Leaders to Recommend Tuition Increase
May 24, 2012 by
Ohio State University leaders Wednesday announced they will recommend a 3.2 percent increase in undergraduate tuition and mandatory fees for the 2012-13 academic year. Translated into dollars, in-state Ohio State undergraduates will see an annual increase of $312 for a typical two-semester academic year.
Ohio Supreme Court Rules Smoking Ban is Constitutional
May 24, 2012 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine praised the unanimous Ohio Supreme Court ruling issued today that upheld both the constitutionality and the state's enforcement of the citizen-initiated and voter-approved law restricting workplace smoking. Zeno's bar in Columbus, which owes more than $40,000 as a repeat violator of the smoking ban, had challenged the law.
Council Denies Bringing Back Officers, Will Discuss Tax Increase
May 23, 2012 by
The Finance Committee of Marion City Council met Tuesday and once again denied a request to bring back police officers. The committee said they will begin discussions on asking City residents to approve a tax to pay for safety forces, either through an income tax increase or a property tax.
New Aquatic Center to Open Later than Planned
May 23, 2012 by
The City of Marion’s new aquatic center will be opening later than officials had hoped. The original plan was for the Lincoln Park Family Aquatic Center to open for Memorial Day Weekend, but an up and down construction season has put the completion a little behind.
New Book on War of 1812 Offered by Marion Historical Society
May 23, 2012 by
In conjunction with the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812, the Marion County Historical Society has released its latest publication. The War of 1812 – The Role of the Area Now Known as Marion County, Ohio features a review of key events of the war from national, state and local perspectives.
Deadline Nearing to Apply for Homestead Tax Exemption
May 22, 2012 by
Marion County Auditor, Joan Kasotis, is reminding Marion County taxpayers that the deadline for applying for both real estate and manufactured home tax savings through the Homestead Program is Monday, June 4, 2012.
Marion Unemployment Rate Lowest Since November 20008
May 22, 2012 by
The unemployment rate for Marion County dipped a half percent in April 2012 to 7.9 percent down from 8.4 percent in March. The rate is at its lowest point since it stood at 7.7 percent in November 2008. A month later, the rate jumped to double digits where it remained for 28 months and reached a high of 12.4 percent.
Watchdog Urges Rejection of FirstEnergy Rate Proposal
May 22, 2012 by
FirstEnergy’s customers could be subjected to higher electricity rates than necessary if a new proposed rate plan is approved, the Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel (OCC) said Monday.
State Patrol Kicks Off Annual Click It or Ticket Campaign
May 22, 2012 by
Motorists who refuse to wear their seat belts – beware. The 2012 national Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement mobilization kicks off May 21 to help save lives by cracking down on those who don't buckle up. Ohio is again participating in the national mobilization to remind Ohioans to buckle up – day and night.
