The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting that 17 people lost their lives in traffic crashes during the 2017 July Fourth reporting period, which began Friday, June 30 and ended Tuesday, July 4. Impairment was proven to be a factor in five of those crashes. Troopers made 908 arrests for impaired driving and 624 for […]
Bill to allow a pass for entering a gun-free zone with a concealed weapon passed by Ohio House
July 7, 2017 by
The Ohio House adopted a bill Thursday that would allow concealed handgun license holders to avoid punishment if they enter a gun-free zone such as a school with a weapon. If concealed licensees leave the premises when found with a gun under House Bill 233, they would face no criminal charges. After passing mostly along […]
Ohio House declines to vote on overriding veto on Medicaid expansion freeze, may vote at later date
July 7, 2017 by
Ohio’s Medicaid expansion will continue without a freeze on enrollment. The Ohio House on Thursday rejected 11 of Gov. John Kasich’s budget vetoes but did not take a vote to reinstate a proposed freeze on Medicaid expansion enrollment. The House’s inaction on the freeze was seen as a big win for Kasich, who has made […]
Elks group purchases new funbrella for City aquatic center
July 5, 2017 by
Marion Elks #32 recently purchased a new Funbrella for the City of Marion Aquatic Center. The funds were made available thru local member donations to the Elks National Foundation. The Elks have been in Marion for 132 years and participate in the community in many ways, including drug awareness programs, local scholarships, hoopshoot and veteran […]
PUCO encourages safe summer driving practices
July 5, 2017 by
During the summer season, Ohio’s highways are heavily relied upon by travelers visiting family and friends. Ohio ranks fifth in the most highly traveled states in the country. As an increasing number of motorists share the road with commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) offers these safe driving tips to […]
Over 500 named to Spring Dean’s List at MTC
July 3, 2017 by
Marion Technical College announces that 512 students made the Spring Term Dean’s List. A total of 199 full-time and part-time students were from Marion County. The Dean’s List includes 332 full-time students with at least 3.5 out of a possible 4.0 academic average. Marion Technical College also named 332 part-time students (less than 12 credit […]
Mayberry named Republican of the Month for May
July 3, 2017 by
The Marion County Republican Central and Executive Committee tapped Billy Mayberry as the May 2017 Republican of the Month. Mayberry was born in Marion and spent his school-aged years between Marion and Delaware, Ohio, graduating from Rutherford B. Hayes High School in Delaware in 1996. He pursued his information technology ability by purchasing a local […]
Governor vetos 47 items from State Budget, including Medicaid freeze
July 3, 2017 by
Gov. John Kasich used his veto pen late Friday night to gut his fellow Republicans’ major Medicaid policy changes in the state budget bill, but the budget battle might roll into the following week. Legislative leaders told lawmakers last week they could be called back to the Statehouse to override any of the governor’s vetoes. […]
Marion Public Health offices closed for 2017 Fourth of July holiday
July 2, 2017 by
In observance of the Independence Day Holiday, all divisions of Marion Public Health will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2017. The closing will include the WIC, Environmental Health, Public Health Nursing, Vital Statistics and Administrative Divisions of the health department.
Ridgedale student named to Attorney General’s 2017-2018 Teen Ambassador Board
June 30, 2017 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced his office’s 2017-2018 Teen Ambassador Board, which includes more than 240 Ohio high school students representing more than 50 counties and over 140 schools throughout the state. A list of the 2017-2018 Teen Ambassador Board members is available on the Ohio Attorney General’s website. Steven Neuenschwander, a student […]
