Marion Popcorn Festival officials have announced the raffle items for this year’s Marion Popcorn Festival. Ticket purchasers will have a chance to win their choice of a new Harley-Davidson XL883 Sportster or a Honda TRX420 Sport Utility ATV. This event is sponsored by Thiel’s Wheels.
High-Risk Insurance Program for Ohioans Opens Soon
July 24, 2010 by
Ohioans with pre-existing health conditions, such as cancer or diabetes, can apply for coverage under a new high-risk insurance pool beginning Aug. 1, state officials said Thursday.
The insurance pool is a key piece of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul. The programs will be in place until 2014 _ when health insurance companies will no longer be allowed to deny coverage to people in poor health.
Farmland Preservation Program Helping Farms Grow
July 24, 2010 by
State farmland preservation funds are doing more than preserving land, according to a recent survey commissioned by the Ohio Department of Agriculture’s Office of Farmland Preservation. Results revealed that Agricultural Easement Purchase Program funds are being used to help implement on-farm conservation measures and expand the farm business.
Goodwill Celebrates 20th Anniversary of the ADA
July 23, 2010 by
Twenty years ago, the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) gave people with disabilities better access to goods, resources and services, including job opportunities.
While people with disabilities have made great strides since this landmark civil rights law was signed on July 26, 1990, this group of Americans still has a higher than average unemployment rate at more than 14 percent, and they make up just about 22 percent of our workforce, compared to nearly 71 percent of people without disabilities.
Man Sought for Probation Violation
July 23, 2010 by
The Marion County Adult Probation Department is seeking 28-year-old Robert Gannon for probation violation. He is described as 6'1" tall, 185 lbs, Blue eyes, and Brown hair.
Patrol Concerned Over Increase in Fatal Crashes
July 23, 2010 by
According to the Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) crash statistics, current and preliminary totals revealed that this year, 566 lives have been lost on Ohio roadways in comparison to 499 in 2009 during the time frame showing a 12 percent increase in rural and urban fatal crashes.
Strickland Campaign – Records Prove Attacks on Kasich’s Past
July 23, 2010 by
New records show Republican gubernatorial candidate John Kasich had business dealings with three Ohio pension funds while at Lehman Brothers in 2002, contrary to campaign statements he had dealt with only two. Kasich's campaign says the records actually prove what they have been saying all along.
Poll – Strickland Maintains Small Lead for Governor
June 29, 2010 by
The latest poll shows Ohio Governor Ted Strickland is keeping a small lead over his Republican challenger John Kasich, 43% to 38%.
Marion Street Closing for Sewer Repairs
June 28, 2010 by
Park Street, between Short Street and East Mark Street, will be closed from 7:00 am Tuesday, June 29, through 5:00 pm Thursday.
The City of Marion Sewer Maintenance Department will be doing repair at this location.
Petition Withdrawal Allows Video Slots to Move Forward
June 28, 2010 by
A challenge to racetrack slot machines was pulled from November's ballot on Monday, and Gov. Ted Strickland moved swiftly toward getting the budget-saving gambling devices up and running.
