Memorial Day is just around the corner, and many Ohioans will visit cemeteries during the holiday weekend to pay their respects to loved ones and our nation’s veterans. These visits sometimes lead to frustration when a cemetery is not well kept. That’s where the Ohio Department of Commerce gets involved. There are laws and guidelines […]
Amid budget crunch, small business tax break cost nearly $400 million more than expected
May 24, 2017 by
Ohio’s “small business” tax break cost the state about $943 million in taxdollars in 2015, according to the Ohio Department of Taxation. That’s nearly $400 million more than estimated. That year, 605,890 taxpayers claimed the business income deduction for income earned from sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability corporations and s-corporations. The cost for the tax […]
Group of medical professionals, veterans, businesses form up against prescription drug ballot issue
May 24, 2017 by
Ohio medical professionals, veterans’ groups and business interests are lining up against a statewide ballot measure promising lower prescription drug prices. Opponents to the “Ohio Drug Price Relief Act” say the proposed law would actually increase drug costs for the majority of Ohioans. And they’ll likely spend tens of millions of dollars trying to convince […]
Annual Marion County Police Memorial Ceremony to take place Wednesday
May 22, 2017 by
The Steve Young Memorial Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police has scheduled the ceremony honoring the fallen law enforcement members from Marion County for Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at Noon. The Memorial will take place at the Marion Cemetery. All members of the community are welcome and are encouraged to attend. The guest speaker […]
Columbus teen drown at Quarry Park
May 22, 2017 by
The Marion Police Department reports that a 15-year-old from Columbus drowned on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Quarry Park. At 3:11pm, a 9-1-1 call was received about a juvenile male drowning in Quarry Park. Police said that a group of juveniles had been jumping off the cliffs when one of the juveniles began to experience […]
2017 Spring Hydrant Flushing – Week 7
May 22, 2017 by
Aqua Ohio’s Marion Division will conduct water main flushing in the Marion County service area Monday, May 22 through Friday, May 26, 2017 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. “Flushing is an important part of our system’s regular maintenance program. It ensures hydrants and valves are working properly and helps prevent sediment buildup,” said Don […]
Election officials identify 52 possible cases of voter fraud out of 5.6 million ballots
May 22, 2017 by
Ohio election officials referred 52 possible cases of voter fraud stemming from the November 2016 election for further investigation or prosecution, Secretary of State Jon Husted announced Friday. Ohio’s 88 county boards of election flagged 153 voting irregularities out of 5.6 million ballots cast during the November 2016 presidential election. Of those, 52 individuals were […]
MarionMade! initiative earns PRSA PRism Award
May 19, 2017 by
The MarionMade! community pride initiative was recently awarded a 2017 PRism Award from the Central Ohio Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). The nomination was submitted jointly by communications firm FraizerHeiby and Marion Community Foundation, the sponsor of MarionMade! “We have been overwhelmingly pleased by the community’s response to MarionMade!,” said Lori […]
2016/2017 Leadership Marion! graduates creating business accelerator
May 19, 2017 by
Leadership Marion! the Marion Area Chamber of Commerce’s leadership development program, announces its 2016/2017 graduates. The following individuals graduated from Leadership Marion! on May 12th: Dottie Bowes Residential Home Association of Marion, Inc. Dawn Boyd United Church Homes, Inc. Clint Canterbury 1st Consolidated Fire District Jennifer Cook Sika Corporation Leigh Gribble The Ohio State University […]
Ohio Bill would decriminalize carrying a concealed weapon into a gun-free site
May 19, 2017 by
Concealed handgun permit holders caught carrying on school grounds and other gun-free sites would no longer be subject to prison time under a bill introduced in the Ohio House. Rep. John Becker, a Clermont County Republican, sponsored a bill decriminalizing the violation. Under House Bill 233, a concealed handgun license holder, with a concealed firearm, […]
