A new Ohio law began Tuesday, allowing employees to bring guns to company parking lots and licensed Ohioans to carry concealed guns to more places. Employers can still ban weapons inside their businesses, but they can no longer prohibit concealed carry permit holders from leaving firearms locked in their personal vehicles parked on company property. […]
Ohio Attorney General warns of increase in reported tax scams as filing deadline nears
March 22, 2017 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has warned that more consumers are reporting tax-related scams with about four weeks remaining until the April 18 filing deadline. In 2017, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office has logged more than 150 tax scams thus far in March, compared to 80 in January, and 175 in February. “As we get […]
Singer Jasey Schnaars and “La La Land” to entertain theatre-goers at the Palace
March 20, 2017 by
Patrons will have the opportunity to attend two separate events this weekend at the Marion Palace Theatre. Gifted international singer and former Marionite, JASEY SCHNAARS comes to the May Pavilion on Friday, March 24, 2017 at 7:30pm to perform his most requested and most covered songs including Eddie Rabbitt’s “Nothing Like Falling In Love,” The […]
United Way opens 2017 funding cycle
March 20, 2017 by
United Way of Marion County announced today that they will be accepting applications for program funding for the 2018 calendar year. Programs must demonstrate that they are able to measurably impact specific Marion County indicators in the following categories: Education – Helping Children and Youth Reach Their Potential through Education Income – Promoting Financial Stability […]
Rep. Goodman to hold district office hours in Mt. Gilead
March 20, 2017 by
State Representative Wesley A. Goodman (R-Cardington) announced that he will be holding district office hours on Friday, March 24, 2017 in Mount Gilead. The office hours will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Mount Gilead Public Library Annex Meeting Room located at 35 East High Street, Mount Gilead, Ohio 43338. No […]
Hall honored as 2017 ATHENA recipient
March 17, 2017 by
The Women’s Business Council (WBC) of Marion, Ohio awarded Pam Hall the 2017 ATHENA Leadership Award® in festivities that took place Monday, March 13. Hall is a lifelong Marion resident who, for the past 18 years, has led the Marion Chamber of Commerce as president. “I’m humbled and I’m honored and I’m grateful,” said an […]
Mural painting project designed to help end mental illness stigma
March 17, 2017 by
On March 18, 2017 a group of volunteers from three counties will gather at a Columbus art studio to paint a “traveling” mural with the goal of raising awareness and reducing the stigma surrounding mental illness. As part of a National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Ohio campaign called “Bringing Mental Illness Out of the […]
Highway Patrol: Don’t press your luck this St. Patrick’s Day
March 17, 2017 by
If you’re planning on celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, the Ohio State Highway Patrol urges you to designate a sober driver before the festivities begin. The Patrol will work with local law enforcement to remove impaired drivers as part of the National Highway Safety Administration’s Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving campaign. St. Patrick’s Day is a […]
Ohio House approves bill banning fees for removing mug shots
March 17, 2017 by
A bill targeting mugshot-publishing websites that charge fees for removing or editing booking records cleared the Ohio House on Wednesday. Websites such as Mugshots.com collect booking photos and information through public records requests and post them online. That information is rarely updated after a person is released and not charged or a record is sealed. […]
Care-Line celebrates 40 years of service to Marion
March 15, 2017 by
Care-Line, Marion’s 24 hour Information and Referral Crisis Hotline has turned 40. On March 7, 1977, Care-Line answered its first call. Care-Line is an important part of Marion counties emergency services and Care-Line volunteers continue to provide vitally important and needed services every day. Care-Line volunteers are special people. Consider becoming part of a team […]
