The Marion County Park District will two programs Saturday morning, March 18, 2017 at the Tallgrass Trail. Visitors may participate in either or both programs. Nature Hike, 9 a.m. Naturalist James Anderson will lead a nature hike, searching for early signs of spring along the Tallgrass Trail. Appropriate for all ages. Meet at nature center. […]
20-week abortion ban takes effect in Ohio
March 15, 2017 by
Ohio’s 20-week abortion ban took effect Tuesday with no signs of a lawsuit challenging the new abortion restrictions. The law, dubbed the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, prohibits abortions after a fetus is 20 weeks or more post-fertilization, or about 22 weeks into a pregnancy as measured by physicians. Physicians who violate the law face […]
Marion Goodwill receives grant to provide job training for older job seekers
March 13, 2017 by
Thanks to a $16.2 million grant to Goodwill Industries International from the U.S. Department of Labor, older job seekers in Marion, Morrow, Crawford & Union Counties will have the opportunity to get critical job training and employment services through the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). Marion Goodwill will be helping older job seekers learn […]
Johnson Promoted at Alber Enterprise Center
March 13, 2017 by
The Alber Enterprise Center at The Ohio State University at Marion is pleased to announce the promotion of Anne Johnson, M.S., to Senior Organization Development Consultant (ODC) effective February 1, 2017. The internal promotion is to support the Center’s growth and recognize Johnson’s experience to assist with leading the Center. “With the recent addition of […]
State Auditor reports 414 citations for public records violations in 2016
March 13, 2017 by
State auditors issued 414 public records-related citations to 357 public entities in calendar year 2016, Auditor of State Dave Yost announced Sunday, the first day of Sunshine Week for 2017. The majority of citations stemmed from officials neglecting to attend state-required public records trainings, entities lacking public records policies or a failure to make the […]
PUCO warns of utility payment scam
March 13, 2017 by
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) is warning utility customers to beware of a payment scam that has re-surfaced across the state recently. The scam is targeting electric and natural gas utility customers, both residential and small business. A caller claiming to represent the utility informs the customer that they owe money from their […]
OhioHealth makes long term commitment to Harding 2020 project
March 10, 2017 by
In 1920, the nation’s attention turned to Marion, Ohio during Senator Warren G. Harding’s “front porch” presidential campaign. One hundred years later, Marion will again be at center stage as we celebrate the centennial of Harding’s successful campaign and highlight his White House legacy. The Ohio History Connection and Marion Technical College are working together […]
Ohio bill would cap interest on “pay day” loans
March 10, 2017 by
Interest on short-term loans would be capped at a 28 percent annual percentage rate under bipartisan legislation introduced Wednesday in the Ohio House. The bill limits payday loan lenders from charging more than 28 percent interest plus monthly fees of 5 percent on the first $400 loaned, or a maximum of $20. The bill also […]
Lawmakers propose additional eligibility checks for SNAP and Medicaid
March 10, 2017 by
A pair of Ohio bills introduced Wednesday would require additional eligibility checks for people receiving food stamp benefits or health insurance through Medicaid. Currently, enrollees in Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP or food stamps, must notify program officials when their income changes. Senate Bill 96 and House Bill 119 would require […]
“SING” comes to the Palace Theatre this weekend
March 10, 2017 by
Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment latest animated adventure, “SING” is scheduled at the historic Marion Palace Theatre March 10 through March 12, 2017. Featuring more than 65 hit songs and some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, “SING” is fun family entertainment for all ages. Universal Pictures provides a synopsis of the musical comedy: Set in a […]
