Ohio Senate President Larry Obhof responded to Gov. John Kasich’s proposed tax cut package by saying he supports lowering state income tax rates but isn’t interested in “tax shifting” to get there. The tax package, proposed as part of the state’s two-year budget, would cut income taxes 17 percent over two years. The cut is […]
Palace production of Roald Dahl’s “James and the Giant Peach” features 40 local youth
January 30, 2017 by
A “giant adventure” awaits theatre-goers when Roald Dahl’s classic tale, “James and the Giant Peach,” comes to life on the historic Marion Palace Theatre stage. This stage adaptation, performed by a local cast of children, opens Friday, February 17, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. Additional performances are scheduled for Saturday, February 18 at 7:30 p.m. and […]
State releases draft rules for medical marijuana, some question fee rates
January 30, 2017 by
State regulators rolled out more details for Ohio’s new medical marijuana program Friday, prompting members of a panel advising the process to question the high fees proposed for marijuana business owners. Under the proposed rules, medical marijuana product manufacturers, called processors, would pay $100,000 a year for one of 40 available licenses. Large-scale marijuana growers […]
Ohio Attorney General issues update on identity theft unit
January 30, 2017 by
Ahead of Data Privacy Day (January 28), Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine issued an update on his office’s Identity Theft Unit, which helps victims correct the effects of identity theft. In 2016, the Ohio Attorney General’s Identity Theft Unit received 1,057 complaints and helped victims clear more than $890,000 in fraudulent charges, according to complaint […]
Marion County passes State Auditor report with no issues, City of Marion shows three concerns
January 27, 2017 by
Ohio Auditor of State Dave Yost Thursday released a new tool to help cities and counties better assess their financial health and make informed budgetary decisions to avoid potential future fiscal stress. “This effort has one goal: Help improve the financial health of our communities by providing a ‘fiscal physical’ to pinpoint potential problem areas,” […]
PUCO reminds consumers of the Winter Reconnect Order
January 27, 2017 by
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) reminds Ohioans of the Winter Reconnect Order to help consumers reconnect or maintain electric and natural gas service during the winter heating season between Oct. 17, 2016 and April 14, 2017. Any customer of a PUCO-regulated electric or natural gas utility may take advantage of the order. Last […]
Federal magistrate rules against Ohio death penalty method
January 27, 2017 by
A federal magistrate judge on Thursday barred the use of a three-drug cocktail the state of Ohio planned to use to execute death-row inmates, declaring the method the state prefers to be unconstitutional. Magistrate Judge Michael Merz of Dayton also halted the executions of three inmates scheduled to be executed in the coming months, two […]
Harding’s Rismiller named Assistant Principal of the Year by statewide organization
January 25, 2017 by
The Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators announced this month that it has selected Harding High School Assistant Principal Ryan Rismiller as its 2017 Assistant Principal of the Year. Rismiller will be the state’s nominee to the National Association of Secondary School Administrators recognition program to be held in July in Philadelphia. He will also […]
Marion unemployment rate jumped in December
January 25, 2017 by
The unemployment rate for Marion County jumped higher in December 2016 to 5.0 percent, up from 4.6 percent in November 2016. The increase is not unusual as it has traditional increased in December over the past several years. If that holds, it will also mean another increase in January. December’s increase comes with 100 fewer […]
“Fences” Showing January 27-29 at Marion Palace Theatre
January 25, 2017 by
The historic Marion Palace Theatre, located in downtown Marion, will show the award-nominated drama “Fences” on Friday, January 27 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, January 28 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, January 29 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Jack Rodgers with Rovi provides the following synopsis of the film. Denzel Washington directed […]
