Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor is reminding Ohioans on Medicare that the open enrollment deadline to determine their coverage for 2017 is Dec. 7. Taylor, also director of the Ohio Department of Insurance, said people still undecided or just starting the evaluation process can turn to the department’s Ohio Senior Health Insurance Program (OSHIIP) for free […]
Marion Palace Theatre receives State Historic Preservation Office award
December 5, 2016 by
Each year, the Ohio History Connection, State Historic Preservation Office recognizes achievements in historic preservation by presenting awards in two categories: Public Education and Awareness and Preservation Merit. The Preservation Merit Award is for preserving Ohio’s prehistory, history, architecture, or culture. The Palace Cultural Arts Association along with Quality Masonry Company, Inc. and Schooley Caldwell […]
US 23 pavement repairs complete, will return in the spring
December 5, 2016 by
All lanes of US 23 north and south are now open between State Route 229 in Delaware County and State Route 98 in Marion County, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT). The concrete pavement repairs that began in October are complete, which means traffic will not be impacted the rest of the year. […]
Ohio Attorney General warns of holiday scams
December 5, 2016 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has warned consumers of scams to avoid this holiday season. “Scams don’t take a break during the holidays, and when people are busy or distracted, they may be more likely to fall for a scam,” Attorney General DeWine said. “We just encourage people to be careful. Take a few minutes […]
Energy conservation and safety tips for the holiday season
December 5, 2016 by
This time of year, many Ohio families begin putting up decorations to celebrate the holidays. Decorations help make the season bright, but can also create safety hazards. The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) offers some tips to ensure a safe and energy efficient holiday season. Decorating safely Decorating this holiday season can be done […]
Buckeyes help provide warmth to Marion area families
December 2, 2016 by
Ohio State Marion students kicked off the season of giving by collecting, packaging, and distributing over 1,000 articles of winter accessories to help less fortunate Marion area families stay warm this winter. Students from Amy Tibbals’s English 2367.01S were able to assemble and distribute over 455 “Loving Scarves” bags to the local community, through partnerships […]
OhioHealth offering free tobacco cessation classes in 2017
December 2, 2016 by
Marion General is here to help those who are determined to quit tobacco. Participants will learn a positive approach to becoming a non-tobacco user, strategies to recover from tobacco addiction, the barriers to tobacco cessation, the health benefits of choosing a tobacco-free lifestyle, nicotine-replacement options, motivational exercises and techniques for stress management. Below are a […]
Caledonia church set to host live nativity
December 2, 2016 by
The Memorial United Methodist Church of Caledonia, 248 South Main Street in Caledonia, will host a Live Nativity on December 9 and 10, 2016 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. This is a free event and open to the community.
Governor warns next year’s State budget will be “tight”
December 2, 2016 by
Ohio Gov. John Kasich said Wednesday that the next state budget will be “tight” following lower-than-anticipated state revenues. “There’s not going to be a lot of growth in any [state] program,” Kasich told reporters in suburban Columbus. “It’s going to be tight. There’s not going to be an ability to give significant percentage increases.” At […]
House committee approves Ohio religious liberty bill, future passage unclear
December 2, 2016 by
A controversial bill that opponents say would encourage discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Ohioans cleared a House panel this week. But the “Ohio Pastor Protection Act” isn’t at the top of Statehouse leaders’ agendas for its last scheduled week of the lame-duck session, and it’s unclear whether the measure will even get a […]
