Law enforcement officials said Thursday that enforcing low-level marijuana law violations is not a priority, and a ballot measure that would legalize marijuana would create more problems for Ohio police, sheriffs, state troopers and prosecutors. Jay McDonald, president of the Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio, said the drug crime task force he leads does […]
Morrow County Hospital hosting pancake breakfast to support levy campaign
September 15, 2015 by
The Morrow County Hospital Levy RENEWAL Committee is sponsoring a Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, September 19, from 6 to 11 a.m., in the hospital’s cafeteria (with additional seating outdoors, weather permitting). The hospital is located at 651 West Marion Road in Mt. Gilead, and entrance for the breakfast will be in the back of the […]
Poll: Ohioans against Iran deal, for Planned Parenthood funding and path to citizenship for illegal immigrants
August 25, 2015 by
Ohio voters oppose the deal with Iran. That’s a hot-button political issue coming up for a voter in the U.S. Senate (point: Republicans), and Ohio’s two senators are split along party lines. But before political commercials are cut, politicians who share those views should know that Ohio voters also oppose efforts to cut off federal […]
Portman now in statistical tie with Strickland in U.S. Senate race
August 25, 2015 by
Incumbent U.S. Sen. Rob Portman has nearly erased his trailing status to his top challenger, former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland, a new Quinnpiac University poll shows today. There are more than 14 more months to go until the election. But if the election were held today, Strickland, a Democrat who held the governor’s office for […]
Poll: Kasich leads Trump in Ohio, falls far short in other states
August 21, 2015 by
Donald Trump tops the Republican presidential field in two of three crucial swing states, while John Kasich — playing with home-field advantage — is ahead of the real estate mogul in Ohio, a new poll shows. If the primary were today, Ohio’s governor would beat Trump 27 percent to 21 percent, according to the results […]
Ballot language for marijuana legalization to be challenged in court
August 19, 2015 by
The marijuana legalization issue will appear as Issue 3 on Ohio ballots this November, but the group backing the issue plans to challenge the approved ballot language at the Ohio Supreme Court. The Ohio Ballot Board, a five-member bipartisan panel led by Secretary of State Jon Husted, on Tuesday approved the language for that issue […]
Marijuana legalization proposal approved for November ballot
August 13, 2015 by
Ohio voters will decide this fall whether to legalize marijuana in the Buckeye State for recreational and medical use. ResponsibleOhio’s marijuana legalization constitutional amendment was certified Wednesday by the Ohio secretary of state. It will appear as Issue 3 on the statewide ballot for the general election on Nov. 3. If approved by voters, Ohio […]
Governor Kasich invited to first Republican debate in Cleveland
August 5, 2015 by
Turns out that John Kasich is ready for prime time. Ohio’s governor has claimed a spot on stage in Cleveland for Thursday night’s Republican presidential debate, Fox News Channel announced Tuesday. The debate will be the first of the cycle for the crowded GOP field’s top contenders. Kasich, who declared his candidacy only two weeks […]
Governor Kasich officially launches presidential campaign
July 22, 2015 by
Ohio Gov. John Kasich officially joined a super-sized field of presidential hopefuls Tuesday, becoming the 16th major contender for a Republican nomination that will be awarded next summer in Cleveland. “I am here to ask you for your prayers, for your support, for your efforts because I have decided to run for president of the […]
Changes announced to Marion County precincts and polling places
July 16, 2015 by
The Marion County Board of Elections has announced important changes for the voters of Marion County which will result in fewer precincts and the consolidation of polling locations. John Meyer, Director of Marion County Board of Elections, said they are in the process of combining some of the smaller, adjacent precincts. The number of precincts is […]
