Ohio is at the forefront of a program aimed at helping resolve family disputes when it comes to taking care of their elderly loved ones. Judges from all over the state, including Marion County Family Court Judge Robert D. Fragale, recently gathered at a Probate Judges Association conference to train judges on the program, Eldercaring Coordination. […]
Agencies urge FERC to cut utility transmission rates to reflect corporate tax cut
February 14, 2018 by
The Ohio Consumers’ Counsel on Tuesday urged in a letter that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission expedite an investigation into fees gas and electric utilities charge to pay corporate taxes because those taxes have been cut from 35 percent to 21 percent. At stake for consumers, the OCC noted, are immediately lower heating and power […]
Skill games to be licensed, regulated by Ohio Casino Control Commission
February 14, 2018 by
Games of skill, from claw machines that nab prizes to arcade games that issue tokens or tickets, will now be licensed and regulated by the Ohio Casino Control Commission. The commission, which was given oversight of the games by state law in 2015, has developed rules and license fees, which are expected to go into […]
Ohio Attorney General warns of romance scams
February 14, 2018 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has warned consumers to beware of online romance scams, which have been reported by several Ohioans in recent weeks. “Sometimes online dating works out very well, but unfortunately, there are some con artists who pretend to be someone they’re not,” Attorney General DeWine said. “They string people along, and at […]
Mobile Meals set to re-start services for area residents
February 12, 2018 by
Mobile Meals will be resuming meal delivery service on Monday, March 5, 2018 to Marion County residents, according to Executive Director Dee Mackall. The re-opening of Mobile Meals comes after a location became available in January. Mobile Meals will now operate out of Ohio Heartland Community Action Center on Bellefontaine Avenue. Mobile Meals, a United […]
“Presidents” to speak at Kingston Residence
February 12, 2018 by
Kingston Residence of Marion will be celebrating Presidents Day on February 19, 2018 by having Presidents George Washington, Dwight D. Eisenhower, James Monroe, Ulysses S. Grant and Harry S. Truman present. The Presidents will be speaking from 1:15pm-2:00pm with a Presidential dessert following. The public is invited and if attending please RSVP by calling (740) […]
Seckel attends Modern Woodmen Leadership Career Institute
February 12, 2018 by
Lori D. Seckel, of Marion, a Modern Woodmen of America regional director, recently attended the Modern Woodmen Leadership Career Institute, held at Modern Woodmen’s home office in Rock Island, Ill. Modern Woodmen’s top managers are invited to attend the event where elite speakers teach attendees to become better leaders, improve results in their regions, and […]
Warner running for Common Pleas Court Judge
February 9, 2018 by
Jason Warner, who currently serves as Magistrate of the Marion Municipal Court, has announced that he is running to become Judge of the Marion County Court of Common Pleas. He is running to fill the seat that will be open as a result of Judge William Finnegan’s decision not to seek re-election. Magistrate Warner says […]
LWVMarion hosting informational meeting on Ohio’s medical marijuana laws
February 9, 2018 by
League of Women Voters Marion will host a Community Forum for the public, “Medical Marijuana in Ohio: the Law – the Process,” on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in Marion Public Library’s Downstairs Meeting Room, 445 East Church Street. Guest speakers will be Jeff Ratliff, local attorney, and Chip Kepford, farmer/businessman. According to […]
Over $6 million in upgrades coming to the Marion campus
February 9, 2018 by
Completion of Ohio State Marion’s new Science and Engineering Building didn’t put an end to improvements on the Marion campus. Coming this spring and summer are projects worth nearly six and a half million dollars that will improve access to the campus, instructional facilities, recreation, and student life. For the most part, the projects are […]
