Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning Ohioans to avoid scams this tax season. Since January, the Attorney General’s Office has received about 190 reports of tax-related scams. “Con artists are very good at what they do,” Attorney General DeWine said. “They rely on scare tactics and surprise. When people get scared, they do irrational […]
Hord welcomed by Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities as new board member
February 7, 2018 by
Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities (MCBDD) announces the appointment of Karime Hord as their newest board member. Hord, originally from Michigan, is a graduate of Central Michigan University. After graduation, she became employed at Nordstrom as a visual merchandiser for the Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Ohio region. There, she met her now husband, Ryan Hord, […]
Tri-Rivers School of Nursing ranked as Best in Ohio
February 7, 2018 by
For the second year in a row, Tri-Rivers School of Nursing LPN to RN program has been ranked at the Best in Ohio by RegisteredNursing.org, according to a news release from the group. Nursing programs were assessed on several factors which represent how well a program supports students toward licensure and beyond, according to Sally […]
Ohio lawmakers approve congressional redistricting changes, plan to appear on May ballot
February 7, 2018 by
Ohioans will vote in May to change how the state draws its congressional districts to a process that supporters say will lead to fairer, more competitive districts. The Ohio House on Tuesday approved Senate Joint Resolution 5 in a 83-10 vote, sending the proposal to be filed with the secretary of state’s office for the […]
Hunters take more deer during 2017-18 season
February 7, 2018 by
Hunters checked 186,247 white-tailed deer throughout Ohio’s 2017-2018 deer season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Last year, 182,169 deer were checked during the 2016-2017 season. The ODNR Division of Wildlife remains committed to properly managing Ohio’s deer populations. The goal of Ohio’s Deer Management Program is to provide a deer population […]
Ohio Supreme Court rules State can shut down abortion clinic in Toledo
February 7, 2018 by
The Ohio Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a state order to close Toledo’s only abortion clinic for failing to follow state law, and rejected a challenge from Cleveland’s Preterm clinic over the same law. The court ruled 5-2 to overturn lower court rulings that said state restrictions on abortion clinics were unconstitutional, but the court […]
United Federal Credit Union begins 2018 scholarship program
February 2, 2018 by
United Federal Credit Union will recognize six high school seniors that demonstrate academic excellence and community involvement with scholarships of $1000 each. Entries are due by 5 p.m. local time on March 31, 2018. Applicants must: Be an active Member of United Federal Credit Union; Be a graduating high school senior; Demonstrate a commitment to […]
Campus collects scarves, hats, and gloves to distribute free to the community
February 2, 2018 by
A group of Ohio State Marion faculty, staff, alumni, and students from the campus social work club have teamed up to spread love and warmth to Marion as part of the third annual Loving Scarves campaign. Loving Scarves is an initiative to collect and distribute hats, gloves, mittens, and scarves to community members in need. […]
ODA encourages Ohioans to respond to census of agriculture
February 2, 2018 by
The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) urges Ohio farmers and producers who have not yet done so to respond to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Census of Agriculture. Responses are accepted in the mail and online through February 5, 2018. “The data collected from the Census of Agriculture is critically important as decision […]
State offers insurance checklist for the New Year
February 2, 2018 by
The beginning of the new year is a great time to review your financial protection by evaluating your insurance coverage, said Ohio Department of Insurance Director Jillian Froment. “Even if you haven’t experienced a life changing event, you may qualify for discounts or a different insurance product could better serve your needs,” Froment said. “Talk […]
