The state opened registration Monday for people who beginning in January can get health insurance through an expanded Medicaid program. Registration is through a new website officials hope most people will use to get enrolled. The website, Benefits.ohio.gov, asks users a series of questions to determine if they are eligible for Medicaid under the new […]
Marion Courts’ Equine Therapy Program Highlighted at Supreme Court Conference
November 25, 2013 by
Alternative therapy practices, including the use of horses and drums, were new topics taught at the Ohio Specialized Dockets Practitioner Network 10th annual conference on November 21, 2013. Emphasizing a team approach to providing treatment for individuals served by specialized dockets in Ohio courts, the conference allowed judges, court staff, and treatment teams to learn […]
Elks “Most Valuable Student” Application Available Online
November 25, 2013 by
The 2014 Elks “Most Valuable Student” scholarship application is now available at www.elks.org/enf/scholars. Ranging from $1,000 per year to $15,000 per year, Most Valuable Student scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree, on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), in a U.S. college or university. The Elks National Foundation will award 500 […]
Library Offering to Trade Fines for Food
November 20, 2013 by
The Marion Public Library is holding a Food for Fines event through November 23, 2013. During this week only, patrons can pay for overdue fines with food. One food or personal care item pays for $1 in fines. Donated items can pay for fines only, not lost or damaged items. There is no credit for […]
Kingston Hosting Discussion on VA Benefits
November 8, 2013 by
In Celebration of Veterans Day, Kingston Residence of Marion is holding a special Community Chat about Veterans Benefits on Tuesday, November 12, 2013. The Law Firm of Daniel P. Seink Co., Ltd., which specializes as elder law attorneys, will be the speaker. Attendees will learn about VA health, burial, compensation, and disability pension benefits, cash […]
Cuts in Food Assistance Start Today
November 1, 2013 by
Starting Friday, about 1.8 million Ohio food stamp recipients will have to make do with lower monthly benefits because a temporary boost in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program has expired. The decrease means Ohio will lose $193 million yearly in extra money that was approved as part of 2009’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The […]
Salvation Army Accepting Applications for Christmas Assistance
October 25, 2013 by
The Salvation Army in Marion is accepting Christmas Assistance Program applications through November 8, 2013. Applications are accepted from 9:30 am to Noon and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. Applicants need to bring identification for everyone in the household (18+ picture ID and 17/under, social security cards, medical cards, school ID, or […]
Free Clothing Giveaway at Marion Church
October 25, 2013 by
The Richland Road Church of Christ will be having a free Fall and Winter Clothing Giveaway on Saturday, October 26, 2013 from 9:00am to 4:00pm. This event is open to the community and clothing of all sizes will be available. The giveaway will be held at the house beside the church at 585 Richland Road […]
Ohio Medicaid Expansion Approved, Faces Legal Challenges
October 22, 2013 by
Depending on who you talk to, Monday’s vote by the Ohio Controlling Board to approve $2.5 billion for Medicaid expansion was either a landmark victory for thousands in need of health care or an unconstitutional and unaffordable ballooning of big government. Either way, the fight over whether Ohio should accept billions of federal dollars to […]
New Unemployment Fraud Penalties Begin
October 22, 2013 by
Starting on October 21, 2013, new penalties have taken effect for unemployment claimants who commit fraud and for employers whose inaction leads to benefits being paid in error. Already, claimants who commit fraud are required to repay amounts they weren’t entitled to and forgo benefits for a period of time. In the most egregious cases, […]
