Ohio could be the first medical marijuana state to fix the industry’s cash-only situation. Half the states and the District of Columbia have legalized medical marijuana but the federal government still considers it among the most dangerous drugs. Banks, credit unions and credit card companies are reluctant to provide services to legal marijuana businesses because […]
Ohio abortion laws expected to be attacked following Supreme Court decision
June 28, 2016 by
A Supreme Court decision on Monday that struck down a Texas law that shuttered many of Texas’ abortion clinics has emboldened activists who will use it to challenge restrictions that threaten to close several abortion clinics in Ohio. Cincinnati-area abortion rights lawyer Jennifer Branch expects the ruling will be used to attack written hospital transfer […]
Red Cross, Humane Society celebrating “Take Your Dog to Work Day”
June 23, 2016 by
The American Red Cross of Marion County and Marion Area Humane Society invites the public to join them for “Take Your Dog to Work Day.” The event will take place on Friday, June 24, 2016 from 11:00am – 1:00pm at the Marion County Red Cross, 1849 Summerset Drive in Marion. The day will include: Free […]
Ohio reports first Zika Virus case acquired through sexual transmission
June 23, 2016 by
Ohio is reporting its first case of Zika virus acquired through sexual transmission in a 61-year-old Lucas County woman. Her husband traveled to a country with active Zika virus transmission and has tested positive for the virus, becoming Ohio’s 15th travel-associated case. Local officials are increasing mosquito assessment and control measures in the area to […]
During National Safety Month, Ohioans urged to protect yourself and loved ones from falls
June 17, 2016 by
June is National Safety Month and STEADY U Ohio, an initiative of the Ohio Department of Aging, urges families to take this time to learn more about the leading cause of injury-related emergency department visits, hospitalizations and deaths among Ohioans age 65 and older: falls. An older adult falls every minute in Ohio, and two […]
Ohioans urged to watch for signs of elder abuse and exploitation
June 15, 2016 by
In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, the Ohio Department of Commerce spotlights the importance of safeguarding Ohio’s senior population by asking Ohioans to keep a watchful eye for signs of elder financial exploitation and promptly reporting possible abuse to appropriate officials. Elder financial abuse is rising with the rapid aging […]
Law provides “Good Samaritan” protection for reporting overdose, but with conditions
June 14, 2016 by
A person who calls 911 to save a friend who is overdosing won’t be arrested or punished for minor drug offenses under a new Ohio law. Ohio joined 37 states and the District of Columbia with so-called 911 Good Samaritan laws on Monday when Gov. John Kasich signed House Bill 110 into law. But Ohio’s […]
Marion YMCA hopes to improve Healthy Habits with Super Kids
June 9, 2016 by
The Marion Family YMCA wants families to understand how a child’s weight affects their health and how to adopt healthy habits. The Marion Family YMCA Super Kids Program is for children 7-15 who are struggling with their weight and wish to form healthier habits. By participating in Super Kids, the YMCA hopes children will: Achieve […]
Ohio medical marijuana bill signed into law, full implementation to take time
June 9, 2016 by
With little fanfare, Gov. John Kasich on Wednesday signed a law creating a strictly regulated medical marijuana program. Kasich’s communications team announced the signing without any comment, simply including it in a list with several other bills the governor also signed Wednesday. The new law goes into effect 90 days after the bill is officially […]
Fentanyl cases and deaths increase in Ohio
June 6, 2016 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine continues to caution Ohioans about the powerful drug fentanyl after Prince’s autopsy reveals the artist’s cause of death was “self-administered fentanyl.” “We’ve seen what’s coming into the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) Lab, as far as drug submissions from law enforcement around the state, and statistics show how dramatically fentanyl […]
