Ohioans would be eligible for paid family and medical leave under a bill introduced Tuesday in the Ohio House. Individuals could receive up to $1,000 a week for 12 weeks while caring for a family member, bonding with a new child or dealing with a health condition. The program would be paid for by employee […]
Rule changes proposed to strengthen water quality rules concerning lead
April 1, 2016 by
Ohioans would have to be notified within two days of unacceptable lead levels in their drinking water, under a proposal Gov. John Kasich plans to submit to state lawmakers. The proposed changes come months after the village of Sebring failed to notify its residents within 30 days of high lead levels in the water there. […]
Public forum to focus on the role of family in addition recovery
March 28, 2016 by
On Tuesday, April 5, 2016, nationally recognized authors and speakers Debra and Jeff Jay will be in Marion to talk about the critical role of family in recovery. The Jays are both treatment and intervention specialists and they understand that treatment is a vital step in the recovery process for addicts. Their community presentation at […]
Medical marijuana ballot petition approved by Ohio AG
March 28, 2016 by
Backers of a medical marijuana legalization measure cleared the initial hurdle in the process of placing an issue on the statewide ballot. National group Marijuana Policy Project and its Ohio political action committee Ohioans for Medical Marijuana want to legalize marijuana use for certain medical conditions, with approval from a physician, through a proposed constitutional […]
OhioHealth Marion General Hospital receives Echocardiography accreditation
March 25, 2016 by
Cardiovascular diseases are the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. On average, one American dies every 39 seconds of cardiovascular disease – disorders of the heart and blood vessels. The American Heart Association estimates that the direct and indirect cost for cardiovascular disease in the U.S. for 2010 was $503.2 billion. Early […]
Ohio AG announces availability of grants for drug prevention programs
March 22, 2016 by
Attorney General Mike DeWine announced that his office is now accepting from law enforcement agencies within Ohio new Drug Use Prevention grant applications for 2016-2017. The funds will aid efforts beginning on or after Sept. 1, 2016, and ending Aug. 31, 2017. “It’s important that we deliver ongoing drug prevention information to students that is […]
Highway Patrol urges drivers: “Don’t press your luck this St. Patrick’s Day”
March 16, 2016 by
Troopers with the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) are urging drivers to designate a sober driver before celebrating the 2016 St. Patrick’s Day, a holiday that often involves high consumption of alcohol. OSHP will work with local law enforcement to remove impaired drivers as part of the National Highway Safety Administration’s Buzzed Driving is Drunk […]
Kingston Residence of Marion to hold Memory Care Center Open House
March 10, 2016 by
Kingston Residence of Marion will be holding an Open House in Memory Care on Sunday, March 13, 2016 from 1:30pm-3:00pm. Open house guests are encouraged to tour and visit with staff. The Memory Care includes private suites, dining room, activity center, living room and beautiful courtyard – all catering to the needs of memory care […]
OIU agents urge Ohioans to celebrate responsibly this St. Patrick’s Day, March Madness and during college fests
March 10, 2016 by
With St. Patrick’s Day, March Madness and parties on college campuses, agents with the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Ohio Investigative Unit offer these tips to ensure that Ohioans are celebrating responsibly. For liquor establishments: Ensure you are properly checking identification to verify your customers are in fact 21 or older. Offer customers non-alcoholic beverages and […]
Marion Family YMCA offers options for those with arthritis
March 8, 2016 by
Arthritis affects more than 50 million adults of all ages and is the leading cause of disability in the United States. Common arthritis joint symptoms include swelling, pain, stiffness and decreased range of motion. Severe arthritis can result in chronic pain, inability to do daily activities and make it difficult to walk or climb stairs. […]
