Ohio Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor is urging Ohioans to conduct an insurance review with their agent before severe winter weather arrives. Taylor also advises that people prepare their properties and vehicles to reduce the risk of damage. Ohioans have recently endured rough winter weather in more ways than one. According to the Ohio Insurance Institute, […]
Marion campus switch outdoor lighting to LED
December 15, 2015 by
Ohio State Marion and Marion Technical College students are now benefiting from commercially available light emitting diode (LED) technology that more evenly and efficiently lights parking lots and walkways on campus. According to Marion Campus Superintendent of Facility Maintenance and Security Ron Turner, this initiative is being incorporated across campus because the lighting not only […]
Superior Credit Union converts to state charter, expands services to Marion County
December 14, 2015 by
Following the affirmative membership vote earlier this year, the Ohio Department of Financial Institutions officially granted a state charter to Superior Federal Credit Union, now known as Superior Credit Union, Inc. The credit union has selected a new logo and is in the process of updating signage, forms, and marketing material. Even after conversion to […]
PUCO offers energy conservation, safety tips for the holiday season
December 11, 2015 by
This time of year, many Ohio families begin putting up decorations to celebrate the holidays. Decorations help make the season bright, but can also create safety hazards. The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) offers some tips to ensure a safe and energy efficient holiday season. Decorating safely Decorating this holiday season can be done […]
Officials report over half billion dollars in attempted tax theft stopped
December 9, 2015 by
Since the flood of tax fraud started in 2014 in Ohio and nationally, the Ohio Department of Taxation (ODT) said they have blocked more than 297,000 fraudulent income tax returns attempting to steal $533.7 million in refunds. Tax Commissioner Joe Testa expects those numbers to grow. In 2015, ODT saw a nearly 400 percent increase […]
Tips offered for purchasing firewood
December 7, 2015 by
As winter quickly approaches and more Ohioans look to firewood to help heat their homes, Ohio Agriculture Director David T. Daniels is offering some basic tips to help Ohioans when purchasing wood. “Many Ohioans rely on firewood to heat their homes during the cold winter months. That’s why it’s important to know the laws about […]
Extra holiday cash could be waiting at the State’s Division of Unclaimed Funds
December 4, 2015 by
Looking for some extra holiday cash? The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Unclaimed Funds may have money you didn’t know you had. By checking www.com.ohio.gov/unfd or calling our toll free phone number (1-877-644-6823), you can search for forgotten money that may be owed to you. Unclaimed funds are money or the rights to money […]
Ohio Attorney General offers holiday shopping tips
November 25, 2015 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has encouraged consumers to remember their rights and watch for potential scams while shopping this holiday season. “Understanding your rights as a consumer can help you avoid scams and make the most of holiday shopping,” Attorney General DeWine said. “We want to help consumers identify potential problems, and we encourage […]
$10.6 million in Ohio student loans to be forgiven as part of multistate settlement
November 20, 2015 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine along with 39 other attorneys general have announced that the company behind Brown Mackie College, The Art Institutes, South University, Argosy University, and Stautzenberger College has agreed to reform its recruiting and enrollment practices and forgive about $102.8 million in student loans nationwide, including over $10.6 million in Ohio. Under […]
Colder weather is finally here, heating assistance is available
November 20, 2015 by
The Ohio Development Services Agency (ODSA) and the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) want to remind Ohioans that assistance is available if you have been disconnected or are threatened with disconnection from your utility service. The Winter Crisis Program, a component of the Home Energy Assistance Program, provides assistance to eligible households that are […]
