Briefs: League of Women Voters guide offers information for Tuesday's election
Voter guides now available at several Marion locations
The League of Women Voters of Marion has distributed copies of this year's 2022 Voter Guide in various places around town to be picked up by Marion County voters. This free eight-page publication provides information for voters and can be found in places like Marion Public Library, the YMCA lobby, and Marion Senior Center.
For the general election on Tuesday, the Voter Guide contains descriptive information about local, district, and state contested candidates. On their ballots, voters will need to select candidates for: governor, attorney general, state auditor, secretary of state, state treasurer, two judges of the Ohio Supreme Court, U.S. senator, U.S. representative for the 4th District, state representative for the 86th and 87th District, two judges of the Court of Appeals 3rd District, county commissioner, county auditor, county coroner, and two judges of the Court of Common Pleas (for Marion County).
Two constitutional amendments are also listed on the ballot: Issue I — requirements for courts in setting the amount of bail; and Issue 2 — prohibition of allowing non-electors to vote in local elections. In addition, there are a few local tax levies and issues.
Voter Guide material is also found on-line at VOTE411.org, which includes some additional information about the uncontested candidates as well.
As a convenience, voters can complete the back page Voter Ballot Checklist and take it with them to assist with making choices while they are in the voting booth.
League of Women Voters neither supports nor opposes candidates or political parties. The League works to educate citizens and empower them to exercise their rights. Membership is open to all women and men who are of voting age. Contact LWV of Marion, at PO Box 752, Marion, 43301 or marionleague@yahoo.com.
Nearly 219 pounds of unused medicines collected in Marion County
More than 1,291 pounds of unused or expired prescription medication were collected by law enforcement agencies in the METRICH Enforcement Unit region during the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Take Back Day initiative on Oct. 29. Marion County topped all counties in the region as the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and Marion Police Department collected 218.8 pounds of prescription drugs.
The goal of Take Back Day is to prevent addition and reduce drug poisoning deaths.
Ohio Valley Christmas Craft Show is Sunday
The 33rd annual Ohio Valley Christmas Craft Show will be held from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday at the Marion County Fairgrounds Coliseum. The show will feature over 100 exhibitors from all over Ohio selling hand-crafted, one of a kind items. This year is the largest craft show in Marion since 2019.
There is a $1 admission. Parking is free. For more information, go to emshows.com or text 740-360-0762.
This article originally appeared on Marion Star: League of Women Voters of Marion offering voters guide for Nov. 8
