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Court/Crime
3 days ago
Morrow County standoff ends peacefully after hours of tense negotiations

James Gompers, 18, faces aggravated attempted murder charges following a 15-hour armed standoff with Morrow and Delaware County deputies on County Road 24.

LIfestyle
3 days ago
Colonel Crawford Graduate writes book: I Called Myself a Christian

Discover the inspiring journey of Reegyn Maree (Goyer) in her new book, I Called Myself a Christian, a deeply personal exploration of faith and identity edited by Colonel Crawford High School teacher Andy Cochran.

Local
5 days ago
Morrow County Law Enforcement engaged in standoff

Law enforcement is currently engaged in a barricade situation on County Road 24 in Morrow County following gunfire directed at officers, and residents are urged to avoid the area between County Road 21 and State Route 229.

LIfestyle
5 days ago
Kingston Residence of Marion to host session clarifying palliative and hospice care myths

Kingston Residence of Marion and nurse practitioner Marla Gerrek will host an educational session on Jan. 15 to help families distinguish between palliative and hospice care.

AG
6 days ago
Nine Ohio Counties win national awards for grassroots innovation

The American Farm Bureau Federation has recognized nine Ohio counties for excellence in local programming, ranging from ag-career discovery to mental health outreach.

Local
1 week ago
Marion County Judge addresses photo controversy from holiday party

Marion County Common Pleas Court Judge Matthew Frericks has released a public statement to address social media rumors regarding an employee holiday gathering held in a local courtroom.

Entertainment
1 week ago
Monster Truck Wars coming to Marion on February 7

Monster Truck Wars brings high-octane action to Marion’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum on February 7, 2026, featuring legendary trucks like Outlaw and Shark Attack alongside Quad Wars and kids’ races.

Entertainment
1 week ago
Don Jovi Tribute Band rescheduled to February 14 at Marion Palace Theatre

The “Don Jovi” tribute concert at the Marion Palace Theatre has been rescheduled for Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2026, with all original tickets remaining valid for the classic rock performance.

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