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Local
3 days ago
Marion weekend forecast: Storm chance fades as sunshine returns Sunday

Marion residents can expect a humid Saturday with the possibility of scattered showers and thunderstorms before drier, mostly sunny weather arrives Sunday with highs in the mid-80s.

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Local
4 days ago
Marion Open returns July 30th, and Pillar Credit Union is bringing it home

The Marion Open returns July 30, bringing elite drum and bugle corps back to Harding Stadium while honoring Marion’s decades-long legacy as a national drum corps destination.

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Local
5 days ago
Grant Middle School selected for new Community Hub School partnership in Marion

United Way of North Central Ohio and Marion City Schools are launching a Community Hub School pilot at Grant Middle School, expanding student, family and wellness resources beginning in 2026-27.

Local
5 days ago
Build your future in Marion: ArcelorMittal launches hiring campaign

ArcelorMittal Marion is hiring Production Associates and Maintenance Technicians, offering competitive pay, day-one benefits, career advancement, and a July 31 walk-in hiring event.

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Photos
6 days ago
Showmanship Sweepstakes at the 2026 Marion County Fair

Photo gallery of the 2026 Marion County Fair Showmanship Sweepstakes.

Local
6 days ago
Ohio House Bill 492 signed into law, creates new ID requirements during traffic stops

Ohio House Bill 492 is now law, requiring drivers and passengers to provide identifying information during traffic stops while increasing penalties for obstructing vehicle-related arrests.

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Court/Crime
6 days ago
Marion man indicted on multiple charges related to child sexual abuse material

A 32-year-old Marion man, Phillip Vanscoy, faces child sexual abuse material charges as investigators look into his interest in local youth groups.

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Local
1 week ago
Downtown Marion seeks community help after rise in vandalism

Downtown Marion leaders are asking residents to help protect public spaces after a recent increase in vandalism threatened ongoing beautification efforts led by volunteers, organizations, and city staff.

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