Kings Island is hiring 5,000 seasonal associates for the 2026 season with pay up to $21/hour, featuring a week-long hiring event from Feb. 14–21 and a special “Casino Night” incentive for early hires.
Gallery of January 2026 Marion County Mugshots brought to you by Weaver’s Bonding.
Following a jury’s unanimous acquittal, former Marion City Councilman Ayers Ratliff speaks out on his $500,000 legal battle and the “political witch hunt” he claims Prosecutor Ray Grogan is now directing toward his wife, Heidi.
The Palace Cultural Arts Association invites the community to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a heartfelt film inspired by the true story of a Neil Diamond tribute band.
The Marion County forecast features a mid-week temperature drop following a high of 39 on Tuesday, with breezy conditions and overnight lows reaching 17 degrees by Friday.
Marion County Children’s Services has placed staff member Erica Funfgeld on administrative leave following her arrest in Bucyrus for Fentanyl possession and OVI.
Forecasters warn that wind chills could plunge to 16 below zero Saturday before a shifting weather pattern brings a light dusting of snow to the area through Sunday morning.
Ridgedale senior Johnathan Slaughterbeck was named Scholar Student of the Week, receiving a $500 scholarship from The Ohio State University at Marion for his academic excellence and leadership.
