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Local
12 hours ago
GALLERY: United Way of North Central Ohio hosts successful Spring Purse Bingo fundraiser

Community members gathered for an evening of competitive bingo and designer prizes to raise funds for local health and education initiatives through the United Way of North Central Ohio.

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Local
24 hours ago
Ohio State Marion Professor to celebrate 50 years of ‘Cornfield Review’ at downtown event

Dr. Ben McCorkle celebrates 50 years of The Cornfield Review on May 19 at Bucci’s Italian Scratch Kitchen as part of Ohio State Marion’s Buckeye Talks on Tap series.

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Local
4 days ago
First Federal Community Bank and North Central Ohio Media Group join forces to empower non-profits through radio and digital exposure

First Federal Community Bank is offering a fantastic opportunity for non-profit organizations in Crawford County and Marion County area to gain exposure through radio and digital platforms.

Partial poster showing large blue word 'MADISON' with a red subtitle and a small heart within a white map silhouette above it.
Local
5 days ago
Marion tourism leader Bev Ford announces retirement

After decades of leadership at the Marion Palace Theatre and the Marion Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, Executive Director Bev Ford has announced her retirement, sparking a search for a new leader to guide Marion’s tourism efforts.

Court/Crime
6 days ago
Former Ohio House Candidate faces serious charges in Florida

Florida prosecutors have upgraded charges against former Ohio House candidate Daniel J. Kalmbach to include life felony kidnapping and aggravated battery involving a weapon.

Group of about 25 people wearing matching purple shirts reading 'UNITED IS THE WAY' posing for a team photo in an indoor room.
Local
7 days ago
United Way reaches 80% of goal, hosts Spring Purse Bingo to close campaign gap

United Way of North Central Ohio has reached 80% of its fundraising goal and will host a Spring Purse Bingo event on May 1 to raise final funds for local nonprofit projects.

Four young robotics competitors pose with VEX IQ banners, holding a Design Award trophy at the Ohio State Championship 2026.
Education
1 week ago
Grant Middle School Robotics Team headed to World Championship

Grant Middle School Robotics Team 2281B of Marion, Ohio, is headed to St. Louis to represent one of only five Ohio teams at the 2026 VEX World Championship.

Local
1 week ago
Boomer & Senior Expo 2026 set for May 22 in Marion

Community event to feature live music, vendors, free food, and more.

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