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Smiling teacher demonstrates a microcontroller LED project in a classroom, pointing to a small green board beside a whiteboard and a screen showing Arduino code.
Education
2 days ago
Ohio State Marion expands free high school STEM engineering workshops across central Ohio

Supported by a $10,000 university grant, Ohio State Marion engineering faculty are bringing free, hands-on STEM workshops to high schools in multiple regional counties.

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Court/Crime
5 days ago
Illinois man sentenced for role in Marion County spa prostitution ring

An Illinois man was sentenced to eight months in prison after pleading guilty to promoting prostitution at a Marion County spa, a penalty far short of what prosecutors initially promised.

Court/Crime
7 days ago
Juvenile arrested following daylight shooting in Marion; one injured

A 15-year-old is in custody and one person was hospitalized after a dispute led to gunfire that struck multiple homes in a Marion neighborhood Wednesday afternoon.

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Education
1 week ago
Area middle schoolers earn scholarships at campus mathematics challenge

Nearly 150 students from seven middle schools competed in the Ohio State Marion–Marion Technical College Math Challenge, where top performers earned $13,500 in scholarships and Highland Middle School took first place overall.

Retro-style poster showing a surprised man in a chef apron against a fiery yellow background with the headline 'Summer Hoopla' and 'Grills Gone Wild'.
Entertainment
1 week ago
Rogue Theatrics returns to Marion with ‘Summer Hoopla’ cabaret

Rogue Theatrics is ending a seven-month hiatus this June with “Summer Hoopla: Grills Gone Wild,” a rock-and-sketch-comedy cabaret at the Marion Palace Theatre.

Promotional banner for Red, White & You Weekend with America 250 logos and a blue-gray cityscape background.
Entertainment
1 week ago
Marion America 250 Invites the Community to Celebrate “Red, White, & YOU” Weekend

Marion, Ohio’s America 250 “Red, White, & YOU” Weekend (July 16–19) will feature patriotic events, live music, presidential history, and family-friendly activities across the city.

Local
1 week ago
Downtown Marion, Inc. earns 2026 Main Street America Affiliate designation

Downtown Marion, Inc. has been recognized nationally for its commitment to historic preservation and economic revitalization by earning the 2026 Affiliate Main Street America designation.

Mother's Day display with a pink 'I heart Mom' card, a floral 'Happy Mother's Day' card, wrapped gifts, and a strawberry tart on a table.
LIfestyle
2 weeks ago
Readers share lessons and memories from mom

CCN honors Mother’s Day 2026 with heartfelt stories celebrating moms’ lasting impact, family values, and lifelong lessons from Crawford County residents.

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