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Entertainment
6 hours ago
Renaissance Performing Arts announces 2026–2027 season featuring new theater seating and star-studded lineup

Discover the Renaissance Theatre’s 2026–2027 season in Mansfield, Ohio, featuring a major auditorium renovation, the Park National Bank Broadway Series, star concerts like Jo Dee Messina, and OhioHealth Symphony masterpieces.

Court/Crime
4 days ago
Guilty verdict in interstate child kidnapping case

A Marion County jury has convicted Bradford Deem of kidnapping an 11-year-old autistic boy from Ohio after targeting him through an online gaming platform.

Local
4 days ago
The Explore-It-Torium offers free admission for dads on Father’s Day

Celebrate Father’s Day with free admission for dads at Marion’s Explore-It-Torium Children’s Museum on Sunday, June 21, from 1 to 6 p.m.

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Local
5 days ago
Heat Advisory in effect across Northern Ohio until 8 p.m. as heat index reaches 100 degrees

A heat advisory remains in place for much of northern Ohio through 8 p.m. Wednesday, with dangerously high temperatures and humidity increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses.

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Local
5 days ago
Curbside recycling pickup phased out in Marion

Effective June 26, 2026, Marion, Ohio is discontinuing curbside recycling, transitioning residents to a new drop-off location at 960 W Center St. starting July 6.

Local
6 days ago
Celebrating CNA Week 2026 at Marion Valley Post Acute: Honoring the heart of compassionate care

Marion Valley Post Acute proudly celebrates its dedicated Certified Nursing Assistants during CNA Week from June 11–17, 2026, honoring their essential role in providing compassionate resident care.

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Entertainment
1 week ago
Kings Island introduces flexible membership, unlocking access to Soak City Water Park, Cedar Point and more

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has launched an innovative monthly membership program at Kings Island and Soak City, giving Midwest guests flexible, multi-park access to regional destinations like Cedar Point and Six Flags Great America

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Local
1 week ago
Churches unite for Revive 2026 Tent Revival in Marion

The Revive 2026 community tent revival kicks off in Marion, Ohio, bringing together local churches nightly from June 7 to June 20 for free services, worship, and live broadcasts.

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