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24 hours 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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Photos
4 days ago
Showmanship Sweepstakes at the 2026 Marion County Fair

Photo gallery of the 2026 Marion County Fair Showmanship Sweepstakes.

Local
4 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
4 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
7 days 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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AG
1 week ago
GALLERY: Wednesday and Thursday at the 2026 Marion County Fair

Photo Gallery from the Marion County Fair.

Local
1 week ago
Ohio State Highway Patrol investigates fatal July 4 crash in Marion Township

A 16-year-old Marion teen died after a two-vehicle crash Saturday night on Likens Chapel Road. The Ohio State Highway Patrol continues to investigate the fatal collision.

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Court/Crime
1 week ago
Appeals Court upholds six life sentences in child rape case

Marion County’s child rape conviction against Rakeem Ginyard has been unanimously upheld by the Third District Court of Appeals, leaving his six consecutive life sentences in place.

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