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Fire engine from Marion Fire Department in front of a gray two-story house with thick smoke venting from the roof.
Local
3 days ago
Marion Firefighters respond to structure fire on Ballentine Avenue

Marion Fire and Marion Township crews responded to a fatal house fire on Ballentine Avenue this morning, which left one person injured and several pets deceased.

Red and white 'For Sale By Owner' sign in front yard of a brick house.
Local
6 days ago
Ohio Department of Commerce urges planning as state hits record 18-year high homeownership rate ahead of National Homeownership Month

Following an 18-year high homeownership rate of 72.1%, the Ohio Department of Commerce is urging prospective buyers to utilize licensed professionals and thoroughly budget for hidden property costs ahead of June’s peak buying season.

Local
6 days ago
Marion Transit to host public hearing on proposed bus fare increase

Marion Transit will hold a public hearing on May 27, 2026, in Marion, Ohio, to gather community input on a proposed bus fare increase at its 137 S. State St. headquarters.

Two men stand beside a blue sign reading Welcome, United Service Day 2026, thanking sponsors for the Marion County Solar Project event on a stage backdrop.
Local
7 days ago
Over 800 Harding High School students volunteer for annual United Service Day in Marion

More than 800 student volunteers partnered with United Way of North Central Ohio for the annual United Service Day, completing community improvement projects across 30 Marion locations.

Local
1 week ago
Marion motorcycle crash leaves local man dead, juvenile injured

A 54-year-old Marion man was killed Monday evening after a two-vehicle intersection crash on State Route 4 in Pleasant Township.

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
1 week 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.

Court/Crime
1 week ago
Marion Police continue investigation into Oak Street shooting incident

The Marion Police Department has arrested two 15-year-old juveniles following a shooting dispute on Oak Street that left multiple homes damaged and one person injured.

Mugshot-style photo of a man in an orange jumpsuit standing against a height chart; Marion County NOW logo overlays the left side.
Court/Crime
2 weeks 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.

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