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1 day ago
Work Week Weather: Rain returns to Marion County following a sunny start to the week

While Monday offers mostly sunny skies, a wet weather pattern will move into Marion County on Tuesday and remain through the end of the work week

Local
4 days ago
Marion Noon Kiwanis Pancake Day is Saturday, March 14

The Marion Noon Kiwanis will host its annual Pancake Day fundraiser on March 14, 2026, at Tri-Rivers Career Center, featuring all-you-can-eat breakfast and local talent to support area youth scholarships and children’s programs.

Local
4 days ago
Mayor Bill Collins addresses financial concerns in Marion community

Marion Mayor Bill Collins clarifies that the city’s $8.8 million deficit is due to long-term overspending—not theft—while proposing tax credit repeals and utility rate hikes to stabilize the budget.

Local
6 days ago
North Central Ohio ESC announces career openings for 2026-2027 school year

Explore rewarding education careers and competitive benefits by applying for 2026-2027 school year openings at the North Central Ohio ESC.

Local
6 days ago
March is Developmental Disability Awareness Month

MCBDD invites Marion County to celebrate individuals of all abilities

Local
6 days ago
City of Marion announces storm sewer utility rate increase of $6 per month

The City of Marion is adjusting its monthly storm sewer utility rate from $7.20 to $13.20 effective April 2026 to address inflation and ensure the long-term financial stability of Marion County’s infrastructure.

Entertainment
1 week ago
Survival drama ‘Send Help’ takes center stage at historic Marion Palace Theatre

The Palace Cultural Arts Association brings the high-stakes survival film “Send Help” to downtown Marion for a limited screening engagement February 27 through March 1.

Local
1 week ago
Three arrested, one hospitalized following shootout and high-speed pursuit in Marion

A suspected drug-related robbery escalated into a broad-daylight shootout and vehicle pursuit in Marion Sunday evening, leaving one suspect wounded and two others in custody.

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