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Court/Crime
3 days ago
Attorney for charged police officer demands Prosecutor and Sheriff to step aside.

A defense attorney for Marion Police Officer Brendan Damron is demanding the recusal of the Marion County prosecutor and sheriff, alleging conflicts of interest in the high-profile rape and abduction case.

Education
4 days ago
Global Grain trade and policy outlook featured at upcoming Buckeye Talks on Tap in downtown Marion

Ohio State Professor Dr. Ian Sheldon will discuss the impact of tariffs, China’s retaliation, and the future of Midwest grain exports during a free community lecture on March 3.

Local
4 days ago
A night for all: Marion Golden Gala prepares to welcome hundreds for inclusive celebration

Celebrating inclusion and community, the Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities invites guests, volunteers, and sponsors to register for the annual Golden Gala by the February 26 deadline.

Local
5 days ago
VIDEO: The 60th Bill Rahm Invitational

Opening rounds of the 60th Annual Bill Rahm Invitational.

The post VIDEO: The 60th Bill Rahm Invitational first appeared on Crawford County Now.

Court/Crime
6 days ago
Man charged with aggravated robbery after standoff at Marvin’s Village Market in Morrow County

A multi-agency response led to the arrest of a 43-year-old man following an armed robbery and reported hostage situation in Johnsville on Saturday.

Local
1 week ago
Marion Police respond to fatal train pedestrian crash

A 33-year-old Marion man has died, and a child remains in serious condition after a CSX train struck two pedestrians at the Kenton Avenue crossing Friday night.

Court/Crime
1 week ago
Marion Police Officer arrested on rape and abduction charges

Brendan Damron, a 24-year-old Marion Police Officer, is being held on a $250,000 bond following an alleged off-duty incident involving a family member.

Photos
1 week ago
Historic preservation meets modern living at Lydia Lofts grand opening

Henry Development Group officially opened the Lydia Lofts in downtown Marion on February 11, transforming a historic 20th-century building into modern residential lofts and short-term rentals.

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