GALLERY: Third Thursday in Downtown Marion May 2025

Third Thursday is back in Downtown Marion!

By Randy Bigley May 16, 2025 1:50 am

Local

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Marion Matters names Jamie Beckett as new Executive Director

Marion Matters has appointed Jamie Beckett as Executive Director to lead education, coaching, and community stability initiatives across North Central Ohio.

Local

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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.

Court/Crime

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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

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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

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Marion Community Foundation awards $50K for racial equity and justice initiatives

The Marion Community Foundation is investing $50,000 across five local racial equity and justice initiatives focused on youth mentorship, bilingual education, minority health access, and cultural preservation.