Marion City voters rejected the Proposed Charter Commission with 1,708 opposing votes, while Ron Prater secured the only contested council race in the November 2025 General Election.
Marion Harding High School celebrates strong first quarter achievements, including a tennis championship, student success in DECA and FFA, and the enduring legacy of “Heart, Hard Work, and Harding Pride.
United Way of North Central Ohio will host its third annual Coffee Crawl across Wyandot, Seneca, Crawford, Marion, and Morrow counties in November 2025 to highlight community impact partners and their local work.
McKinley Elementary School’s annual trunk-or-treat event transformed the parking lot into a Halloween wonderland.
Gallery of October 2025 Marion County Mugshots.
Marion County’s preparation for the nation’s 250th anniversary is officially underway, with the America 250 Steering Committee awarding $50,000 in grants to local organizations and announcing a major Red, White & You Capstone Weekend for July 2026.
Former Dean Dr. Greg Rose will present “Settlement of the Old Northwest, 1850,” a free public lecture exploring the origins and distribution of non-Indigenous settlers in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
HelpLine’s 7th Annual Guardians for Good celebration on Dec. 2 will transition into its first signature fundraiser with a focus on “Building Momentum: (re)Shaping Men’s Mental Health,” featuring a panel of experts and honoring community advocates.
Marion City Schools reports significant progress in the State of Our Schools address, achieving a 3-star rating and highlighting gains in literacy, student wellness, and operational savings for the 2025–2026 school year.
River Valley High School senior Kennedy Rensch was named Scholar Student of the Week and awarded a $500 scholarship from Ohio State Marion for her academic and leadership excellence.