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1 week ago
Marion City Council rejects amended budget amid fiscal caution

Marion City Council’s Finance Committee failed to approve Mayor Bill Collins’ amended 2026 budget of $14.8 million, following a massive reduction to projected revenue and the city’s declaration of “Fiscal Caution.”

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November 2025 Marion County Mugshots brought to you by Weaver’s Bonding

Gallery of November 2025 Marion County Mugshots brought to you by Weaver’s Bonding.

Local
1 week ago
Who moved my cheese? Navigating the shifting Crawford County housing maze

Crawford County’s housing market has shifted—median days on market climbed to 62, requiring sellers to competitively price and prepare homes to secure the new $170,000 average sale.

Local
2 weeks ago
Troopers suspect impairment in fatal Marion car crash

A Marion woman died and the driver sustained minor injuries late Thursday night after the car they were in struck a parked vehicle on West Columbia Street; troopers suspect impairment was a factor.

Local
2 weeks ago
Marion Fire Department Christmas Toy Drive happening now Through December 4th!

The Marion Fire Department is hosting its annual Christmas Toy Drive, collecting new, unwrapped toys through December 4th at all three fire stations to bring holiday cheer to local children.

Court/Crime
2 weeks ago
Major drug bust nets over 1.6 kilograms of drugs, guns in Marion County raids

The MARMET Drug Task Force executed nine search warrants in Marion County, seizing over 1.6 kilograms of methamphetamine and crack/cocaine, 5 grams of fentanyl, two guns, and more than $14,000 in cash.

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2 weeks ago
Ohio urges residents to search for unclaimed funds in rivalry challenge against Michigan

Ohioans are being asked to help beat Michigan off the field by searching for forgotten money during the “Find Forgotten Funds” challenge.

Local
2 weeks ago
The Marion Tech Connections Center helping students to GET TO NEXT!

Marion Technical College Connections Center supports student success and helps them navigate through whatever barriers and challenges they are facing.

Court/Crime
2 weeks ago
Marion County child rapist Michael Stith gets life sentence without parole for 50 years

Child rapist Michael Stith received a life sentence without parole for 50 years in Marion County, Ohio, for preying on multiple children over three decades.

Local
2 weeks ago
City of Marion declared in “Fiscal Caution” by Auditor of State

The Ohio Auditor of State has declared the City of Marion, Ohio, to be in a state of Fiscal Caution due to multi-year unreconciled records and $8.8 million in deficit fund balances.