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Fire engine from Marion Fire Department in front of a gray two-story house with thick smoke venting from the roof.
Local
2 weeks ago
Marion Firefighters respond to structure fire on Ballentine Avenue

Marion Fire and Marion Township crews responded to a fatal house fire on Ballentine Avenue this morning, which left one person injured and several pets deceased.

Outdoor Kingston booth at a community fair with tables, balloons, and gift baskets under a canopy, people browsing items.
Photos
2 weeks ago
GALLERY: Boomer & Senior Expo 2026 at Kingston Residence of Marion

Photos from the Boomer & Senior Expo 2026 in Marion, Ohio.

Group of people gathered outside Ox-B's restaurant for a ribbon‑cutting ceremony, holding a yellow ribbon across the storefront.
Local
2 weeks ago
OX-B’s celebrates grand opening and ribbon cutting in Marion

Popular fast-casual restaurant OX-B’s is expanding into Marion with a grand opening celebration at 172 S. Main St., featuring free food and prizes while partnering with local nonprofit Marion Matters.

Local
2 weeks ago
Marion Transit to host public hearing on proposed bus fare increase

Marion Transit will hold a public hearing on May 27, 2026, in Marion, Ohio, to gather community input on a proposed bus fare increase at its 137 S. State St. headquarters.

Two men stand beside a blue sign reading Welcome, United Service Day 2026, thanking sponsors for the Marion County Solar Project event on a stage backdrop.
Local
2 weeks ago
Over 800 Harding High School students volunteer for annual United Service Day in Marion

More than 800 student volunteers partnered with United Way of North Central Ohio for the annual United Service Day, completing community improvement projects across 30 Marion locations.

Court/Crime
3 weeks ago
Marion Police continue investigation into Oak Street shooting incident

The Marion Police Department has arrested two 15-year-old juveniles following a shooting dispute on Oak Street that left multiple homes damaged and one person injured.

Pencil cup with colorful pencils beside a stack of books on a wooden desk, with a blue chalkboard full of math formulas in the background.
Education
3 weeks ago
Area middle schoolers earn scholarships at campus mathematics challenge

Nearly 150 students from seven middle schools competed in the Ohio State Marion–Marion Technical College Math Challenge, where top performers earned $13,500 in scholarships and Highland Middle School took first place overall.

Retro-style poster showing a surprised man in a chef apron against a fiery yellow background with the headline 'Summer Hoopla' and 'Grills Gone Wild'.
Entertainment
3 weeks ago
Rogue Theatrics returns to Marion with ‘Summer Hoopla’ cabaret

Rogue Theatrics is ending a seven-month hiatus this June with “Summer Hoopla: Grills Gone Wild,” a rock-and-sketch-comedy cabaret at the Marion Palace Theatre.

Promotional banner for Red, White & You Weekend with America 250 logos and a blue-gray cityscape background.
Entertainment
4 weeks ago
Marion America 250 Invites the Community to Celebrate “Red, White, & YOU” Weekend

Marion, Ohio’s America 250 “Red, White, & YOU” Weekend (July 16–19) will feature patriotic events, live music, presidential history, and family-friendly activities across the city.

Mother's Day display with a pink 'I heart Mom' card, a floral 'Happy Mother's Day' card, wrapped gifts, and a strawberry tart on a table.
LIfestyle
4 weeks ago
Readers share lessons and memories from mom

CCN honors Mother’s Day 2026 with heartfelt stories celebrating moms’ lasting impact, family values, and lifelong lessons from Crawford County residents.