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Local
1 month ago
July 2025 Marion County Mugshots brought to you by Weaver’s Bonding

Information is published as it is provided by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

Education
1 month ago
Local Alumni boost Marion Tech IT Program with new scholarship

A generous Marion couple’s new scholarship at Marion Technical College will help local Harding High School graduates achieve debt-free success in information technology.

Entertainment
1 month ago
Identical twin duo Spittin’ Image celebrates over 50 years of entertainment

Catch identical twin duo Spittin’ Image, with over 50 years of captivating performances, at a free outdoor concert on July 31 at Kingston Residence of Marion.

Local
1 month ago
Marion City Council to hold stated meeting on July 28

Marion City Council invites the public to its stated meeting on Monday, July 28, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall; the agenda is now available online.

Local
2 months ago
Marion City Councilman Ayers Ratliff files lawsuit against Prosecutor Ray Grogan

Marion City Councilman Ayers Ratliff and his wife, Heidi, have initiated a lawsuit against Marion Prosecutor Ray Grogan following a high-profile case that garnered significant public attention.

Local
2 months ago
Marion Attorney faces serious allegations at upcoming hearing

Attorney Jack VanBibber from Marion is set to appear at a formal hearing organized by the Ohio Board of Professional Conduct in Columbus on September 12.

Court/Crime
2 months ago
Marion traffic stop leads to drug arrest in early morning incident

Marion Police Officer Doubikin initiated a traffic stop for a moving violation in which the driver failed to pull over promptly, taking nearly two blocks to come to a stop.

Local
2 months ago
Public voices opposition to transit fare increase at Marion City Council meeting

Residents gathered at the Marion City Council meeting on Monday night to express their opposition to a planned fare increase for Marion Area Transit set to take effect in August.

Court/Crime
2 months ago
Final co-defendants sentenced in Muskingum County Jail escape case

The Muskingum County Jail escape case has reached its conclusion as the final three co-defendants were sentenced in court.

Local
2 months ago
Public forum set for tonight for public input to Marion transit rate increases

Marion Area Transit has announced plans to increase bus fares for the first time in over two decades, with the new rates set to take effect on August 15.