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3 weeks ago
Historic preservation meets modern living at Lydia Lofts grand opening

Henry Development Group officially opened the Lydia Lofts in downtown Marion on February 11, transforming a historic 20th-century building into modern residential lofts and short-term rentals.

Local
3 weeks ago
reMARCAbly Made: Crafted with purpose, worn with pride

MARCA Industries apparel brand helps people learn job skills

Slatted fence with barbed wire on top. Sky background behind Imprisonment concept.
Court/Crime
3 weeks ago
January 2026 Marion County Mugshots brought to you by Weaver’s Bonding

Gallery of January 2026 Marion County Mugshots brought to you by Weaver’s Bonding.

Court/Crime
4 weeks ago
“Mark my words”… An exonerated Ayers Ratliff speaks out.

Following a jury’s unanimous acquittal, former Marion City Councilman Ayers Ratliff speaks out on his $500,000 legal battle and the “political witch hunt” he claims Prosecutor Ray Grogan is now directing toward his wife, Heidi.

Entertainment
4 weeks ago
Don Jovi to bring arena-rock Valentine’s celebration to Marion Palace Theatre

The ultimate Bon Jovi tribute experience arrives in downtown Marion on Valentine’s Day, featuring high-energy hits and power ballads.

Entertainment
4 weeks ago
Marion Palace Theatre to host ‘Song Sung Blue’ screenings for Valentine’s weekend

The Palace Cultural Arts Association invites the community to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a heartfelt film inspired by the true story of a Neil Diamond tribute band.

Court/Crime
4 weeks ago
Marion County Children’s Services addresses incident involving staff member

Marion County Children’s Services has placed staff member Erica Funfgeld on administrative leave following her arrest in Bucyrus for Fentanyl possession and OVI.

Local
4 weeks ago
Scholar Student of the Week: Johnathan Slaughterbeck

Ridgedale senior Johnathan Slaughterbeck was named Scholar Student of the Week, receiving a $500 scholarship from The Ohio State University at Marion for his academic excellence and leadership.

Local
4 weeks ago
Dangerously cold wind chills to grip North Central Ohio Saturday; frostbite risk in 30 minutes

A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for portions of North Central and Northeast Ohio from 1 a.m. to noon Saturday, with wind chills expected to plummet as low as 24 degrees below zero.

Local
4 weeks ago
Coffee, cookies and cuddles at the Marion County Pound.

Learn how to volunteer, foster, or adopt at the Marion County Dog Pound’s “Coffee, Cookies, and Cuddles” event on February 15 at 3 p.m. in Marion, Ohio.