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Entertainment
3 months ago
Marion Palace Theatre presents Tony Award-winning Broadway Musical Avenue Q August 21–23

Experience the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Avenue Q at the Marion Palace Theatre August 21–23, 2026. Purchase tickets online, by phone, or at the box office.

Local
3 months ago
Marion Community Foundation announces $665k in designated grants for 2026

Marion Community Foundation awarded more than $665,000 through 88 endowment funds, providing annual support to 56 nonprofit organizations serving Marion County communities in 2026.

Local
3 months ago
Authorities search for suspect after fatal hit-and-run crash near Waldo

The Ohio State Highway Patrol and Marion County Sheriff’s Office are asking for public assistance locating a suspect after a fatal hit-and-run crash near Waldo.

Court/Crime
3 months ago
Morrow County woman found guilty of assaulting peace officer

A Morrow County jury convicted Jill Kennedy of assault on a peace officer following a one-day trial. Sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 2, 2026.

Local
3 months ago
ArcelorMittal Marion seeking new employees at July 31 hiring event

ArcelorMittal Marion will host a walk-in hiring event on July 31, offering local job seekers an opportunity to meet recruiters and explore employment opportunities.

Group of people on a stage at Cedar Point's Grand Pavilion during Boardwalk Nights, holding certificates; officers in uniform stand behind them with a blue-and-white pavilion backdrop.
Local
3 months ago
Ohio State Highway Patrol and Cedar Point honor 13 crash survivors in ‘Saved by the Belt’ ceremony

Thirteen North Central Ohio residents were inducted into the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s “Saved by the Belt” club during a special recognition ceremony at Cedar Point.

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Local
3 months ago
Bestselling author James Ponti to visit Marion Public Library for special literacy event

New York Times bestselling author James Ponti will visit Marion Public Library on July 23 for a free community event featuring writing advice, local history, and a book signing.

Local
3 months ago
Ohio Auditor to declare fiscal emergency in Marion

Marion will enter a state-declared fiscal emergency Tuesday, placing city finances under state oversight and requiring a recovery plan to address years of financial instability.

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Education
3 months ago
Ohio State historian presents To the Gates of Richmond: The Civil War in Virginia

Ohio State Marion welcomes historian Dr. Brianna Frakes for a free Buckeye Talks on Tap lecture exploring Richmond’s pivotal role in the Civil War on Aug. 11.

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Education
3 months ago
Ohio Ranks 12th in Education Nationally, Yet Data Highlights Urgent Need for Policy Reform

A new Kids Count Data Book report found that while Ohio ranks 12th nationally in education, 68% of the state’s fourth graders are not proficient in reading and 68% of eighth graders are not proficient in math.

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