ODOT has scheduled a full weekend closure for U.S. 23 southbound at the State Route 231 interchange in Marion County, starting at 9 p.m. Friday, November 21, and running through Monday morning.
Marion Mayor Bill Collins announced that most City of Marion offices, including City Hall, and non-essential services like sanitation and transit, will be closed on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, 2025, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Five-time Grammy Award winner “Weird Al” Yankovic will bring his Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour to the Ohio State Fair on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, marking the first concert announcement for the summer event.
The Marion County forecast features a sunny start today before a chance of rain and a brief rain/snow mix on Tuesday transitions the region into a much warmer and wetter pattern for the end of the week.
Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Matthias L. Carson was selected as the 2025 Trooper of the Year at the Marion Post, marking his third time receiving the award for his outstanding service and professional ethics.
A Morrow County jury found Joshua Boucher guilty on 14 counts, including attempted aggravated murder and felonious assault, stemming from a violent 2024 attack on his estranged wife.
The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive at Kingston on Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; schedule an appointment or simply walk in to give the gift of life.
Kings Island WinterFest returns select dates Nov. 28–Dec. 31, 2025, featuring 7 million lights, ice skating, 13 live shows (including two new ones), open rides like Mystic Timbers, and a New Year’s Eve celebration.
Marion County weather for Veterans Day includes highs near 35 and gusty winds, preceding a mid-week warmup that will bring sunny skies and high temperatures near 56 degrees by Friday.
Marion Goodwill Industries held a groundbreaking ceremony on Delaware Avenue for its new Headquarters and Outlet Store, an expansion marking its commitment to job creation and expanded services for the Marion, Ohio community.