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Marion City Schools

Closed Feb 23rd

Last updated: February 23, 2026 at 6:17 am

Pleasant Local Schools

Closed Feb 23rd

Last updated: February 23, 2026 at 7:49 am

Ridgedale Local Schools

Closed Feb 23rd

Last updated: February 23, 2026 at 7:08 am

Local

5 hours ago

101 Smokehouse to open Downtown Marion location at former Ray Ray’s Site

Rising from the ashes of a devastating fire in Kenton, 101 Smokehouse is set to expand its grassroots barbecue concept to South Main Street this spring.

Local

7 hours ago

Work Week Weather: Brisk winds and light snow to kick off Marion County work week

Marion County faces a blustery Monday with 29 mph wind gusts and light snow showers before a predicted midweek wintry mix transitions into a sunny, 42-degree Friday.

Entertainment

7 hours ago

Cedar Point reveals 2026 season lineup during ‘Winter Chill Out’ fundraiser

Cedar Point fans got a first look at a new patriotic celebration, veteran-specific perks, and revamped dining options during a sold-out winter event that raised nearly $1 million for charity since its inception.

news

44 minutes ago

Connecting care and community at Marion Valley

Now operating as Marion Valley Post-Acute, the facility at 400 Barks Road West provides award-winning skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and secure memory care to the Marion community under new leadership and homegrown local management.

Local

7 hours ago

State Highway Patrol investigating fatal Sunday collision in Morrow County

Two people died Sunday evening after their vehicle traveled left of center and collided with a pickup truck in Morrow County.