Ohio Magazine has selected Marion as one of its five Best Hometowns for 2026, honoring the city’s historic charm, downtown revitalization, and community pride.
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 shopping, adoptable pets, food trucks, and a community raffle come together Aug. 1 at the Marion County Dog Pound to benefit local animal welfare organizations.
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.
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.
Marion County Now has launched a free updated mobile app featuring instant breaking news alerts, local sports, interactive weather radar, and a customizable night mode.
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.
Marion City Council will hold a committee meeting at 6:30 p.m. July 20 in Council Chambers at Marion City Hall.
After 24 years with the Marion Police Department, Officer Todd Monnette has retired from full-time duty but will continue serving the community as a reserve officer.
A 66-year-old Marion man has been indicted on multiple felony charges stemming from a July 4 crash that killed a 16-year-old boy and injured three others in Marion Township.