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Man in a bright blue polo, wearing safety glasses, holds a radio while standing near a cake on a table in a room with a clock on the wall.
Local
1 week ago
Marion Police Officer Retires After 24 Years of Dedicated Service

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.

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Court/Crime
1 week ago
Marion Man Indicted on Felony Charges in Fatal July 4th Crash

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.

Purple fundraiser poster for SPUD-TACULAR MEMORIES with baked potato bar, 50/50 raffle, and silent auction; includes date, time, and location details for Alzheimer’s awareness support.
Local
2 weeks ago
Spud-Tacular Memories Fundraiser to Support Alzheimer’s Awareness Set for July 24

Community members are invited to enjoy a baked potato bar, silent auction and 50/50 raffle while raising money for Alzheimer’s awareness and support services during the Spud-Tacular Memories fundraiser on July 24 in Marion.

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Local
2 weeks ago
POET Bioprocessing – Marion Awards Grants to Four Area Causes

POET Bioprocessing–Marion awarded $10,000 in Community Impact Grants to four local organizations, supporting projects that improve accessibility, recreation, shelter services and community facilities throughout the Marion area.

Exterior view of Marion General Hospital campus with a tall American flag, brick buildings, and a circular driveway with parked cars.
Local
2 weeks ago
OhioHealth Marion General Hospital Nationally Recognized for its Commitment to Excellence in Stroke Care 

OhioHealth Marion General Hospital has earned multiple American Heart Association achievement awards for its commitment to delivering evidence-based stroke care and improving patient outcomes through nationally recognized treatment standards.

Colorful outdoor memorial with a large carved bird statue surrounded by flowers, banners reading 'USA 250' and '250 Years', and patriotic imagery in a parking lot garden.
Local
2 weeks ago
Adopt-a-Flowerbed Winners Selected

Downtown Marion’s annual adopt-a-flowerbed program has transformed the city center into a patriotic red, white and blue showcase for America 250 celebrations, with Junior Service Guild earning top honors among this year’s volunteer gardeners.

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Local
2 weeks ago
Uprising: Marion’s Thriving Teen Rock Band to Perform at Waldo Summer Fest Saturday

A talented group of local teen musicians, UPRISING has quickly become a regional favorite, bringing high-energy rock classics and modern hits to stages across Ohio, including an upcoming performance at Waldo Summer Fest on Saturday from 4-7 p.m.

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Local
2 weeks ago
Public Invited to Annual Presidential Wreath-laying Ceremony at Harding Memorial

The public is invited to the annual Presidential Wreath laying Ceremony at the Harding Memorial on July 18 at 10:30 a.m., where a brigadier general representing the sitting president will help honor President and Mrs. Harding and the service of the nation’s past leaders.

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news
2 weeks ago
Marion Valley Post Acute Sponsors the Annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s

The Marion community will gather Sept. 26 at Ohio State Marion for the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s, bringing together families, caregivers, community leaders and supporters to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s research and care.

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Local
2 weeks ago
Marion Firefighters Urge Staffing Increase Amid Rising Call Volume…

Marion firefighters say staffing shortages are limiting Station 2’s ability to respond to emergency calls, prompting renewed concerns about response times and calls for increased staffing levels.