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Aerial ladder truck with its zigzag boom extended toward an industrial building, firefighters on the platform at the top.
Local
3 weeks ago
Marion Fire Fighters respond to assist with Poly Tech fire in Bucyrus

Multiple regional fire departments, including Marion Fire, are currently on the scene battling a major structure fire at Ohio Poly Tech in Bucyrus.

Fire engine from Marion Fire Department in front of a gray two-story house with thick smoke venting from the roof.
Local
3 weeks ago
Marion Firefighters respond to structure fire on Ballentine Avenue

Marion Fire and Marion Township crews responded to a fatal house fire on Ballentine Avenue this morning, which left one person injured and several pets deceased.

Local
3 weeks ago
Marion County Holiday Weather Forecast: Storm risks remain for Memorial Day Weekend

The National Weather Service projects a damp and unstable holiday weekend for Marion County with lingering shower and thunderstorm risks stretching through Memorial Day.

Outdoor Kingston booth at a community fair with tables, balloons, and gift baskets under a canopy, people browsing items.
Photos
3 weeks ago
GALLERY: Boomer & Senior Expo 2026 at Kingston Residence of Marion

Photos from the Boomer & Senior Expo 2026 in Marion, Ohio.

Group of people gathered outside Ox-B's restaurant for a ribbon‑cutting ceremony, holding a yellow ribbon across the storefront.
Local
3 weeks ago
OX-B’s celebrates grand opening and ribbon cutting in Marion

Popular fast-casual restaurant OX-B’s is expanding into Marion with a grand opening celebration at 172 S. Main St., featuring free food and prizes while partnering with local nonprofit Marion Matters.

Red and white 'For Sale By Owner' sign in front yard of a brick house.
Local
3 weeks ago
Ohio Department of Commerce urges planning as state hits record 18-year high homeownership rate ahead of National Homeownership Month

Following an 18-year high homeownership rate of 72.1%, the Ohio Department of Commerce is urging prospective buyers to utilize licensed professionals and thoroughly budget for hidden property costs ahead of June’s peak buying season.

Local
3 weeks ago
Marion Transit to host public hearing on proposed bus fare increase

Marion Transit will hold a public hearing on May 27, 2026, in Marion, Ohio, to gather community input on a proposed bus fare increase at its 137 S. State St. headquarters.

Two men stand beside a blue sign reading Welcome, United Service Day 2026, thanking sponsors for the Marion County Solar Project event on a stage backdrop.
Local
3 weeks ago
Over 800 Harding High School students volunteer for annual United Service Day in Marion

More than 800 student volunteers partnered with United Way of North Central Ohio for the annual United Service Day, completing community improvement projects across 30 Marion locations.

Local
3 weeks ago
Marion motorcycle crash leaves local man dead, juvenile injured

A 54-year-old Marion man was killed Monday evening after a two-vehicle intersection crash on State Route 4 in Pleasant Township.

Smiling teacher demonstrates a microcontroller LED project in a classroom, pointing to a small green board beside a whiteboard and a screen showing Arduino code.
Education
3 weeks ago
Ohio State Marion expands free high school STEM engineering workshops across central Ohio

Supported by a $10,000 university grant, Ohio State Marion engineering faculty are bringing free, hands-on STEM workshops to high schools in multiple regional counties.