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Court/Crime
2 months ago
Morrow County man convicted of gross sexual imposition

A Morrow County jury found Jeremy Ashba guilty of gross sexual imposition following a three-day trial, with sentencing scheduled for October 19, 2026.

Court/Crime
2 months ago
Wyandot County authorities arrest Forest man following narcotics raid

A Forest man faces a felony drug charge after Wyandot County investigators executed a search warrant and recovered suspected narcotics during an ongoing investigation.

Local
2 months ago
Detroit man arrested in Columbus following fatal Marion County hit-and-run

A Detroit man wanted in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash on U.S. Route 23 in Marion County has been taken into custody in Columbus.

Local
2 months ago
Authorities search for suspect after fatal hit-and-run crash near Waldo

The Ohio State Highway Patrol and Marion County Sheriff’s Office are asking for public assistance locating a suspect after a fatal hit-and-run crash near Waldo.

Court/Crime
2 months ago
Morrow County woman found guilty of assaulting peace officer

A Morrow County jury convicted Jill Kennedy of assault on a peace officer following a one-day trial. Sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 2, 2026.

Court/Crime
2 months ago
Crawford County Jury acquits 71-year-old Tiffin man after felony trial

A Crawford County jury found Bruce Creasap of Tiffin not guilty of four felony gross sexual imposition charges following a trial involving allegations from a teenage student.

Local
3 months ago
New Marion County Now app launches with updated design, bookmarking, search, weather

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.

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Court/Crime
3 months 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.

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Court/Crime
3 months ago
Marion man indicted on multiple charges related to child sexual abuse material

A 32-year-old Marion man, Phillip Vanscoy, faces child sexual abuse material charges as investigators look into his interest in local youth groups.

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Court/Crime
3 months ago
Appeals Court upholds six life sentences in child rape case

Marion County’s child rape conviction against Rakeem Ginyard has been unanimously upheld by the Third District Court of Appeals, leaving his six consecutive life sentences in place.