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Local
3 months ago
Marion weather this week: Pleasant start, warmer temperatures and storm chances return by Friday

Marion County will enjoy a comfortable start to the week before warmer, more humid conditions develop and the chance for showers and thunderstorms increases late in the week, according to the National Weather Service.

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Entertainment
4 months ago
2026 County Fair Food Bucket List: What to eat this summer across central Ohio

From lemon shakeups and elephant ears to new Ohio State Fair food experiences, here’s your guide to the county fair foods worth trying across Marion County and beyond this summer.

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Local
4 months ago
Marion Weekend Weather: Rain chances Saturday before Sunday clearing

Marion residents can expect a chance of light rain Saturday before skies clear for a warmer, partly sunny Sunday.

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Entertainment
4 months ago
Rogue Theatrics to kick off ‘Summer Hoopla’ Sketch Comedy Show at Marion Palace Theater

Rogue Theatrics will debut its original, adult-rated “Summer Hoopla” variety sketch comedy show this weekend at the Marion Palace Theater’s May Pavilion under new creative leadership.

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LIfestyle
4 months ago
Coast-to-Coast Relay to celebrate America 250 – starts July 1

The American Discovery Trail Society is launching a historic 6,800-mile non-motorized relay from California to Delaware this July to celebrate America’s 250th independence anniversary.

Local
4 months ago
Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities Early Intervention Program earns perfect compliance rating in state review

The Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities’ Early Intervention program earned a 100% compliance rating from the state while marking a 75% increase in families served.

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Local
4 months ago
Marion welcomes GoBus service as new stop on statewide route

The GoBus statewide transit service has added Marion as a stop on its purple route, offering residents a direct, daily connection to Columbus, Toledo, and the Columbus airport.

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Local
4 months ago
Marion Community Foundation awards $50K for racial equity and justice initiatives

The Marion Community Foundation is investing $50,000 across five local racial equity and justice initiatives focused on youth mentorship, bilingual education, minority health access, and cultural preservation.

Local
5 months ago
Marion Public Library invites the community to “Unearth A Story” during 2026 Summer Reading Adventure

The Marion Public Library will kick off its 2026 “Unearth A Story” Summer Reading Adventure on June 1, featuring dinosaur-themed family events, reading rewards, and fine-waiving perks.

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Entertainment
6 months ago
Rogue Theatrics returns to Marion with ‘Summer Hoopla’ cabaret

Rogue Theatrics is ending a seven-month hiatus this June with “Summer Hoopla: Grills Gone Wild,” a rock-and-sketch-comedy cabaret at the Marion Palace Theatre.