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Local
21 hours ago
Paws, crafts, and community: 3rd Annual Paws and Claws Craft and Vendor Show returns to Marion County

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.

Local
22 hours ago
Ohio Auditor to declare fiscal emergency in Marion

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.

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Education
1 day ago
Ohio State historian presents To the Gates of Richmond: The Civil War in Virginia

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.

Local
2 days 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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Education
4 days ago
Ohio Ranks 12th in Education Nationally, Yet Data Highlights Urgent Need for Policy Reform

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.

City Hall building with a beige stone facade and glass entrance, 'CITY HALL' over the doors.
Local
4 days ago
Marion City Council Committee Meeting Scheduled for July 20

Marion City Council will hold a committee meeting at 6:30 p.m. July 20 in Council Chambers at Marion City Hall.

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Local
4 days 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
4 days 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
6 days 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
6 days 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.

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