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Portrait of a gray-haired man wearing a white button-down shirt, standing in front of a red wall with black-and-white photos behind him.
Local
1 week ago
Ohio State Marion lecture series to explore history, demography of state’s 19th-century Shaker Villages

Ohio State Marion’s monthly Buckeye Talks on Tap series will feature a free public lecture by Dr. Greg Rose on the unique demographics and history of Ohio’s four Shaker villages in 1850.

Education
1 week ago
Marion City Schools announces new treasurer and two elementary principals

Marion City Schools appoints new treasurer James Corbeil and names Nelle Ratliff and Kyle Burris as elementary principals for the 2026–2027 school year, strengthening district leadership in Marion, Ohio.

Court/Crime
1 week ago
Life in prison for the murder of Deputy D. Weston Sherre

Brian Wilson was sentenced to life without parole plus 27 to 32.5 years for the murder of Morrow County Deputy Weston Sherrer.

Woman with a microphone speaks to a small audience in a meeting room; a person in a wheelchair sits at the front, wrapped in a blue and yellow blanket, near a Marion banner.
Local
2 weeks ago
Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities earns three-year DODD accreditation

The Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities has earned a three‑year accreditation from the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, marking the highest level of statewide recognition for quality services and compliance.

Aerial ladder truck with its zigzag boom extended toward an industrial building, firefighters on the platform at the top.
Local
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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.