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Local
2 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.

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Local
2 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
2 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.

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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.

Court/Crime
3 weeks ago
Marion Police continue investigation into Oak Street shooting incident

The Marion Police Department has arrested two 15-year-old juveniles following a shooting dispute on Oak Street that left multiple homes damaged and one person injured.

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Court/Crime
3 weeks ago
Illinois man sentenced for role in Marion County spa prostitution ring

An Illinois man was sentenced to eight months in prison after pleading guilty to promoting prostitution at a Marion County spa, a penalty far short of what prosecutors initially promised.

Court/Crime
3 weeks ago
Juvenile arrested following daylight shooting in Marion; one injured

A 15-year-old is in custody and one person was hospitalized after a dispute led to gunfire that struck multiple homes in a Marion neighborhood Wednesday afternoon.

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Education
3 weeks ago
Area middle schoolers earn scholarships at campus mathematics challenge

Nearly 150 students from seven middle schools competed in the Ohio State Marion–Marion Technical College Math Challenge, where top performers earned $13,500 in scholarships and Highland Middle School took first place overall.

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Entertainment
3 weeks 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.

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Entertainment
4 weeks ago
Marion America 250 Invites the Community to Celebrate “Red, White, & YOU” Weekend

Marion, Ohio’s America 250 “Red, White, & YOU” Weekend (July 16–19) will feature patriotic events, live music, presidential history, and family-friendly activities across the city.