McDonald’s fans in Ohio helped raise $100,664 for 273 local high school athletic programs during the third annual High School Sports Digital Fundraiser Day on Oct. 23, with Owner/Operators donating 10 percent of all McDonald’s app sales.
Marion County, Ohio is celebrating the Christmas season with a packed schedule of holiday events from Dec. 10-28, featuring the multi-week Christmas by Candlelight drive-thru, the Nutcracker Nights Gala, multiple Santa visits, and village celebrations in LaRue and Caledonia.
Marion Community Foundation announces $135,000 in 2025 Field of Interest Grants supporting 22 local nonprofits in Marion, OH, addressing needs like animal care, arts, education, and senior services.
The Marion Police Department has recognized Property Officer Amanda Adkins, Officer Michael Starrs, and Lt. Jim Fitsko for their exemplary service in 2025 with the agency’s top annual honors.
The Marion Palace Theatre will host its annual holiday tradition, “Christmas at the Palace: Memories,” for three performances on Dec. 5, 6, and 7, 2025, featuring local performers in a festive variety show celebrating family and togetherness.
Don Jovi: The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute will perform classic anthems like “Livin’ on a Prayer” at the Marion Palace Theatre on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, offering a high-energy classic rock concert experience.
Marion’s Explore-It-Torium will host Cookies with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 6, offering families photos, cookies, and full museum access for the $6 admission.
Marion Police are issuing a public safety warning about the “Crime Radar” app, cautioning residents that its AI-generated reports based on police scanner traffic are often inaccurate and can cause unnecessary community panic.
The Ohio State University at Marion’s free Buckeye Talks on Tap series will feature constitutional scholar Dr. Christopher Green to discuss the upcoming Supreme Court case on sex discrimination and transgender athletes on Tuesday, Dec. 9.
A fatal high-rise fire at Marion Rotary Towers on Wednesday morning, contained to a single apartment, claimed the life of an elderly male victim, with smoking near medical oxygen suspected as the cause.