Teachers across Marion and Morrow counties received $38,000 in 2026 TEACH Grants from Marion Community Foundation to fund innovative classroom projects benefiting students across multiple grade levels.
Marion community members will gather August 8 at King Arts Complex MLK Park to honor broadcaster Bob Nunnally with a memorial bench dedication celebrating his lasting legacy.
July 2026 Marion County Mugshot Gallery
Marion’s Carousels and Carvings created a handcrafted Ohio-themed carousel featuring native animals, Shawnee-inspired designs, and detailed carvings now permanently installed at the Ohio State Fairgrounds.
Marion County residents can expect mostly dry conditions with warm summer temperatures and several days of sunshine from Aug. 3-7, according to the National Weather Service.
A 70-year-old Mount Gilead man died following a motorcycle crash on U.S. Route 42 in Morrow County on July 29. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating.
A Detroit man wanted in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash on U.S. Route 23 in Marion County has been taken into custody in Columbus.
Marion Community Foundation awarded more than $665,000 through 88 endowment funds, providing annual support to 56 nonprofit organizations serving Marion County communities in 2026.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol and Marion County Sheriff’s Office are asking for public assistance locating a suspect after a fatal hit-and-run crash near Waldo.
A Morrow County jury convicted Jill Kennedy of assault on a peace officer following a one-day trial. Sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 2, 2026.