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Court/Crime
4 months ago
Marion Police Officer arrested on rape and abduction charges

Brendan Damron, a 24-year-old Marion Police Officer, is being held on a $250,000 bond following an alleged off-duty incident involving a family member.

Photos
4 months ago
Historic preservation meets modern living at Lydia Lofts grand opening

Henry Development Group officially opened the Lydia Lofts in downtown Marion on February 11, transforming a historic 20th-century building into modern residential lofts and short-term rentals.

Local
4 months ago
Kings Island announces hiring blitz for 5,000 seasonal workers ahead of 2026 season

Kings Island is hiring 5,000 seasonal associates for the 2026 season with pay up to $21/hour, featuring a week-long hiring event from Feb. 14–21 and a special “Casino Night” incentive for early hires.

Local
4 months ago
reMARCAbly Made: Crafted with purpose, worn with pride

MARCA Industries apparel brand helps people learn job skills

Slatted fence with barbed wire on top. Sky background behind Imprisonment concept.
Court/Crime
4 months ago
January 2026 Marion County Mugshots brought to you by Weaver’s Bonding

Gallery of January 2026 Marion County Mugshots brought to you by Weaver’s Bonding.

Court/Crime
4 months ago
“Mark my words”… An exonerated Ayers Ratliff speaks out.

Following a jury’s unanimous acquittal, former Marion City Councilman Ayers Ratliff speaks out on his $500,000 legal battle and the “political witch hunt” he claims Prosecutor Ray Grogan is now directing toward his wife, Heidi.

Entertainment
4 months ago
Don Jovi to bring arena-rock Valentine’s celebration to Marion Palace Theatre

The ultimate Bon Jovi tribute experience arrives in downtown Marion on Valentine’s Day, featuring high-energy hits and power ballads.

Entertainment
4 months ago
Marion Palace Theatre to host ‘Song Sung Blue’ screenings for Valentine’s weekend

The Palace Cultural Arts Association invites the community to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a heartfelt film inspired by the true story of a Neil Diamond tribute band.

Local
4 months ago
Tuesday warm-up to precede a cold and cloudy Work Week in Marion County

The Marion County forecast features a mid-week temperature drop following a high of 39 on Tuesday, with breezy conditions and overnight lows reaching 17 degrees by Friday.

Local
4 months ago
Weekend Weather: Dangerous wind chills to precede weekend snow in Marion County

Forecasters warn that wind chills could plunge to 16 below zero Saturday before a shifting weather pattern brings a light dusting of snow to the area through Sunday morning.

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