2 days ago

Ohio House Bill 492 signed into law, creates new ID requirements during traffic stops

Ohio House Bill 492 is now law, requiring drivers and passengers to provide identifying information during traffic stops while increasing penalties for obstructing vehicle-related arrests.

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Local

5 days ago

Downtown Marion seeks community help after rise in vandalism

Downtown Marion leaders are asking residents to help protect public spaces after a recent increase in vandalism threatened ongoing beautification efforts led by volunteers, organizations, and city staff.

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AG

5 days ago

GALLERY: Wednesday and Thursday at the 2026 Marion County Fair

Photo Gallery from the Marion County Fair.

Local

5 days ago

Ohio State Highway Patrol investigates fatal July 4 crash in Marion Township

A 16-year-old Marion teen died after a two-vehicle crash Saturday night on Likens Chapel Road. The Ohio State Highway Patrol continues to investigate the fatal collision.

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Court/Crime

1 week ago

Appeals Court upholds six life sentences in child rape case

Marion County’s child rape conviction against Rakeem Ginyard has been unanimously upheld by the Third District Court of Appeals, leaving his six consecutive life sentences in place.

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Local

1 week ago

Important safety notice issued for Marion County Fair

Marion County Fair officials now require children younger than 15 to be accompanied by a responsible adult following a serious medical incident involving an unsupervised juvenile.