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Local
2 days ago
Marion County Fair week starts hot: Temperatures climb toward upper 90s through July 3

Visitors heading to the Marion County Fair this week should prepare for rising temperatures, with hot afternoons and limited overnight cooling expected through Friday.

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Local
2 days ago
Photo gallery: Sunday at the Marion County Fair

Marion County Fair day one photo gallery.

Police officer in tactical vest kneels beside a seated police dog in a room with an evidence table showing cash, bags, and other seized items laid out.",
Local
3 days ago
Early morning car pursuit in Marion County leads to drug, weapon seizure

A lengthy, multi-county vehicle pursuit ended in a Marion County cornfield early Sunday morning, resulting in the arrest of a suspect and the seizure of cash, a firearm, and seven ounces of suspected narcotics.

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Local
3 days ago
National Weather Service issues heat advisory for portions of Northern Ohio

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for north central, northwest, and northeast Ohio from Tuesday through Thursday evening as heat index values climb to 104 degrees.

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Local
3 days ago
Letter to the Editor: Marion City council is now in the “Nose Bleed” Section of Stupidity!

A Marion County Now opinion piece urges residents to vote against staggered four-year city council terms, arguing the change rewards unprepared politicians and increases taxpayer costs.

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Local
4 days ago
Marion Weekend Weather: Rain chances Saturday before Sunday clearing

Marion residents can expect a chance of light rain Saturday before skies clear for a warmer, partly sunny Sunday.

Retro poster with a man in an apron and shirt on a yellow background, flames and bold titles 'Summer Hoopla' and 'Grills Gone Wild' as he holds a spatula, looking shocked.
Entertainment
5 days ago
Rogue Theatrics to kick off ‘Summer Hoopla’ Sketch Comedy Show at Marion Palace Theater

Rogue Theatrics will debut its original, adult-rated “Summer Hoopla” variety sketch comedy show this weekend at the Marion Palace Theater’s May Pavilion under new creative leadership.

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Education
5 days ago
North Central State College Foundation names Amber Wertman Executive Director

The North Central State College Foundation has appointed Amber Wertman, former United Way CEO, as its new Executive Director to lead philanthropic and student success initiatives.

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