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Karime Hord, a Marion resident, described on Marion County Now's Community Spotlight how MCBDD services support her 13-year-old son with profound autism and other families. She said the ballot measure is a renewal, not a new tax, and…
Christmas at the Palace returns to the historic Marion Palace Theatre Dec. 4-6 with 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, featuring community performers. Adult tickets range from $15 to $26; children 12 and younger are $12. Tickets can be…
A National Weather Service forecast cited by Marion County Now calls for a sunny Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, with a high near 67 and a mostly clear night with a low around 43. Sunday, Oct. 25, is expected to be mostly sunny with a high…
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz announced $92 million in Rural Health Transformation Program awards on Oct. 22, 2026, the Ohio Department of Health said. The package includes $31.4 million for clinically…
Allen Wilson resigned as executive director of Downtown Marion, Inc., effective immediately, according to a public statement. Wilson cited a desire to spend more time with his family and thanked the Marion community, crediting…
The National Weather Service is calling for a cool, dry weekend in Marion County. Saturday is expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 53 and a low around 34, with patchy frost after midnight. Sunday may begin with widespread frost…
A free Marion gathering on Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Marion First Church of the Nazarene will address behavioral health, addiction and developmental disabilities. Local agencies will share findings, resources and next steps,…
Marion County, Ohio, faces a shifting weather week: early warmth, midweek rain and storm chances, then a strong cold front Friday and much colder weekend temperatures. The National Weather Service forecast, reported by Marion County…
The National Weather Service forecast, as reported by Marion County Now, calls for a mild Saturday, Oct. 10, in Marion County with a high near 76, followed by increasing shower chances overnight and rain or possible thunderstorms…
Paul and Ellen Messenger, longtime Marion residents, have established a scholarship at Marion Technical College. It gives preference to a career technical school graduate pursuing an agriculture-related career. The first award is…
Marion City Schools announced it would close Tuesday, Oct. 6, because of an ongoing law enforcement situation in the community. District officials said the decision was made in consultation with local law enforcement to protect…
The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny and dry conditions in Marion County from Monday, Oct. 5, through Friday, Oct. 9, 2026. Highs are expected to range from near 67 degrees early in the week to near 76 on Wednesday, then…