A Crawford County jury swiftly convicted Bucyrus man Bradley Heater on eight counts of rape and one count of intimidation of a victim, with the 58-year-old now facing up to 91 years in prison.
The United Way of North Central Ohio has purchased and is relocating its Marion office to a permanent, centrally located space at 198 E. Center Street on Oct. 1, ending its lease on temporary space.
Marion native Carly Augenstein returns to her hometown to present her first-ever solo performance, “Isn’t She From Here? An Evening with Carly Augenstein,” at the Marion Palace Theater on Friday, Oct. 10.
A 16-year-old driver from Lexington, Ohio, suffered serious injuries in a two-vehicle crash on State Route 314 in Richland County after losing control and striking a pickup truck driven by Gregory Ditmars, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Cardington-Lincoln High School senior Wyatt Denney was named Ohio State Marion Scholar Student of the Week and awarded a $500 scholarship for his outstanding 3.90 GPA and achievements as a three-sport athlete in football, wrestling, and baseball.
GOAL Digital Academy launched its Night Scholars Program on September 29, 2025, offering evening academic and technology support via Zoom every Monday through Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. to increase student success and family flexibility.
The Ohio State University at Marion will recognize Stephen M. Geib, founder of Agape for Youth, Inc. and outstanding youth advocate.
Critically endangered Mountain Bongo population gets a boost after a female calf was born at African Safari Wildlife Park in Port Clinton, Ohio, on July 14, 2025, marking the seventh birth since 2022.
Marion police arrested two suspects, including a teen, charged with attempted murder after the pair opened fire on officers and four civilians in the 140 block of North Grand Avenue.
Crestline Exempted Village Schools are launching the 2025–26 academic year with new K–6 STEM and middle school Career Awareness programs, strong community focus, and a proposed Field House bond levy