Officials say 32-year-old Phillip Vanscoy was arrested after the Marion County Sheriff's Office received a tip from the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

A LaRue man has been indicted for allegedly reproducing child sex abuse materials and destroying evidence. According to a release from Marion County Prosecutor Ray Grogan, the Marion County Grand Jury handed down a supplemental indictment against 32-year-old Phillip William Vanscoy. The supplemental indictment comes after the Marion County Grand [...] The post La Rue Man Indicted for Reproducing Child Sex Abuse Materials and Destroying Evidence appeared first on 95.3 WKTN - Your Region, Your Rad

Marion – Troopers from the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on July 4th, 2026, at approximately 10:42 PM. The crash occurred on Likens-Chapel Road near Fairground Road in MarionTownship, Marion County. Sandra Sayre, age 46 of Marion, was parked [...] The post July 4th Crash in Marion County Claims Life of 16-Year-Old appeared first on 95.3 WKTN - Your Region, Your Radio.

Visitation for Kevin Allen Blair will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at the Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton. Kevin passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 15, 1989, in Marion, Ohio, to Terry [...] The post Obituary for Kevin Allen Blair appeared first on 95.3 WKTN - Your Region, Your Radio.

Helen Fern Knight, 84, of Zanesville, passed away June 3, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born April 4, 1942, in Marion, Ohio, daughter of the late, Charles Draper and Opel Estep. Helen loved quilting and babysitting children. She is survived by her husband, Larry Knight Sr.; children, Diana Anderson, DeAnna (Ty) Davis, Donna Miller; stepchild, Larry “Char” Knight...

Troopers were called on a report of a crash on Likens-Chapel Road near Fairground Road in Marion Township around 10:40 p.m.

Phyllis “Anne” Colopy, 96, of Zanesville went to be with her Lord on July 1, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Anne was born in Marion, OH on August 30, 1929, to the late Walter and Laura Grigsby Dodrill. She married Leo Ambrose Colopy on September 9, 1950, at St. Thomas Aquinas Church. Anne graduated from Good Samaritan Nursing school...

Lots of activities are taking place during day number three of the Marion County Fair. That includes Figure 8 Racing in the grandstand. Fair admission is $10 for ages 11 and over and ages 10 and under are free. Children 15 and under must be accompanied by a paid adult. [...] The post Marion County Fair Continues With Figure 8 Racing and More appeared first on 95.3 WKTN - Your Region, Your Radio.

It’s day number two for the Marion County Fair. Daily admission is $10 for 11 and over and free for 10 and under. Children 15 and under must be accompanied by a paid adult. Harness Racing and Tough Truck competition are featured in the in the grandstand today. The fair [...] The post Day 2 Brings Harness Racing and Tough Trucks at Marion County Fair appeared first on 95.3 WKTN - Your Region, Your Radio.

Marion County 4H and FFA members are being reminded that this Thursday, June 25 is the final day to secure a free exhibitor pass. The fair office is open with extended office hours from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Members are encouraged to visit them to ensure they are all [...] The post Final Day Approaching for Marion County 4-H and FFA Free Exhibitor Pass appeared first on 95.3 WKTN - Your Region, Your Radio.