Marion, OH

Marion—One local family is working to help local youth who experienced the foster care system make it to college. The Scott family is funding the new Rising Pathways scholarship at Marion Technical College for youth who have been in foster care. Barb and Rick Scott and their large family started [...]

Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance shined its latest Member Spotlight on Marion Technical College. Offering career-focused associate degrees, certificates, and transfer programs, MTC equips students with the practical skills needed to thrive in today’s workforce. They offer career-focused associate degrees, certificates, and transfer programs as well as flexible, affordable [...]

A Marion man was arrested for operating a vehicle intoxicated after a crash in that city early Sunday morning. According to the report from the Marion Police Department, 26-year-old Christopher Singer failed to maintain control of his vehicle while driving south on Main Street. His vehicle struck a parked vehicle, [...]

EAST LIVERPOOL — Columbus Marion-Franklin rode the bus for three hours to get to East Liverpool for its Div. IV, Region 15 first-round playoff game on Friday night. After a 42-0 win over the Potters, the ride back to the south side of Columbus promised to be a smooth one. The Red Devis (7-4) came […]

Seven local entrepreneurs will compete for thousands of dollars in prizes in a live “Shark Tank”-style competition on Tuesday November 3 at Marion Technical College. Social hour will begin at 5pm and competition starts at 5:30pm in the Health Technologies Center Auditorium room 103. A panel of judges will decide [...]

PLAYOFF OPENERS Four area football teams open the Ohio high school football playoffs tonight. There will be two played in Columbiana County as United (8-1) hosts Warren JFK (6-4) in Division VI and 17th-ranked East Liverpool (8-2) entertains Columbus Marion-Franklin (6-4) in Division IV. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. for both games. Kickoff is at […]

An investigation is underway after a Marion man allegedly reported two bombs at Marion City Hall.

The holiday season begins with a cherished Marion tradition as Christmas at the Palace returns to the historic Marion Palace Theatre with this year’s production, ’Twas the Night Before Christmas. This beloved annual celebration brings together talented performers from throughout the community for a festive showcase of music, dance, laughter, [...]

EAST LIVERPOOL — East Liverpool City Schools will have updated security measures in place for Friday’s football playoff game against Columbus Marion-Franklin at Patterson Field. This move comes after a 16-year-old was stabbed in the restroom in an alleged assault during last Friday’s overtime game with Brooke at Patterson Field. The new guidelines include: • […]

The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office has announced a gas leak in the 100 block of South Wheeler Street in Mount Victory. Wheeler Street is closed from Taylor Street to Marion Street. Emergency crews are on the scene. Please avoid the area until further notice. More information will be provided as [...]