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Work Week Weather: A break from the extreme heat for most of the week, chance of rain midweek
MARION, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW): Expect a break from the heat for most of the week. The hottest day will be Tuesday with a high of 90. There’s a chance of rain for Tuesday and Wednesday, with highs this week ranging from the 70s to the 90s. Today-Sunny, with...
Fahey Bank Athlete of the Month: River Valley's Lanie Wooten takes it for second time
CALEDONIA — River Valley softball's Lanie Wooten didn't set out to be a repeat Fahey Bank Athlete of the Month winner. Same with All-Ohio. "I don’t really have a lot of goals. I just do and be," she said. Regardless of her approach and process, that's exactly where...
Marion County commissioners appoint interim coroner
The Marion County commissioners appointed Timothy Garner, MD, as the county’s interim coroner. Garner replaces Dr. Gary Burton, who is leaving office to deal with ongoing health issues, according to a release from the Marion County commissioners' office. During the commissioners' June 18 meeting, President Andy Applefeller welcomed Garner and thanked Burton for his...
Boy, 14, dies after carriage hits train in Marion County
MARION, Ohio (WCMH) – A 14-year-old boy is dead after the horse-drawn carriage he was driving collided with a train in Marion County Wednesday. The Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) said the crash happened at about 4:40 p.m. on County Road 5. Edward Gingerich, 14, of Marion, was operating a horse-drawn […]
Boy, 14, killed after horse-drawn buggy collides with train in Marion County, police say
A 14-year-old boy is dead after his horse-drawn carriage crashed into the side of a train, according to the Ohio Highway Patrol. Edward Gingerich was driving a horse-drawn carriage at about 4:40 p.m. Wednesday along County Road 5 in Marion County when he lost control, according to a news release from the Ohio...
Gov. DeWine announces $10 million to support local fair projects
Area fairgoers may notice some upgrades at their respective county or independent fairs this summer. Gov. Mike DeWine and state officials announced $10 million in grants to support Ohio fairgrounds and enhance fairgoers' experiences. Locally, Marion County, Ashland County, Crawford County and Richland County agricultural societies each received $106,831.54. ...
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