Matthew Frericks News Today

A former athletic trainer at Galion City Schools was sentenced to at least 12 years in prison for child pornography crimes, according to the prosecutor's office.

Jonathan P. Welch of Marion pleaded guilty Monday to one count of murder for the 2020 shooting death of Jasper Braddy. He could spend life in prison.

Jonathan P. Welch of Marion pleaded guilty Monday to one count of murder for the 2020 shooting death of Jasper Braddy. He could spend life in prison.

The Marion Community Foundation honored outgoing and incoming board members during its 2022 annual meeting.

A family gathering is how Marion Community Foundation president and CEO Dean Jacob characterized a recent reception following the organization’s annual meeting. Jacob addressed the gathering of nearly 200, sharing his “state of the organization” and welcoming the four newly elected Board members. 

A family gathering is how Marion Community Foundation president and CEO Dean Jacob characterized a recent reception following the organization’s annual meeting. Jacob addressed the gathering of nearly 200, sharing his “state of the organization” and welcoming the four newly elected Board members. 

The annual law enforcement memorial service was held May 18 to honor the five Marion County officers who have died in the line of duty.

Polling places across Ohio will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. today.

The Ohio Third District Court of Appeals ruled there was enough evidence presented in the conviction of Marion Judge Jason Warner and his wife Julia.

"I just feel gratitude to all of those who were with me through all this," Frericks said moments after receiving the news that he had been appointed.