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Marion, Ohio Patch AM: a 5 min read

Greetings Marion! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will your Marion utility payment login still work after June 15?
  • Young track star killed in three-vehicle crash on Ohio 309
  • Want to star in Marion Palace Theatre’s edgy “Avenue Q” this August?

Also on today's calendar: 🏳️‍🌈 BIG GAY BRUNCH! Day 2🏳️‍🌈 and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 82, low: 60.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. City of Marion payment system change starts June 15 (marionstar.com) — Starting June 15, the City of Marion is switching to a new online payment system, and every user will need to create a fresh login and re-enter saved payment details. Your account number and payment options won’t change, but the portal will look different as the city upgrades security and service. If you run into problems, city staff are available by phone during business hours.
   

2. Star track athlete at Ohio college dies in crash (cleveland.com) — A 19-year-old University of Toledo track athlete from nearby Caledonia died after a three-vehicle crash Friday on Ohio 309 in Marion County, and she was taken to Marion General Hospital, where she passed away. A 19-year-old man from Marion and another driver suffered minor injuries. Friends, teammates, and university officials are mourning her impact as a standout pole vaulter and student.
   

3. Marion Palace Theatre seeks actors for 'Avenue Q' (marionstar.com) — Local performers 17 and older are invited to audition June 14 at the Marion Palace Theatre for its August 21–23 production of the Tony-winning musical comedy “Avenue Q.” Auditioners should bring a one-minute song with sheet music and be ready to read from the script. The show features adult themes and is intended for mature audiences.
   

4. Jon Smith builds relationship as this week's Aces of Trade (marionstar.com) — Marion families get a closer look at James A. Garfield Elementary’s head principal, Jon Smith, who has been with Marion City Schools since starting at Harding and now leads Garfield’s staff and students. He shares how his outgoing personality, passion for kids, and commitment to continuous improvement shape the school’s culture and relationships every day.
   

5. Name of driver in high-speed chase revealed (limaohio.com) — A man identified as 40-year-old Daniel Boutwell of Marion has been named as the driver in a recent high-speed chase that started in Lima and ended in eastern Allen County. Authorities say he was wanted on a Hardin County warrant tied to a domestic violence case and was arrested after officers halted the pursuit for safety reasons.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday June 3
  • Co-Sponsored - CPR & First Aid Training Course - June 3, 2026
    Marion Area Chamber-Commerce Marion Area Chamber 267 W Center St Chamber Garden Room Marion, OH 43302
    8:30 am
    • Thursday June 4
  • Marketing Workshop: Thursday, June 4, 2026
    Marion Area Chamber-Commerce Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities Conference Room 2687 Harding Hwy E Marion, OH 43302
    8:30 am
    • Friday June 5
  • Paleontology and Fossils with Wayne Fowler →
    Marion Public Library, 445 E Church St, Marion
    3:00 pm
    • Saturday June 6
  • Riverbend Campground →
    River Bend Family Campground, 1092 Whetstone River Rd S, Caledonia
    8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My kitty is missing.
    If you’ve seen him please let me know. Smeltzer Rd, Lawrence Orchard area. (Nextdoor Country club ,Marion)
  • If anyone sees him please let me know.
    He’s friendly and never ran away before. He will come if called. He was spotted on Bellefontaine Ave. His name is Zeus. 740-513-7280 (Nextdoor Colonial Acres)
  • The Retail Odyssey Company posted a job opening for Traveling Retail Merchandiser - Overnight in Marion. Apply here.
  • Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Marion, Ohio in Marion. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marion here.

Ok Marion! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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