Political disagreement is fine. In fact, it’s to be encouraged. That’s how democracy works. But when people on both sides begin resorting to overwrought intimidation tactics, it’s time to stress that ...

Bina was drafted and served six years in the Kansas National Guard. He married in 1968. Although some of the men he trained with were sent overseas, Bina remained stateside. Over the decades, Bina has ...

Rosauer agreed to delay Cody’s trial, scheduled for February until the weeks of June 22, July 13, and Aug 31. Attorneys agreed and will decide which week is best. Rosauer said he would like the trial ...

COUNTY'S PROCEDURAL NIGHTMARES:   2 commissioners vie for chairman, from Marion County Record for Jan. 7, 2026 ...

Hillsboro and Peabody-Burns were the only schools in the county that played games Friday night. On the road, Hillsboro’s girls beat Pratt 37-21. “We were a little sluggish, but the girls played hard,” ...

Every morning from Monday to Friday and sometimes Saturday a group of six Marion residents meet at the Sit Down to sip coffee and hang out for more than an hour. The group consists of Robin Bazil, ...

A Marion couple wants to create options for people looking for apartments in the city. Matt and Jenna Meyerhoff will be renovating apartments at the top floor of the former County Seat Decorating ...

Derek Belton’s reappointment to another term on the county’s planning and zoning commission was stayed last week — at least for the time being. County commissioner Clarke Dirks proposed that the seat ...

Cattle is Heath Shields’ family story in Marion County. Today, Shields is working to ensure that legacy continues. Shields traces his family’s ranching roots back to 1889, when his ...

A highly charged city council meeting last week in which Peabody police accused the city’s mayor-elect of violating their privacy and endangering their families has erupted into an online petition ...

Marion residents wanting to own pit bulls or a Rottweiler may soon be able to. Current policy states that dogs are not allowed in the city if they have 51% of one of the breeds. Such dogs running at ...

City leaders contacted state and federal lawmakers after the proposal was revealed and have heard back from KDOT and project engineers. Despite those conversations, Mayor Lou Thurston said, the city ...