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Council hears more on Oasis sports complex

Plans for a sports complex in the former Illinois Centre Mall area were further outlined Sept. 25 by the Marion City Council and developer Rodney Cabaness. Having moved into the new city hall at 350 Tower Square that very day, Mayor Mike Absher sought to put the spurs to more historic moves with the opening of a sports complex that would cater to traveling youth athletics teams.
By Curtis Winston Oct 2, 2023 7:13 PM
Verna R. Spivey of Rosiclare

Verna R. Spivey, 96, of Rosiclare passed away Sept. 26, 2023, at Hardin County General Hospital. She attended First Christian Church of Rosiclare.
Oct 2, 2023 7:15 PM
Marion Unit 2 hires two, accepts one resignation

The Marion Unit 2 board of education recently approved the hiring of a new principal at Longfellow Elementary and a new facilities supervisor, as well as the resignation of the food service supervisor.
By Curtis Winston Mar 10, 2023 8:23 AM
Council OKs South Market development

Marion's growing pains throbbed on Monday night as the city council approved the development of a 100-unit apartment complex on a 12-acre parcel off South Market Street, on the precipice of city limits.
By Curtis Winston Feb 18, 2023 9:38 AM
Wildcats salvage week with win at Panther Shootout

Coming off a terrible performance Friday night before the home crowd against South Seven rival Carbondale, the Marion boys basketball team rebounded with a dominating 21-point win over 15-win Newton at the Pinckneyville Shootout less than 24 hours later.
By Geary Deniston Feb 3, 2023 8:14 AM
Unit 2 names asst. superintendent, football coach

The Marion Unit 2 Board of Education has named Lindsay Watts as assistant superintendent and Jason Dunning as head football coach.
By Curtis Winston Jan 27, 2023 8:55 AM
Council OKs zoning change for new apartments

The Marion City Council on Monday night approved zoning changes for a complex of apartments at 1801 E. Main St. by Castellano Properties.
By Curtis Winston Jan 27, 2023 8:56 AM
SIU women drop a close one at UIC, 65-62

UIC overcame an early, 14-point deficit to beat the Southern Illinois women's basketball team on Saturday, 65-62, running off six-straight points in the final minute. The Salukis (6-9, 3-3) used a couple of big, 9-0 runs in the first half to build a 28-14 lead. SIU point guard Quierra Love hit a driving layup with 6:36 to go in the second quarter that doubled up the score.
By Tom Weber Jan 20, 2023 11:35 AM
Augustine Fu Li of Marion

Augustine Fu Li, 93, of Marion passed away peacefully at 1:54 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital of St. Louis, Mo.
Dec 7, 2022 2:32 PM
Veterans on Parade: It's not too late for local veterans and first responders to sign up

Rain or shine, thousands of people will line Main Street in Marion Saturday morning for southern Illinois' biggest salute to veterans.
Marion Republican staff report Sep 7, 2022 3:27 PM

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