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Marion, IL · CommunityMARION’S MAGPIE CHRISTMAS MARKET RUNS NOV. 13–15: HOURS AND WHAT TO CHECK BEFORE GOING
The Pavilion lists more than 100 vendors, food trucks and live music over three days, with shorter shopping hours on Sunday.
Marion, IL · CommunityCLYDESDALES RETURN TO MARION WITH FOUR FREE PAVILION VIEWING DATES
Stable viewing is listed for Nov. 24, 25, 27 and 28; the venue also announces a Nov. 29 parade appearance.
Marion, IL · HealthNEW MARION MENTAL-HEALTH OFFICE AIMS TO SHORTEN TRIPS FOR FAMILIES SEEKING HELP
WSIU reports the Stress and Trauma Treatment Center has opened another office, serving children through young adults and accepting Medicaid.
Marion, IL · LibraryMARION LIBRARY’S NOVEMBER CRAFT CALENDAR HAS THREE DIFFERENT WAYS TO TAKE PART
Children’s Book Week activities are Nov. 13; adult Kinusaiga sessions require registration, while the teen take-home kit does not.
Marion, IL · Public servicesMARION’S NOV. 17 LAWYER IN THE LIBRARY: WHO QUALIFIES AND HOW TO REGISTER
Free 20-minute sessions require registration and are limited to eligible First Judicial Circuit residents who are not already represented.
Marion, IL · CrimeMARION TEACHER PLEADS NOT GUILTY IN $5,956 HOME DEPOT THEFT CASE
Police say a laser level, a sump well and paint were among nearly $6,000 in goods and refunds taken over 22 visits to the Marion store.
Marion, IL · CommunityMARION’S NOV. 7 BATTLE OF THE BADGES FUNDRAISER
The Nov. 7 event listing paired police-versus-fire softball with scholarship fundraising. This archived preview does not establish the game result or money raised.
Marion, IL · Crime61 GUNS AND A 3D PRINTER SEIZED AFTER SHOTS HIT WILLIAMSON COUNTY HOME
The sheriff says the second round of gunfire hit the house about 40 minutes after deputies had warned him to stop.
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Claremont, NH · City governmentCLAREMONT SELECTS ELIZABETH FERLAND AS NEXT CITY MANAGER, WITH FEBRUARY START EXPECTED
My Keene Now reports a late-February 2027 transition after Ferland’s nine years leading Keene.
Claremont, NH · RoadsCLAREMONT MAIN STREET REOPENED AFTER GAS-TRUCK ROLLOVER; CREWS REPORTED NO LEAK
WCAX’s Nov. 2 update says the driver had no serious injuries and the compressed-natural-gas containers were not compromised.
Claremont, NH · ElectionsCLAREMONT SCHOOL SPENDING CAP CLEARS 60% THRESHOLD IN CORRECTED VOTE TOTALS
The Valley News reports 2,507 votes for the measure and 1,618 against; local candidate totals need to be read in their district context.
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- Marion’s Magpie Christmas market runs Nov. 13–15: hours and what to check before goingMarion, IL · Nov. 11, 2026
- Clydesdales return to Marion with four free Pavilion viewing datesMarion, IL · Nov. 11, 2026
- New Marion mental-health office aims to shorten trips for families seeking helpMarion, IL · Nov. 11, 2026
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