The Marion County Observer is the first exclusively online newspaper in southern Illinois covering news and happenings and providing useful information in a wide variety of subjects. In addition to general, breaking and investigative news reports, the Marion County Observer offers a look into the local music scene, a page dedicated completely to things that are just funny including the ever popular column, Aunt Sophie, as well as movie reviews, recipes, Veteran's Corner, geocaching, shopping and so much more. Everything the Observer has to offer is always just a click away.