The Marion Star

MARION - She'd never been in trouble before she stabbed a boy on the bus. Full Story »

A silent epidemic is taking its toll in Ohio, killing more people each year than motor-vehicle crashes. The cause will probably surprise you. Full Story »

MARION - Three people were transported to the hospital from a crash Wednesday afternoon. Full Story »

PLEASANT TWP. - A firefighter training exercise will close a road on Sunday for a few hours. Full Story »

MARION - Two commissioners voted to approve a promotion at the Marion County wastewater treatment plant. Full Story »

MARION - Smith Clinic has received a shipment of seasonal flu vaccine that is available to Smith Clinic adult patients only while the supply lasts. Full Story »

MOUNT GILEAD - The Morrow County Health Department will provide free H1N1 shots at clinics open to the general public. Full Story »

MARION - The trustees of Richland Township will hold their annual reorganizational meeting at 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 28, 2009, at the township hall. The meeting is open to the public. Full Story »

MARION - A local woman is hoping to make sure the grandparents in our community aren't forgotten over the holidays. Full Story »

MARION - Instead of its December business meeting, the West Side Neighborhoods Association will visit nursing homes to sing Christmas carols to the residents Sunday. Full Story »

MARION - Though statements she made to law enforcement officers about why she stabbed a classmate were suppressed in hearings earlier this year, Angel Chevalier told at least two other people why she attacked the boy last January. Full Story »

Starting Dec. 13, any Ohioan who wants an H1N1 vaccination can get it regardless of whether or not they fall into one of the identified risk groups. Full Story »

MARION - A Cadillac suspected to be involved in a hit-skip accident Tuesday southwest of Marion is being sought by authorities. Full Story »

MARION - A driver said he lost control on a patch of ice on U.S. 23 Tuesday morning, causing his car to travel across the median into oncoming traffic. Full Story »

MARION - A routine check of the system determined a problem with a portion of a pipe on Scioto Street, and an Ohio American Water Co. crew made repairs on Tuesday. Full Story »

MARYSVILLE - Through the company's annual United Way giving campaign, Honda associates have raised $1.4 million for local United Way agencies, with funds being distributed to 59 of Ohio's 88 counties in the coming year. Full Story »

REYNOLDSBURG - Ohioans can start planning visits to fairs for the 2010 season as the Ohio Department of Agriculture today released the official dates for the state's 94 county and independent fairs and the Ohio State Fair. Full Story »

MARION - Housing Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program funds are now available through the Marion Area Counseling Center. Full Story »

MARION - Harding Pointe, a long-term care facility at 340 Oak St., was presented with an Award of Excellence for regulatory compliance by The Ohio Academy of Nursing Homes Inc. on Nov. 4, a news release states. Full Story »

MARION — A Cadillac suspected to be involved in a hit-skip accident today southwest of Marion is being sought by authorities. Full Story »

MARION — A routine checking of the system determined a problem with a portion of a pipe on Scioto Street, and an Ohio American Water Co. crew is making repairs. Full Story »

MARION — A driver said he lost control on a patch of ice causing his car to travel across the median into oncoming traffic on U.S. 23 this morning. Full Story »

MARION - Red in the face and eyes wet with tears he'd wiped away, the 14-year-old boy who suffered four stab wounds in an attack last January showed a jury his scars. Monday was the first day of trial for his alleged assailant, a classmate. Full Story »

MARION - Two men accused of being involved in a heroin overdose death Friday evening face charges of involuntary manslaughter in addition to drug-related charges. Full Story »

From left, winner Gary Bosely, second place Kevin Gosnell and third place Dwight Lohr pose following the 2009 Christmas Clearinghouse Peanut Push sponsored by WMRN Radio. You can still help out: To adopt a family, call 740-389-5249 or 740-341-5871. Full Story »