The Marion Star

MARION - With a deadline looming, City Council heard the first reading of an ordinance entering into a new lease with Marion General Hospital. Full Story »

MARION - A Marion Harding High School graduate will return to his hometown Saturday to sign copies of his first book. Full Story »

MARION — A coalition organized to fight underage drinking and drug use is no more, but its organizer believes there still are lessons to be learned. Full Story »

MARION - In honor of Veterans Day, all divisions of the Marion County Health Department will be closed Wednesday. Full Story »

MARION - The investigation continues into a fire set early Sunday morning at 390 S. State St. Full Story »

MANSFIELD - He'll share messages of hope and faith and stories you won't hear on the news. Full Story »

PROSPECT - There will be a spaghetti dinner from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the American Legion Post 368 in Prospect to raise money for Chapel Hill House. Full Story »

MARION - Twig III of Marion General Hospital will have a holiday open house in the gift shop Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Full Story »

RICHWOOD - The Union County sheriff's, Richwood police and the Northern Union County fire departments are hosting a medication disposal day at North Union High School from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Full Story »

MARION - Now that Elgin Local Schools has passed a new bond issue, interim Superintendent Jim Craycraft said the fun will begin. Full Story »

IBERIA - Like many businesses, Enterprise Fabrications Inc. has suffered during the recession, its payroll shrinking from more than 30 employees in 1998 to its current eight. Full Story »

BUCYRUS — One of the biggest challenges of living in a smaller town is finding something to do once high school football season is over. This is precisely why people might want to join Matthew Hoover, local music favorite, as he hosts a musical storytelling event to celebrate the release of his newest CD, "Talking to Ghosts." Full Story »

Land transfers Full Story »

St. Paul's Episcopal Church Full Story »

Florence Kling Harding once stayed in Rose Cottage and attempts are being made to save the historical building. Full Story »

MARION - More than a year and a half after the negotiations began with Marion General Hospital Inc., a proposed lease with the nonprofit organization is headed for City Council. Full Story »

MARION - Fourteen teams are participating in the 11th annual Cory A. Worcester Memorial Scholarship Tournament this weekend, more than double those that participated in its first year. Full Story »

MARION - The Hardings are a hot item. Full Story »

MARION - Marion City Hall will be closed Wednesday in observance of Veterans Day. Full Story »

PROSPECT - Marion County Sheriff Maj. Jeff Cline was present when the Prospect Village Council met recently for its regular meeting. Full Story »

PROSPECT - Steve Smith reported at the recent Prospect Merchants Association meeting that the four churches in the village will take care of the four corporation plantings at the entrances to the village. Full Story »

July 26 Full Story »

A man reported a bicycle was stolen in the 300 block of North Prospect Street. Full Story »

Twice in the past week I have heard an inspirational message about the "dash." The first time it was shared at a retreat and the second on the radio. For me, it left a powerful question: What will the "dash" say about me? Full Story »

Requez Myles, a student at Marion Technical College, is the organizer of a hip hop concert to be held Monday on the Marion Campus. He calls the event "Knowledge is Power/African-American Entrepreneurship." Full Story »