The Marion Star

MARION — For the 20th year, inmates at Marion Correctional Institution will put on an original Christmas play written and produced in cooperation with its staff. Full Story »

MARION - Hunters from all over are asking about the trophy 11-year-old Shania Bland has. Full Story »

MARION — Marion County and Marion City Health Departments have opened today's H1N1 Clinic to all the CDC recommended high risk groups. Full Story »

MARION - A survivor of domestic violence will bring her message of hope and awareness to a local church on Sunday. Full Story »

COLUMBUS - Columbia Gas of Ohio will start using a new system to buy natural gas beginning in February. Full Story »

MARION - At its regular meeting Thursday, the Marion County Board of Commissioners addressed resolutions to authorize ditch maintenance, obtain a grant, continue information technology services and improve county fire communications systems. Full Story »

MARION - Members of her youth group at church are organizing a fundraiser for Stormy Cushing to help with medical and other bills. Full Story »

LUCASVILLE - State corrections officials gave a behind-the-walls tour of Ohio's Death House on Monday for the third time since executions resumed in 1999. Full Story »

MOUNT GILEAD -The Ohio Highway Patrol said Thursday alcohol was not a factor in the Nov. 21 crash that killed a 19-year-old New Washington woman. Full Story »

MARION - Marion Harding High School is one of 410 schools throughout the country participating in the Teen Safe Driver Pledge, an online agreement between parents and teen drivers that establishes safe driving expectations. Full Story »

MARION - The Marion County chapter of the American Red Cross will offer a class in CPR and AED (automated external defibrillator) skills from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 19 at the Alber Red Cross Center, 1849 Summerset Drive. There will be a 30 minute break for lunch. Full Story »

COLUMBUS - To help feeding agencies in Marion County cope with increased needs, Mid-Ohio Foodbank will make an extra delivery on Thursday of holiday boxes of nonperishable food. Full Story »

MARION - If you're looking to find holiday cheer, you'll be one of the hundreds of people lining the streets of Downtown Marion on Saturday. Full Story »

MARION - Sometimes she feels like she's the only person who remembers her 19-year-old son, who was killed in a car accident two years ago. Full Story »

BUCYRUS - Bucyrus resident Stephanie L. Fisher will be featured on today's episode of "The Dr. Oz Show." Full Story »

MARION - The top dog in the county is Buckeye. Full Story »

The 12th annual "Night of 1000 Stars" charity event benefiting Safety City and The United Way will take place at 7 p.m. Friday in The Women's Club Home Auditorium, 1126 E. Center St. Tickets are $5 per person and includes a spaghetti dinner from Primrose Retirement. There will be local entertainment and several community recognition awards presented. Call Shawn Craft for tickets at 740-262-3203. Full Story »

WESTERVILLE - The Federal Reserve got involved Wednesday in the business dealings of The Marion Bank and announced an agreement reached involving the financial institution as it attempts to emerge from its capital deficiencies. Full Story »

MARION - The Marion Public Library Board of Trustees finance committee meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8. No agenda items were available. Full Story »

MARION - The December luncheon meeting for Women's Business Council highlights stress management with speaker Dave Wilhelm. Full Story »

EDISON - The Mid Ohio Food Bank will not be delivering produce as of January 2010 to No Limit's Outreach Center. Full Story »

MARION - The 12th annual "Night of 1000 Stars" charity event benefiting Safety City and The United Way will take place at 7 p.m. Friday in The Women's Club Home Auditorium, 1126 E. Center St. Tickets are $5 per person and includes a spaghetti dinner from Primrose Retirement. Full Story »

MARION - Legislation that would make filing a city income tax return mandatory continued to prompt questions in its second time before Marion City Council. Full Story »

MARION - Three attorneys opposed to Monday's city council approval of a 33-year lease with Marion General Hospital Inc. will likely file a lawsuit on behalf of Marion County taxpayers by the end of next week. Full Story »

MARION - A recount of Nov. 3 General Election results has determined the winners. Full Story »