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  • Prison serving up 'Soup and Blessings'

    The Marion Star – Fri Dec 4, 7:45 am ET  

    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 »

  • 11-year-old nets rare piebald deer

    The Marion Star – Fri Dec 4, 7:45 am ET  

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

  • Today's clinic is for all high risk groups

    The Marion Star – Fri Dec 4, 7:30 am ET  

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

  • Domestic violence program at church will bring awareness

    The Marion Star – Fri Dec 4, 7:17 am ET  

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

  • Gas company making change

    The Marion Star – Fri Dec 4, 7:16 am ET  

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

  • Commissioners authorize repair of ditch in Waldo

    The Marion Star – Fri Dec 4, 7:16 am ET  

    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 »

  • Fundraiser will benefit girl injured in accident is Dec. 12

    The Marion Star – Fri Dec 4, 7:16 am ET  

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

  • State gives tour of 'Death House'

    The Marion Star – Fri Dec 4, 7:16 am ET  

    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 »

  • Driver in crash tests negative for alcohol

    The Marion Star – Fri Dec 4, 7:16 am ET  

    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 »

  • Harding participating in Safe Driver Pledge

    The Marion Star – Fri Dec 4, 7:16 am ET  

    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 »

  • Red Cross to offer CPR training class

    The Marion Star – Fri Dec 4, 7:15 am ET  

    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 »

  • Foodbank delivering extra food for holidays

    The Marion Star – Fri Dec 4, 7:15 am ET  

    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 »

  • Santa Claus is coming to town Saturday

    The Marion Star – Thu Dec 3, 7:17 am ET  

    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 »

  • Vigil will remember children gone too soon

    The Marion Star – Thu Dec 3, 7:16 am ET  

    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 woman 'shoe-in' for today's Dr. Oz show

    The Marion Star – Thu Dec 3, 7:16 am ET  

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

  • Buckeye named best dog in county

    The Marion Star – Thu Dec 3, 7:16 am ET  

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

  • InsideToday

    The Marion Star – Thu Dec 3, 7:16 am ET  

    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 »

  • Fed gets involved with Ohio State Bank

    The Marion Star – Thu Dec 3, 7:16 am ET  

    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 »

  • Library board of trustees to meet

    The Marion Star – Thu Dec 3, 7:16 am ET  

    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 »

  • Women's Business Council to lunch

    The Marion Star – Thu Dec 3, 7:15 am ET  

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

  • Produce going to EE Baptist Church

    The Marion Star – Thu Dec 3, 7:15 am ET  

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

  • CORRECTION: 'Night of 1000 Stars' is Friday

    The Marion Star – Wed Dec 2, 2:15 pm ET  

    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 »

  • Mandatory tax filing debate continues

    The Marion Star – Wed Dec 2, 7:16 am ET  

    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 »

  • Commissioners get lease; lawsuit expected

    The Marion Star – Wed Dec 2, 7:16 am ET  

    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 »

  • It's official: Clabaugh, Loudenslager elected

    The Marion Star – Wed Dec 2, 7:16 am ET  

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

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