The Marion Star

COLUMBUS (AP) - Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner has removed the head of a county elections board who was convicted in July on ethics charges. Full Story »

MARION - A sales pitch that led to the revoking of permits for solicitors for a Beachwood natural gas supplier came from a man who didn't have a permit. Full Story »

MARION - Plenty of holiday spirit is lined up for this weekend at the Palace Theatre as hundreds of performers take the stage for three shows at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Full Story »

MARION - There isn't any one answer to solving the problem of opiate addiction. Law enforcement is stepping up prosecution efforts and parents are banding together to raise awareness about the problem and how it starts. Full Story »

MARION - A 16-year-old Pleasant High School student pulled out in front of a another vehicle as he was leaving school Wednesday afternoon, according to a press release from the Marion post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Full Story »

MARION - Two men accused of contributing to the death of a 20-year-old woman who allegedly died of a heroin overdose were indicted on involuntary manslaughter charges this week. Full Story »

MARION - Breakfast with Santa is at bluefusion entertainment on Saturday, Dec. 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Full Story »

DENVER (AP) - An old debate about whether judges should be elected or appointed is heating up again. Full Story »

MARION - The Grand Township Board of Trustees will have its regular monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday. The meeting is open to the public. All meetings are at the Community Center on Dry Lane Road at Marseilles-Galion Road West. Full Story »

MARION - Bluefusion Family Entertainment Center is asking for children 12 and younger to help it name its new mascot, a news release states. Full Story »

MOUNT VERNON (AP) - An Ohio teacher accused of burning the image of a cross on students' arms says his boss gave him conflicting guidelines about what kinds of religious expressions were appropriate. Full Story »

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 »