The Marion Star

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 »

MARION - Though the economy has hit almost everyone in the wallet, administrators at the local domestic violence shelter say planning and cost cutting has kept its services at a steady level - for now. Full Story »

MARION - For 30 years, domestic violence victims have had somewhere to go when they reached moments in their lives when they decided to end the abuse. Full Story »

MARION - A man arrested for driving under the influence for the fifth time in the past 20 years tested at twice the limit for blood-alcohol content after an accident Friday morning, Marion City Police Lt. Mike Radcliff said. Full Story »

The Marion Area Chamber Ambassadors really surprised Clint Snedegar when they stopped at Beltone Hearing Care Center recently. New owners Clint and Bonnie Snedegar have 19 years in the hearing health care profession. Full Story »

MARION - The American Red Cross will conduct open blood drives at the following Marion County sites during November: Full Story »

MARION - Marion Public Health Department - as the combined city/ county health district to be formed Jan. 1, 2010, has been named - invites all students of The Ohio State University and Marion Technical College to create a logo for the new district. Full Story »

MARION - An ordinance that would authorize entering into an amended and restated lease with Marion General Hospital Inc. as amended is on the agenda of City Council on Monday. Full Story »

MARION - Election of officers will be held during the business meeting when the Marion County Republican Women's Club meets Tuesday, Nov. 10, at GOP Headquarters, 114 S. Main St. Full Story »

RICHWOOD - The Union County Sheriff's office, Richwood Police Department and the Northern Union County Fire Department will be hosting a medication disposal day at North Union High School from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 14. Full Story »