Marion County News

The Westmoreland Juried Biennial is one of a few exhibitions that provide a democratic opportunity for regional artists to exhibit work at a distinguished institution.

Former Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner is coming to Marion next week to support Jim Slagle's candidacy for Marion County Common Pleas Court judge.

Memorial Day is here, and for me it comes with a big reminder that I have gone another year without... I am writing this to make everyone is aware how our judicial system does not or is not inclined to... Memorial Day is here, and for me it comes with a big reminder that I have gone another year without my beautiful daughter, Kim.

Memorial Day is here, and for me it comes with a big reminder that I have gone another year without... I am writing this to make everyone is aware how our judicial system does not or is not inclined to... Marion Township firefighter and dispatcher Mike Keller, left, and Deputy Ryan Ward work together at the Marion County Sheriff's Office to ... (more)

Laddie Boy, President Warren Harding's White House pet, will do some traveling this summer, courtesy of more than 1,000 schoolchildren.

"If you do not breathe through writing, if you do not cry out in writing, or sing in writing, then... MARION -- Preliminary results released online this week show two of Marion County's five school districts met the benchmark for all five Ohio Graduation Tests.

Afternoon Update, sent weekday afternoons, keeps you up to date with breaking news and updates from later in the day.

Memorial Day Services at Grand Prairie Cemetery in Brushridge will be observed at 2 p.m. Sunday.

Time is running out for a chance to meet and greet the sports stars of the past in the... "If you do not breathe through writing, if you do not cry out in writing, or sing in writing, then... "If you do not breathe through writing, if you do not cry out in writing, or sing in writing, then... Save Ourselves facilitator Tyler Thompson, who is a ... (more)

Bob Riley addresses the audience after being named the recipient Monday of the Pearl R. Roberts Award for volunteerism at the annual Marion County Senior Citizens' Day celebration.

Case One: The obligor was incarcerated in another state. The obligor has been released on bond while awaiting trial in reference to another nonsupport-related issue.

Link to map of the rezoning requested by National Lime and Stone Co. through this story at www.MarionStar.com online.

The Pearl R. Roberts Award recognizing outstanding community service will be announced Monday at the 37th annual Senior Citizens Day Celebration.

After two months during which its fire chief's career was in limbo, the 1st Consolidated Fire Board's decision to take no further action has residents talking.

State-licensed plumber Jason Rose, of J&J Plumbing and Heating, Prospect, replaces a release valve on a hot water tank at a home in Prospect.

A statewide texting-while-driving ban that could be tricky to enforce cleared the Ohio Legislature on Tuesday and was headed to the governor's desk for his expected signature.

Construction workers place the trusses on a bridge project on Linn-Hipsher Road.

While motorcyclists are responsible for their training, safety and state of mind while operating a motorcycle, those driving cars and other vehicles need to share in the effort by being aware of motorcyclists.

We have had some young people on the front page of the newspaper the last few days for all the... MARION - A confrontation between officers has led to communication concerns stemming from the April search for murder suspect Tane Osborne.

Marion County Park Board chairman Dan Sheridan scoops up a pile of dead fish left at the Tallgrass Trail shelter house on Monday.