Mitch Hooper
The Marion Star
Columbus, OH, United States
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Marionites raise thousands for Junior Service Guild in 2021 Peanut Push
The organization will provide gifts for 398 Marion families thanks to money raised from the quirky event. → Read More
Former Marion County judge and wife lose appeals in hit-and-run case, headed to prison
Jason and Julia Warner have until 8 a.m. Friday to report to the Marion County Sheriff's Office to return to prison. → Read More
Appeals Court: Warners chose to leave the scene of crash, uphold convictions
The Warners have until Friday at 8 a.m. to report to the Marion County Sheriff's Office to return to prison. → Read More
Tis the season: How to celebrate the holidays in Marion County this year
It's only a few days after Thanksgiving, but for Marion, the holiday celebrations are soon to be in full cycle. → Read More
Marion City Council approves $14K contract to train new auditor, assess computer systems
Marion City Council unanimously approved a $14,000 contract with Tyler Technologies to help the new city auditor. → Read More
Marion County GOP appoints new City Auditor to replace Robert Landon
The Marion Count GOP Central Committee appointed Miranda MeGinness as the new Marion city auditor on Saturday. → Read More
Marion PEP Club unveils new all-inclusive playset in the former Project Playground space
The Marion PEP Club unveiled its new all-inclusive playset on Tuesday. → Read More
The Dynamic Dozen: A look at Marion's young leaders for 2021
The Marion Star recognizes 12 people under the age of 40 who are making a difference in the community. → Read More
2021 General Election: Republicans see big win in Marion City Council races
Republicans won all but three seats on the council. → Read More
Marion Mayor: City hit with $153,000 IRS penalty, hints at auditor cover-up
Marion City Council unanimously approved a resolution on Monday night to pay $153,000 in fines from the IRS. → Read More
Marion County Sheriff's Office identifies Galion homicide victim from 1989, case reopened
More than 32 years ago, John C. Kraicinski was last seen at his father's house in Galion, Ohio. → Read More
Embattled Marion City Auditor Robert Landon resigns
Landon cited his battle with COVID-19 and the multiple investigations looking into his office for resigning. → Read More
Marion County Historical Society to host Roaring 20s-themed event in mid-October
In mid-October, the Marion County Historical Society wants to take things back to the 20s—not 2020, rather 1920. → Read More
Marion Palace Theater is set for Madagascar to take the stage this weekend
For three days this weekend, the Marion Palace Theater will be presenting "Madagascar: A Musical Adventure Jr." → Read More
Marion Public Health releases third dose guidelines as COVID-19 cases continue to quickly rise
For more than two months now, COVID-19 cases in Marion County has consistently jumped by the hundreds. → Read More
Cardinals Project unveils five more creations as project grows closer to completion
A total of 13 cardinals designed by local artists were unveiled on Saturday morning in Busby Park. → Read More
Scioto Valley Fire Chief Paul Kerr resigns months after fatal Easter blaze
Scioto Valley Chief Kerr resigned effectively on Sept. 17 and was paid $10,000 for unused vacation time. → Read More
Columbus man accused of shooting at Marion County deputies indicted on 16 charges
William Vinton Daniels, 19, of Columbus, was arrested on Aug. 25 was indicted on Sept. 1 in Marion County Common Pleas Court. → Read More
Cardinals Project begins to flock its way into downtown Marion
A total of 17 cardinals designed and created by local artists will be placed throughout downtown Marion. → Read More
Marion health officials warn against ivermectin use as COVID-19 cases surge
In a little more than a month, Marion County has seen its COVID-19 cases jump from 31 to 478. → Read More