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Past articles by Sophia:

Marion's Luke 3:11 Ministries providing 'a little bit of hope' through food, clothes

“It feels really exciting to provide unduplicated services in town," Amy Parker of Luke 3:11 Ministries said. → Read More

Family donated 12 handmade quilts to premature babies at Marion General Hospital

The family donated 12 quilts for NICU babies in Marion General Hospital. → Read More

Holiday events kick off Friday in Marion County

Happy Thanksgiving. Whether you're gearing up for Black Friday shopping or time with family, check out these weekend events in Marion County. The annual Christmas parade will be in downtown Marion at 6 p.m. Saturday. It will be followed by a Christmas tree lighting in Founders Park. Friday is the opening day to purchase Christmas trees at The Dairy in Fulton Creek located at 6376 Fulton Creek… → Read More

Vietnam veteran thanks River Valley community for honoring military service

The local veterans were greeted by River Valley High School students and were even given a standing ovation. → Read More

Meet the Marion Star's Dynamic Dozen selections for 2022

Here are the top 12 leaders under 40 years of age in Marion County for 2022. → Read More

Former Harding student to sing for The Metropolitan Opera in New York City

“At the Met, if you’re an opera singer it’s where you want to be,” Marion native Dylan Davis said. → Read More

Marion man killed in fatal crash Saturday, troopers investigating

The crash occurred at the intersection of County Road 26 and County Road 174. → Read More

State Route 4 bridge closure in Marion to be extended through fall 2023

Originally slated to reopen mid-November 2022, the Prospect Street bridge now will be reopened in the fall of 2023. → Read More

Halloween 2022: When and where to trick or treat in Marion County

Don't miss out on all the Halloween fun with trick-or-treating in Marion County. → Read More

Several Marion County families explore home schooling after COVID-19

"I think every learning opportunity brings lots of character to people and to the community," Terra Hadden said. → Read More

New Boys & Girls Club partnership launches at River Valley

A new partnership between the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Ohio and River Valley has launched to open a new location at Heritage Elementary. → Read More

CASA program re-launched in Marion County with first four volunteers sworn-in

A new program is coming to support some of Marion County's most vulnerable. → Read More

Beloved Marion City Schools educator, 'Coach Mac,' remembered for passion for community

Community education leader Mike McCreary died Monday, and was remembered for his passion for the Marion community. → Read More

Pride group launches in Marion following anti-gay River Valley speech

Expecting to only draw in a few people, the group has seen nearly 200 people join in the first several weeks. → Read More

Jeremy Byers to replace Lubke as Marion Family YMCA's next executive director

Jeremy Byers has been selected as the next executive director of the Marion Family YMCA and is to begin July 12. → Read More

Despite pleas from students, River Valley won't apologize for anti-gay commencement speech

At the Monday River Valley board of education meeting, the district explained its decision not to apologize after McGuire's anti-gay speech to grads. → Read More

' I felt like crying.' River Valley alumni's anti-gay commencement speech sparks outrage

At River Valley's graduation, alumni speaker Jim McGuire told grads to pursue relationships only between a man and a woman, sparking public outcry. → Read More

He flew a plane before he drove a car: Elgin's Wasserbeck to become an Air Force pilot

"I actually did fly an airplane before I ever drove a car,” Elgin valedictorian Isaiah Wasserbeck said. → Read More

Marion Family YMCA helping people with Parkinson's 'Delay the Disease'

"It’s just a support group but an exercise group also," Marion Family YMCA Wellness Director Heather Wright said. → Read More

Ohio Department of Education awards $4.2 million to Marion City Schools for partnerships

The grants will help the district keep and expand summer school and after-school programs. → Read More