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SUBSCRIBE NOW for full access Home News Sports Life & Events Obituaries Archives USA TODAY Media PUBLIC NOTICES Corrections Business Directory More Home News Sports Life & Events Obituaries Archives USA TODAY Media PUBLIC NOTICES Corrections Business Directory Search Subscribe salutation Manage Account Access e-Edition Newsletters Pay Bill Report Delivery Issues Pause Delivery Subscriber Guide Help Center Sign Out Have an existing account? Sign In Already have a subscription? Activate Your Account Don't have an account? Create One Advertisement Get the news OSUM suspends in-person classes due to COVID-19 3 cases of coronavirus confirmed in Cuyahoga County; DeWine declares state of emergency Now that Ohio has the kits, can you get the new coronavirus test? Yes, but there are ifs Ohio asks universities to go to remote learning due to coronavirus concerns Marion native to donate kidney to stranger Most Recent McCurdy: Buckeyes make most of short hand Mother spreads suicide awareness to youth Downtown Marion’s Meadows wins Athena Award Police Beat: Marion woman bilked out of $850 Inspections: 5 eateries cited with critical violations Democratic Party candidates rally in Marion Co. Your browser does not support the viewing of this content. Your browser does not support the viewing of this content. Quick Links Elections 2018 E-Edition Facebook Twitter Property Transfers Subscriber Guide USA TODAY NETWORK Crosswords Country Mile OHSAA tournaments will have ‘limited spectators’ More information will be released as soon as possible, including the process for tickets already sold. Local | 2 hours ago Mother spreads suicide awareness to youth In 2018, 28 Ohio children between 10 and 14 died by suicide. Last year, that number rose, to a total of 30. Local | 1 day ago 3 cases of coronavirus confirmed in Cuyahoga County; DeWine declares state of emergency Gov. Mike DeWine announced on Monday that three cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Ohio. All three are from Cuyahoga County. News | 1 day ago Now that Ohio has the kits, can you get the new coronavirus test? Yes, but there are ifs Because of limited resources for testing, Ohio will prioritize the sickest and most at-risk patients for testing. News | 1 day ago 6 Digital Benefits of a Star Subscription Be one of the first to learn about Marion County news with alerts, flip through a digital replica of the Marion Star and more. Local MarionMade!: Marion native designs jewelry in NYC Sarah Murphy isn't going into the family business — Murphy Industries of Marion — but she is using some of their discarded materials in her work. Local | 1 day ago Farmers face crisis. Scores die by suicide. More than 450 farmers killed themselves across nine Midwestern states from 2014 to 2018. Meanwhile, calls to Farm Aid's crisis hotline soar. Investigations | 1 day ago Highway named after Marionite killed in Vietnam Sgt. David Harris was the 12th Marion County casualty of the war in 1969. He was well-known as a star athlete for Pleasant football and track. Local | 1 day ago 17 things that will make 2020 your most productive year yet If you want to be more productive in the new year, these are the things you'll need to achieve your goals, from the best planner to a smartwatch. Reviewed Online voter guide available for primary election See candidates' stances in their own words ahead of the March 17 primary election. Local | 1 day ago Democratic Party candidates rally in Marion Co. Ohio Supreme Court candidate Jennifer Brunner and congressional challengers met with local Democrats on Saturday. News | 1 day ago Morrow County questions OhioHealth over hospital “While OhioHealth is opening new ERs in the suburbs, they want to shut down Morrow County’s only ER,” said Tom Whiston, a Morrow County commissioner. Local | 2 days ago Enrollment an issue for Marion City Schools Enrollment figures at all but two elementary schools (McKinley and George Washington) decreased for the current academic year. News | 2 days ago FOR SUBSCRIBERS Danals, five from Pleasant make state wrestling Thirteen area wrestlers earned spots in next weekend's state championships, while six earned district titles on Saturday. High School | 2 days ago Injury crash on U.S. 23 in Marion County probed Marion County dispatchers said U.S. 23 South at Newmans-Cardington Road was closed for about 90 minutes Saturday morning. News | 2 days ago Attorney suspended following felony conviction Christopher J. Burchinal, a Delaware-based attorney who also represented Marion defendants, was sentenced last week to 10 days in jail. Local | 4 days ago Speaker to touch on evolution of education Longtime educator Jim Craycraft will share about the history of education in Marion County on Thursday, March 12 at Tri-Rivers Career Center. News | 2 days ago Ryan Day ‘pinches himself’ as Ohio State coach Contract extension runs through 2026 and Day doesn't plan on going anywhere Sports | 3 days ago Pastor: What to do on a bad day If you’re not having a bad day today, you will one day. So let’s take a look at this psalm, in it we will find 3 simple steps to handle troubled times. Life | 3 days ago FOR SUBSCRIBERS Johnnies knock off North Union, win district Johnstown handed North Union its first loss of the season to win the Division III district title, 46-43, and advance to the regional tournament. Boys | 3 days ago County at 200: Cornerstone of Marion High laid The building’s construction cost $39,995, or the equivalent of $1.2 million in 2020 dollars. Local | 3 days ago Ratliff: Jordan knew about OSU abuse scandal Marion attorney Rocky Ratliff led a protest outside the Marion County Republican Party Dinner where Rep. Jim Jordan spoke Thursday. News | 4 days ago FOR SUBSCRIBERS Fahey Award: Douglas returns better than ever Marion Harding junior girls basketball player Ariyah Douglas won the Fahey Bank Athlete of the Month award for the third time of her career. Girls | 4 days ago China hotel collapses with 70 quarantined inside A hotel in China being used as a coronavirus quarantine site collapsed with 70 people trapped inside, official news sources and other reports said. Travel News | 3 days ago Recent Obituaries See more obituaries Search obituaries by name Search Marion Co. Hall of Fame to add three members Trella H. Romine, George King Brown, and Amos Hall Kling will be enshrined in the hall of fame on Sunday, April 19. News | 5 days ago Cade Stover embraces move to tight end at OSU Lex grad Cade Stover is on his third position for OSU. He started at linebacker, moved to defensive end and is now at tight end Sports | 4 days ago Marion man faces charges for escape attempt The West Central Community Correctional Facility in Marysville is reviewing its procedures after the incident. News | 5 days ago McCurdy: Buckeyes still bonded 60 years later Ohio State honored the 1960 men's basketball national championship team Thursday night at halftime of its Illinois game. Ohio State | 4 days ago Marketplace CARS JOBS HOMES APARTMENTS BUSINESS DIRECTORY Raw pork spill closes U.S. 30, snarls traffic Bulk raw pork spilled on U.S. 30 Thursday at 3:27 a.m. News | 5 days ago Felony charges filed in shooting at Marion hotel Felony charges were filed against Joseph Roeder Thursday, who is accused of shooting and injuring his girlfriend. His bail was set at $1 million. Local | 4 days ago Elizabeth Warren ends her presidential campaign Warren never rebounded after disappointing finishes in Iowa and New Hampshire. Poor performance in later states saw her trailing Sanders and Biden. Elections | 5 days ago Fewer Ohioans getting new concealed carry permits Last year, Ohio sheriffs, including Marion County's, issued the fewest number of new licenses to carry concealed handguns since 2011. Local | 5 days ago Data shows progress for Marion City Schools Literacy scores improving for students in kindergarten through second grade. 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