The Marion Star

The Marion Star, which was previously called The Marion Daily Star, is a newspaper located in Marion, Ohio. It is part of the Gannett Newspaper group.

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Who is Mohamed Soliman? Records reveal Colorado terror suspect tried to purchase a gun

4 days ago | marionstar.com | Christopher Cann |Phaedra Trethan

Mohamed Sabry Soliman, the man who authorities say attacked a pro-Israel event in Colorado and left 12 people with burn injuries, tried to purchase a gun and took a concealed carry course but opted instead to use incendiary devices when he could not legally buy a gun, according to court documents. Soliman nodded and quietly said "yes" when asked routine questions about his detention by a judge as he appeared virtually from Boulder County Jail for a bond hearing on June 2.
South Central do enough to hold off Buckeye Central in Div. VII district semifinal

1 week ago | marionstar.com | James Simpson II

GALION − In the bottom of the fifth inning during Thursday's Division VII district semifinal, the 4-1 lead South Central held over Buckeye Central had been cut to a one-run game with one out. South Central head coach Nick Kirk went to the mound to talk to his group and to make sure his team settled down, especially after making two infield errors. "Just the confidence that we will make the next play," said Kirk, relying after the game what he told his team.
Pa. angler gets bucket list fish of a lifetime over his birthday holiday weekend in Erie

1 week ago | marionstar.com | Brian Whipkey

Brian WhipkeyPennsylvania Outdoors ColumnistScott Bielanin caught a 53.5-inch, 42-pound muskie in Lake Erie. With injuries suffered during the catch, the fish was kept and will be mounted. While a trophy, Bielanin expressed mixed emotions about keeping the "unicorn fish."Lake Erie presented a Pennsylvania angler with a belated birthday bucket-list fish of a lifetime in Erie.
Athletes of the Week: You pick the top accomplishments in the Marion area

1 week ago | marionstar.com | Rob McCurdy

It was a tough week for Marion-area high school baseball and softball teams. The only squad still playing this postseason is Highland in baseball. Marion Harding wrapped up the boys tennis season by earning a piece of the Mid Ohio Athletic Conference regular season championship, beating Pleasant 4-1 with all four wins coming in three sets in the finale.
Aces of Trades: Led by faith, driven by purpose - Troutman’s mission to uplift youth

1 week ago | marionstar.com | Drew Bracken

Woman behind effort to bring MLK services to the areaDrew Bracken/Special to Marion StarMarion StarLora Troutman founded and leads The Peace and Freedom Committee, a nonprofit promoting unity and education. The organization hosts events like a MLK speech contest and breakfast, a women's luncheon, and a community service award. Troutman, inspired by her grandmother and faith, returned to high school while working and raising a family.
North Union's Gabby Lindsey produced at district track meet | Weekend Roundup

1 week ago | marionstar.com | Rob McCurdy

CALEDONIA — North Union's Gabby Lindsey gets to add more to her resume. The sophomore, who earned a state berth last year in the long jump, won a pair of girls track and field district championships May 24 at River Valley. Lindsey won the 400 meters in 57.86 seconds and the 200 in 25.8. She also anchored the 4x200 relay with Stella Hancock, Glory Blevins and Rylan Riffle to a runner-up spot in 1:49.67. Earlier in the week, she was the long jump runner-up.
Different division, same result for Mount Gilead boys track at district meet

1 week ago | marionstar.com | Rob McCurdy

CALEDONIA — Different division. Different venue. Same results. Despite moving from Division III to Division II, Mount Gilead still won its fourth straight boys track and field championship Saturday, May 24, taking the gold trophy with 125 points to top runner-up London by 25 points. "I wouldn’t say it means more," Mount Gilead coach Jake Hayes said. "We’re just as excited. We always think it’s 400 meters (around the track) regardless of what division you are in.
Shark has crazy Memorial Day beauty deals: Save an extra 20% on viral hair styling tools

1 week ago | marionstar.com | Kasey Caminiti

Shark is offering a 20% discount on select hair styling tools for Memorial Day with code BEAUTY20. Other discounted items include the Shark SmoothStyle Heated Comb & Blow Dryer Brush and customizable FlexStyle systems. I love finding crazy deals on stuff everyone loves. The fan-favorite Shark hair styling system initially went viral for being a dupe for the Dyson Airwrap and quickly earned its flowers for delivering seriously effortless hair styles.
Here's what you need to know about tornado season in Ohio

1 week ago | marionstar.com | Nathan Hart

Ohio set a record for tornadoes in 2024. There were 74 confirmed tornadoes that year, according to NWS Wilmington meteorologist Kristen Cassady, more than in any other year. If you're still reeling from that year of severe weather, you may be eyeing your basement, just waiting for the tornado sirens to sound. If that's you, you should probably know when Ohio's tornado season is. Here's what you need to know. When is tornado season in Ohio?
Ridgedale's Michael Richmond sets a personal mark in the 800 at districts | Roundup

1 week ago | marionstar.com | Rob McCurdy

GRANVILLE — Michael Richmond is still tweaking his approach when it comes to running the 800 meters. Nevertheless, the Ridgedale sophomore managed a personal best and a Division III district runner-up finish at Granville when he clocked a 1 minute, 58.71 seconds on May 23. "I felt iffy at the beginning. I’m not going to lie. I felt like I went out way too hard," he said. "I came across the line and that guy was in front of me so I’m going to just try to stay with him.