Features & Capabilities

Marion Star is a Chrome extension that brings local news to your fingertips. From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography and engaging videos, it delivers the stories that matter to your community with in-depth journalism, photos, and videos.

App features include a fast-loading experience, easy viewing of stories, photos, and videos; real-time breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts; customizable reading options (text size, night mode), and offline access; plus an eNewspaper with access to USA TODAY and 200+ local editions.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
Gannett
Rating:
4.30
(198)
Version:
8.10.2 Last updated: 2026-05-27
Version code:
885983233
Creation date:
2012-08-02
Compatible devices:
Size:
181.97MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-30
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Developed by:
Gannett
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/marion-star/id545727967
Website:
https://www.marionstar.com

User Reviews

Users praise the app for its easy-to-use, intuitive, and visually appealing interface, with fast access to local Marion news and events and digital editions (e-paper). The update by Gannett is viewed positively for improving digital viewing. Common drawbacks are intrusive ads and content gated behind a subscription or login, which can hinder access to material.
Pros
  • Easy to use and intuitive interface; looks good.
  • Keeps up with local Marion news and events; fast and convenient access to content.
  • Access to e-paper / digital editions.
  • Updated by Gannett; improved digital viewing.
Cons
  • Intrusive ads and paywalls blocking content; ads distract and some content is behind a subscription.
  • Subscription/login gating preventing access to content.
Recent reviews
Marion Star is basically worthless. Little local presence, outside local high school sports! No police reports, no restaurant inspection data…even the weather info is generic! 95 % is from USA Today…a liberal POS!
by Lo*****, 2026-06-06

I must say that I am extremely old-school when it comes to computers. I like the way it was before the new app. I know you’re trying to do the best you think you can but it just seems simpler before.
by fa*****, 2025-10-17

Everything about Marion, OH in one place! The app works well and also gives access to their e-paper.
by Lt*****, 2024-11-18
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