# Marion Star — Breaking News + eNewspaper

> Local news, sports, and eNewspaper access with customizable notifications. (iPhone/iPad app by Gannett.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marion-star/id545727967 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gannett](https://appshunter.io/developer/404843797)
- Category: News, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.29/5 from 197 App Store ratings · 19 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 182 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Armenian, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German and 21 more
- Released: 2012-08-02
- Data updated: 2026-09-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marion-star/id545727967/reviews.md

## What is Marion Star?

From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — the Marion Star app delivers the local news that matters most to your community.

APP FEATURES:
• Access all of our in-depth journalism, including things to do around town, sports coverage from high school to the pros, and much more.
• Enjoy a streamlined, fast-loading experience that makes it easy to view the stories, photos, and videos that matter to you.
• Get breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts with real-time notifications tailored to your interests.
• Customize your experience by saving your favorite stories, adjusting text size, using night mode, or reading offline.
• eNewspaper: Just like our print edition but accessible on your mobile devices. And access to USA TODAY and 200+ local eNewspapers. 

MORE INFORMATION:
• Privacy Policy: https://cm.marionstar.com/privacy/
• Terms of Service: https://cm.marionstar.com/terms/
• Help Center: https://help.marionstar.com
• Subscriptions are charged to your account at confirmation of purchase and automatically renew each month or year, unless turned off in your account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. See "Subscription Support" in the app's Settings for more details and customer service contact information.

## Key features

- In-depth local journalism
- Breaking news and sports alerts
- Streamlined, fast-loading experience
- Customizable reading options
- Offline reading
- eNewspaper replica
- Access to USA TODAY

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Marion Star Annual Digital Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $9.99 | per month |
| The Marion Star Digital Subscription | $16.99 | per month |


## Chart rankings

- #199 in Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 19)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marion-star/id545727967/reviews.md

### 5/5 — New app

*2025-10-17, version 8.5.4*

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.

### 5/5 — Works great!

*2024-11-18, version 7.11.2*

Everything about Marion, OH in one place! The app works well and also gives access to their e-paper.

### 1/5 — Keeps Locking Up On Newish IPad.

*2024-02-07, version 7.5.1*

Don’t like it. It stinks.  Still do not like this.  Paying for a subscription that blackens pages for an ad.  What the heck?

### 1/5 — Keeps Locking Up On Newish IPad.

*2023-12-05*

Don’t like it. It stinks.

### 3/5 — Keeps Locking Up On Newish IPad.

*2023-11-14*

Don’t like it.  It stinks.

### 3/5 — Keeps Locking Up On Newish IPad.

*2023-11-12*

Don’t like it.

### 4/5 — New app

*2023-09-13*

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.

### 1/5 — Terrible app

*2022-08-25, version 6.12.6*

Why can’t I read my e-edition any longer? What happened to it? I would give zero stars if I could

### 1/5 — Terrible App

*2021-08-08, version 6.5.9*

The Obituaries are over 2 weeks old and the new ones cannot be found with search. Adds don’t close when I touch the “X”.  Very frustrating experience

### 5/5 — Marion Star

*2021-02-10, version 6.3.0*

We read the Star to keep up with the news as local radio stations have changed.

## Frequently asked questions about Marion Star

### What kind of news does the Marion Star app provide?

The app delivers local news that matters most to your community, including in-depth journalism, things to do around town, high school and professional sports coverage, and much more. It aims to provide a comprehensive view of local happenings.

### How can I customize my reading experience?

You can customize your experience by saving your favorite stories, adjusting text size for readability, utilizing night mode for comfortable viewing in low light, and reading content offline. These features allow you to tailor the app to your personal preferences.

### What is the eNewspaper feature?

The eNewspaper feature provides a digital replica of the print edition, accessible on your mobile devices. It also grants access to USA TODAY and over 200 other local eNewspapers, expanding your news sources.

### How do subscriptions work and can I manage them?

Subscriptions are charged to your account upon purchase and automatically renew monthly or yearly unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal settings in your account settings after purchase.

### Is this app available on all devices?

The app is designed for mobile devices, offering an eNewspaper replica and other features accessible on your smartphone or tablet. Specific compatibility details for operating systems like iOS and Android are typically found in the app store listing.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.10.2 — 2026-05-27

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.10.1 — 2026-05-20

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.9.0 — 2026-03-10

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.8.1 — 2026-02-26

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 8.8.0 — 2026-02-12

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

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