Tri-Rivers Construction Trades Academy

The Marion County Park District is currently recruiting volunteers for their partner organization, Friends of Prairie Parks. Members of this organization help the park district by developing and maintaining the park by providing trail maintenance, mowing grass, organizing weekly walking and biking outings, and presenting programs to the public. Their efforts play an important role […]Read More »

MarionMade! is about loving where you live–and, loving the people, places, products, and programs that make Marion a vibrant community. One group of people who are proud to serve the community are our public and elected officials, many of whom serve the communities of Marion County in these roles above and beyond their family and […]Read More »

Everyone remembers the scene from Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory, when young Charlie Bucket first walks into the room where everything is edible from the grass, to the trees, and even the giant chocolate river flowing through it. The Edible Forest & Community Garden at Sawyer-Ludwig Park is much the same way, though with […]Read More »

Joe Sansotta started in the restaurant business on his 16th birthday.  Now approaching 40 years of experience, he has a loyal following for his latest restaurant, Sansotta’s Fresh Italian. Joe attributes his success to being born and raised in Marion. “I worked at Western Sizzlin’ all through high school, as well as at several Marion […]Read More »