Tri-Rivers Construction Trades Academy

Crystal and Devin Durain are changing lives, one foster child, at a time.  The family opened their hearts and their home to children in need seven years ago as foster parents through Marion County Children’s Services. “We had difficulty conceiving at first, and we were planning to adopt,” said Crystal. “We took a class on […]Read More »

OHIOHEALTH: INVESTING IN EDUCATION AND OUR COMMUNITY OhioHealth is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit, charitable, healthcare outreach of the United Methodist Church. Serving its communities since 1891, it is a family of 28,000 associates, physicians and volunteers, and a network of 11 hospitals, 50+ ambulatory sites, hospice, home-health, and medical equipment. OhioHealth hospitals include our own […]Read More »

MARION’S FIRST LADY OF DANCE. Nearly every little girl dreams of being a princess…and Martha Douce Maniaci has helped that dream come true for thousands of Marion youngsters. Affectionately known as “Marion’s First Lady of Dance,” Martha is a living legend who has been teaching dance since 1943. Known for her flashy fashion sense, Martha […]Read More »

Explore + Laboratory + Museum = EXPLORE-IT-TORIUM. Just think! A place for children to explore, play and experiment in an environment created purely for them. A place that will pay tribute to Marion’s past, while giving children a bright vision of their future. We’ll make learning fun again. No standardized tests here, just kids being […]Read More »