Tri-Rivers Construction Trades Academy

In 1938, Marion entered the record books, becoming the first and only town in the United States—a record still true to this day—to boast both a U.S. President and a Miss America.  While the story of Warren G. Harding is familiar to most in the Marion area, Marilyn Meseke’s rise to the pinnacle of beauty […]Read More »

CUMMINS FACILITY SERVICES: CLEANING UP LIFE’S MESSES. Cummins Facility Services (CFS) has been part of the fabric of the Marion business community since 1972, when Ron and Myra Cummins got their start providing janitorial services to local area businesses. Forty-five years later and CFS still calls Marion home; but, under the leadership of Ron and […]Read More »

Generations of Marion residents have fond memories of annual trips to Crum’s Farm to pick fresh, red, ripe strawberries. “I remember going there with my mom to pick strawberries. [It was the] best time ever and the strawberries tasted so good!” said Sheila Thomas. “Our annual St. Mary kindergarten field trip to Crum’s was a […]Read More »

GROWING CHURCH NETWORK IS HERE TO SERVE THOSE IN NEED Did you know there is an organization called Love INC – Love In the Name of Christ — that works in the Marion area with local churches, agencies, and other organizations to help neighbors in need?  Entering its 26th year of service in our community, […]Read More »