Tri-Rivers Construction Trades Academy

Most of our community think we understand what the Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities (MCBDD) does to serve our county.  This critical program is both simple and very complex in its services and mandates. While the concept of the Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities (MCBDD) is very simple – they help people with […]Read More »

Dylan Hanshaw, an 18-year-old senior at Pleasant High School, has had two lifelong loves: cars and music. “I was born into it. Dad has worked into dealerships since he was able to work. Mom’s worked for different car-related organizations. Grandpa worked in a dealership before Dad, so it’s all I’ve known,” Dylan said. Dylan; his […]Read More »

Anyone who only visits Veterans Memorial Coliseum at the Marion County Fairgrounds during the county fair hasn’t even scratched the surface of the events held there. While the County Fair is a huge draw, the fairgrounds and coliseum are in use approximately 45 weeks out of the year. With 16,875 square feet of floor space […]Read More »

Nancy Carey’s adopted 7-month-old puppy was way more active than her six past Corgis. “Lily got into everything and was so fast I couldn’t catch her,” Carey said. “She is smart, agile and athletic with a huge herding instinct.” After many stolen socks and shredded paper towel rolls, a dog trainer suggested Carey take Lily […]Read More »