Known for his unique way of persuading others to see and believe in his vision, the late George King Brown proudly carried on his family’s tradition of hard work, leadership, and philanthropy throughout his life. Brown had a zest for life that rivaled the Energizer Bunny. He made the most of every day of his […]
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Wyandot Popcorn Museum
By MarionMade!
The Wyandot Popcorn Museum opened in early September of 1982, just prior to the 2nd annual Marion Popcorn Festival. Not only is it one of only two Popcorn Museums in the world, it also represents the largest collection of restored popcorn antiques. The Museum concept is an outgrowth of a historical research project by George K. Brown. […]
Celebrate Marion Gala TICKETS
By MarionMade!
There are two options for Celebrate Marion Gala tickets — full event or show only. Full event tickets are $100 per person and include the cocktail hour, formal dinner, celebration show, and the after party. These are limited in number and sold on a first-come basis through Marion Community Foundation. Show only tickets are $10 […]
Larry Geissler
By MarionMade!
Half a century ago, Marion was on the cusp of being the next big thing in computing. A company once known as Fulfillment Corporation of America was doing databases before databases were cool. A big part of the company is their former Senior Vice President Larry Geissler, who remains a pillar of the community. FCA […]
