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Marion Senior Center Helps Seniors Thrive
One call to the Marion Senior Center can open doors to transportation, social services and fun. The center serves thousands of Marion County residents ages 60 and older. “I tell our drivers to treat the clients the way they want their own mother to be treated,” Steve Badertscher, director of the Marion Senior Center. 10,000 […]Read More »Royal Family Kids Camp Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Local Children
A local group and 70 volunteers rolled out the red carpet for nearly 50 local children who have survived neglect, abuse and trauma this summer. The local chapter of “For the Children” held Royal Family Kids (RFK) Camp, which has been serving Marion kids since 2001 and added a mentoring club program in 2019. At […]Read More »Kings Mill Covered Bridge
Some of the best treasures are the ones discovered without expectation. Such is the case, often, with the Kings Mill Bridge as it spans the Olentangy River, southeast of Marion on St. James Road. The bridge was built in 2016, but captures the essence of the historic covered bridges that have attracted millions nationwide. The […]Read More »Marion Adolescent Pregnancy Program (MAPP) Focuses on Supporting Families Early
For teens scared about a possible pregnancy, the Marion Adolescent Pregnancy Program (MAPP) offers free pregnancy testing and support. For 45 years, the nonprofit has quietly helped local families get a healthy start. The organization’s mission is simple but far-reaching: an investment in futures. “If we can work with families early to reduce preterm births […]Read More »
