Tri-Rivers Construction Trades Academy

Marion children with medical challenges or disabilities had a chance to join athletic teams and play their hearts out in the Unstoppables Youth Sports League. The nonprofit expanded to Marion just this year. After her daughter with Down syndrome played in Marion in June, her mother, Ashley Teets, said, “This team of coaches, boys & […]Read More »

A man dedicated to unifying the community, the late John W. Garnes Sr., can best be described as iconic for the legacy he left in Marion. He was honored this past June during the Celebrate Marion Gala in posthumous recognition of his many contributions to Marion. “He had such genuineness about him that it was […]Read More »

Incorporated in 1982, Alloway’s path to success began when owner, John Hoffman started his career at Alloway in 1979 as the sole laboratory analyst for the company. Two years later, John purchased the company and expanded the operation to include a total of 3 employees. Alloway continued to grow in size and analytical capabilities, and […]Read More »

THIS IS WHERE YOU BELONG Marion Public Library is excited to share a book they’d like everyone in Marion County to read. “This Is Where You Belong: The Art and Science of Loving the Place You Live” by Melody Warnick goes hand-in-hand with the MarionMade! initiative. The book is a how-to manual on fostering “place […]Read More »