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Responding to the Needs of Domestic Violence Victims During the month of December, MarionMade! is sharing stories focused on Marion organizations which help others. The number one reason someone may stay in an abusive relationship is love. It is human nature to want to love and be loved. When abuse – physical or emotional – […]Read More »

Austin Buckland of Green Camp says he had a childhood worthy of Willy Wonka. “It was so much fun growing up here! The saying may be, ‘Like a kid in a candy store,’ but I was fortunate enough to be ‘the kid in a pizza shop!’  As a little boy in the kitchen, it was […]Read More »

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 »

Robert Turner and Shannah Morgan were high school sweethearts who grew up in Memphis, Tennessee. “Robert’s mom was the cook. She cooked in restaurants and for neighborhood kids who were hungry,” said Shannah. “Robert loves to cook. He always barbequed in the backyard.” “Cooking is my gift,” Robert said. “I get joy out of seeing […]Read More »