Tri-Rivers Construction Trades Academy

Wool roving, needles, foam, glass eyes, polymer clay, and scissors are the basic tools of felting artist Megan Nedds of Marion.  In 2012 Megan, during the summer between high school and college, picked up a hobby that would change her life. It was needle felting, creating amazing sculptures.   This was her first experience working in three […]Read More »

Marion County is using the banner project to recognize and honor veterans of all branches of service. Dick McDannel, a Korean War Veteran, challenged his peers to bring this project. “Veterans currently serving, retired from the service, separated from the service with an honorable discharge – all veterans can be honored through the banner project,” […]Read More »

During the month of September, we will be featuring each of the school superintendent s in Marion County, asking them each the same set of questions.  We are using this as an opportunity to share their passion for education and their schools, as well as a little glimpse about them as individuals. Today, we visit […]Read More »

Hundreds of area high school seniors have the clock ticking to decide what to do after graduation. At the recent Careers Made in Marion Expo, a record 31 employers and educators showcased a variety of options right here in the community, including higher education, the trades, the military and the workforce. “Marion is growing and […]Read More »