Candyce Dreher of Marion remembers her grandmother quilting when she was just three years old. “I remember her putting her quilting frame up in the living room. She and her friends would quilt on it. I’ve always been a creative person but quilting really opened something in my heart,” Candy says. In 1988, Candy learned […]
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Nurse Became Statewide Leader in Helping Survivors of Sexual Assault
Darlene Schoonard rises to meet challenges. In the 1980s, Schoonard cared for her beloved grandmother while she battling cancer. “My grandmother was very supportive of me becoming a nurse. She would tell everyone that I was going to become a nurse,” Schoonard recalled. After her grandmother died, the busy working mom followed her dream. Schoonard […]
World War II Veterans Among Those Honored
Two veterans of World War II were among the many Ohio veterans celebrated at the Honor Flight at Home ceremony this June in Marion at Tri-Rivers Career Center. Joe Calenda, age 100 The oldest veteran, Joe Calenda, age 100, joined the U.S. Army in 1943. The 19-year-old from Brooklyn, New York, served in France and […]
Survivor Supports Others Escaping Abuse with Turning Point Fundraisers
When Melissa Jolliff wanted to escape an abusive relationship five years ago, she turned to Turning Point. “I never had to stay at the shelter, but the people there were very helpful. They guided me, provided resources and helped me get to the next chapter,” Melissa said. POUND: Steps to Healing A friend’s invitation to […]
Dean Jacob Starts New Chapter
Guest author: Lori Stevenson When you ask people in Marion about Dean Jacob, you quickly learn how much he is liked and respected—and how much he has done to improve the community. Having spent the last ten years as the President and CEO of Marion Community Foundation, along with two prior careers in law and […]
Run for Luke 5K: Waldo Community Supports Kids with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
The Waldo community is working to support children and their families with a debilitating, life-limiting illness called Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The community is raising funds for children who need supportive equipment at the upcoming Run for Luke 5K which is named in honor of a local boy with this disease. The 5K will be held […]
