People

From farmer to financial advisor, Kit Fogle, CPFA, puts his business savvy and financial management experience to work for his clients in Marion and surrounding areas. Born and raised just north of LaRue in Grand Township in the western part of the county, Kit continues to operate the family’s grain farm which is now over […]

Unsung hero. Spiritual Advisor. Mentor. Social Justice Advocate. Earlean Baskin Hatch, 88, has been a change-maker in Marion. Although she grew up in Waxhaw (Union County), North Carolina, Earlean (affectionately known to many locals as “Mother Hatch”) was a powerful force in the Marion community for well over 40 years. Earlean, a registered nurse, and […]

 “I’ve always loved art and music, and am fortunate to have had a career in which I could combine both interests, as a graphic designer working primarily for the music business — and also for arts and entertainment clients more broadly.” – Mike Diehl Mike Diehl is not hesitant to speak fondly of his upbringing […]

With kindness and compassion, a group of dedicated local volunteers supports those in hospice care. While many people fear death and dying, these local volunteers make sure patients and their families are not alone during this difficult time. Several hours a week, until the COVID-19 pandemic, dozens of local volunteers from their 60s to their […]

In the excitement of the football playoffs, it is a great time to share the story of someone, born in Marion, who played Big Ten college football and was a wide receiver in the National Football League for eight seasons.  His name is Otis James McDuffie. McDuffie played college football for Penn State University and […]

For more than 50 years, Ben F. Higgins has provided professional auction service to Marion County. Ben F. was fascinated with auctions at an early age as he accompanied his grandfather and a close neighbor to local livestock auctions in Marion in the early 1950s. He discovered he had a fondness for auctions.   Thus began […]