An area treasure loved by locals and travelers alike has been recognized by Ohio Magazine as one of 30 Famous Ohio Food Spots for Ohioans to add to their bucket lists. The G&R Tavern at 103 N. Marion Street in Waldo has been serving up thick slices of grilled bologna since 1962. Tourist Reviews “They […]
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Runaway Slaves Escaped to Freedom through Local Underground Railroad Stops
River-to-Lake Freedom Trail With hidden rooms and under cover of darkness, a secret network helped escaped slaves journey to freedom in Canada in the 1800s. Several Marion County families and locations aided them along the way. The Ohio Department of Transportation mapped the River-to-Lake Freedom Trail from Portsmouth along what is now State Route 23. […]
Entrepreneur Brings Passion to the Art of Style Hair Studio
Kaitlin Rice is a life-long Marion resident. She lives in Marion with her husband and two children. “This is home. I can’t imagine living, working, or raising my family anywhere else!” Rice said. Rice graduated from Elgin Local High School and the Tri-Rivers Cosmetology Program. “My older sister completed the program three years before me. […]
The Remnant Serves Up Coffee and Community
A family-owned coffee shop serves up delicious treats and smiles in downtown Marion. “We started the Remnant coming out of the confined atmosphere of COVID-19. We saw a need for a meeting place where people could gather together and realize they are not alone,” said Riffe. “We originally only needed the kitchen for The Board […]
A Taste of Memphis Offers Authentic Southern Cuisine
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 […]
Local Children Benefit from Museum of Play
One preschool teacher with a dream and a small group of volunteers offer local children a place to learn, play, create, and discover. The Explore-It-Torium Children’s Museum offers children 10,000 feet of fun inside the historic Carnegie Library building at 244 S. Main Street. Children from ages two to 12 can go play in the […]
