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Entrepreneur Sparks New Business

By Wendy Weichenthal on February 10, 2023

Kimberly Bryant opened her candle business in 2022. “I’ve always loved candles and all things that smell great. I did my research on candle-making and ran with it,” Kimberly said. “Essentially, what sets my business apart is a personal customer service experience. Plus, I use all-natural ingredients to make my candles and blend my scents.” […]

Locally Built Custom Cabins Reach 16 States

By Wendy Weichenthal on December 27, 2022

A log cabin with reddish wood logs and four windows sits on blocks. the roof folds down and the porch folds up to transport it on semis to its final location.

One local man’s labor of love can be found around the United States. Petersheim Log Cabins are made by hand and built to be transported on semi-trucks. The roof and porch fold up. These cabins can be seen from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to the mountains of Tennessee. “I train horses and I build […]

Schrader Computer Watches Out for Local Customers

By MarionMade! on August 29, 2022

Jeff and Lynda Schrader

When the computer wheel keeps spinning, or the blue screen of death pops up, many people want to tear their hair out in frustration, but not Jeff Schrader. This local computer expert loves taking on a technical problem. “I just like fixing problems. That’s all I’ve done all of my life,” Schrader said. Schrader spent […]

A sweet Marion gem

By MarionMade! on March 7, 2022

Mega Moo

Seventeen years ago, Michael and Shelli Micheli decided to start a business in a family-owned building. Their story has an interesting start as they credit Dean Pine, whose family owns the Jer-zee Drive-In, to helping them begin. Pine helped the two obtain a loan. The pair also notes the friendliness of the other ice cream […]

Andrew’s Pastries

By MarionMade! on February 23, 2022

Andrews Pastries

Although he was born and raised in Cleveland, there is no doubt Andrew Swartz is MarionMade! It all began in 1982 when Swartz’s father purchased the Arby’s restaurant in Marion and moved his family to this great community. A fortuitous move for Swartz. as it enabled him to attend Tri-Rivers Career Center. He graduated in […]

G&R Tavern brings world fame to Marion

By MarionMade! on February 23, 2022

G&R

If you’ve ever driven the stretch of U.S. 23 between Marion and Delaware, you’ve finally answered the question, “Where’s Waldo?” What you maybe didn’t know is that some of the best food you can find is located here. The G&R Tavern, named after founders George Yake and Roy Klingel and famous for its fried bologna […]

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