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.” […]
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Locally Built Custom Cabins Reach 16 States
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
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
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
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
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 […]
