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Marion Technical College’s Aspire Program Offers Free Pathway to Success

By Wendy Weichenthal on June 2, 2025

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Marion Technical College is accepting new students for its Aspire classes a free program to help adults enhance their math and language skills, prepare for high school equivalency exams or learn English as a second language. “It’s free! They don’t even have to bring a pencil and paper,” said Amy Miltz, Aspire manager. “We’re not […]

Veterans and Families Honor Service with Military Banners

By Wendy Weichenthal on May 26, 2025

A group of veterans and volunteers are working to honor service members with hundreds of military banners around Marion. “It makes me proud. Marion pays respect to citizens who accept the call to service,” said Randy Drazba, the group’s organizer. Drazba started the military banners four years ago with co-chairman Larry Elliot. Several other members […]

Caledonia History Comes to Life At Murder Mystery

By Wendy Weichenthal on May 19, 2025

A man with a short beard holds a magnifying glass. He wears a black bowler cap and three-iece suit. He wears a badge, a pocketwatch on a chain, and holds a cane.

A century-old love story is receiving a chilling twist this spring as the Caledonia Memorial Global Methodist Church prepares to host Tragedy at the Altar, an immersive murder mystery dinner on Saturday, May 31. The event is set in 1909 and is based on the real wedding of Iva Brocklesby and John Boldt, the first […]

Secret Origins Revealed! Young Artists Unleash Their Comics for Free Comic Book Day!

By Wendy Weichenthal on May 12, 2025

A teenager smiles behind a stand of their comics. They have blonde hair, a white ruffled shirt and black corset and a smile.

Dozens of local high school students shared their original art at Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 3. Comics from about 60 interactive media (IAM) students from Tri-Rivers Career Center were featured at Thunderfury Comics and Birch Tree Bookery. “Everybody has a comic that could appeal to them, but maybe the barrier of pricing […]

Marion Area Chamber of Commerce: Supporting Marion’s Growth

By Wendy Weichenthal on April 28, 2025

A group of 10 people smile and hold shovels around a pile of dirt with construction equipment in the background.

For 110 years, the Marion Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) has worked to support local businesses and grow our community. With 649 members, it represents small start-ups, major manufacturers and nonprofits. “We represent 60% of the businesses in Marion County and 80% of Marion’s workforce. We do not exist without our members,” said Heidi Jones, […]

Tourism Brings Millions of Dollars to Marion County

By Wendy Weichenthal on April 21, 2025

Two women smile. Teri his a younger woman with long, light brown hair and a red shirt. Bev has short brown hair with some gray highlights, a white blouse and tan suitcoat.

On a recent Saturday night, the G&R in Waldo was packed for fried bologna sandwiches and mile-high slices of pie. However, there were only two local license plates. All of the rest were outside of Marion County. Those visitors, along with many others, make a tremendous impact on Marion’s economy. In 2023, direct visitor spending […]

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