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 […]
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Secret Origins Revealed! Young Artists Unleash Their Comics for Free Comic Book Day!
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
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
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 […]
Imagination Library Celebrates Five Years of Serving Community
In the five years since the Dolly Parton Imagination Library of Ohio, 4,473 Marion County children received books in the mail at no cost to their families. “We want to thank the community for helping us take on this literacy challenge,” said Gary Branson, director of the Marion Public Library. “We could not have done […]
Y-Men Service Club: Help Neighbors in Need for 82 Years
In 1943, a group of Marion men met in the basement of the local YMCA and started service organization. Eighty-two years later, generations of members have helped neighbors in need. “The club’s motto is: ‘People serving people.’ That’s what we do! All proceeds stay in Marion and help construct wheelchair ramps for Marion residents with […]
