Dr. Lori Kepford, a Marion County native with a passion for horses, returned home from Kentucky, determined to make a difference in the lives of local children. Dr. Kepford founded Providence Therapeutic Equestrian Center (PTEC) in 2012. This non-profit offers Equine-Assisted Activities to people with special needs. “I have experienced the total benefit of the […]
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MarionMade! Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
In honor of National Scavenger Hunt Day (May 2020), we are sharing a little scavenger hunt game to keep you and your family busy this Memorial Day weekend while practicing social distancing. The idea is to find these outdoor spots in Marion County and learn a little more about your community. There are no prizes. […]
ROTARY CLUB of MARION
The Rotary Club of Marion’s beginnings goes back to the 1920s. The Club started organizing in 1921, the same year W.G. Harding was sworn in as President. The official bargaining date was February 1, 1922, with twenty-three members. President Harding was made an honorary member of the Marion club in 1922 and was the first […]
Marion Can Make Small Changes to Make Big Impact on Earth Day
April 22, 2020, will mark the 50th anniversary of the celebration of Earth Day. Despite social distancing and stay-at-home orders, there is still a great deal we can do in Marion County to celebrate. Local naturalists- Emily Ollervides, Tyler Butler and James Anderson, encourage residents to take small steps that can make a big impact […]
United Way of Marion County
Established in Marion County in 1972, United Way of Marion County has grown into a powerful organization, raising more than $17.85 million in the last 20 years. This money was donated locally, by community members and businesses, and invested back into Marion County– supporting services that build a stronger community. Our local United Way is […]
ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL OF MARION – GIVING BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY SINCE 1925
In February of 1825, the Marion Altrusa Club was organized with the help of a club from Columbus. They started with twenty members, just eight years after the Altrusa Institute was founded in Nashville, Tennessee in 1917. This organization is now known as Altrusa International, and the local club is the Marion Altrusa International Club. […]
