One retired teacher took the Explore-It-Torium Children’s Museum from an idea to a reality in 2019. The 10,000 square foot museum of play at the historic Carnegie Library at 224 S. Main Street. After honing her business plan in The Forge business classes, Cindy Binns used volunteers and grants to offer children and families a […]
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Police Academy Has Track Record of Success and Deep Local Ties
Hundreds of local law enforcement officers started at Marion Technical College’s police academy. Thirty classes have passed through the doors of the Ohio Peace Officer’s Training Academy (OPOTA) since 1995. “I wanted to be a police officer since I was little,” said Marion Police Officer Katrina Rostorfer, a graduate of the OPOTA class of 2021. […]
Marion County Fair Brings Christmas in July
Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and the Grinch will be among the anticipated 50,000 visitors to the Marion County Fair this year. “This year’s theme is Christmas in July. We are doing as much as we can to put a little Christmas touch in everything,” said Latisha Lewis of Marion, the fair manager. Senior Day: Monday, […]
Luminous Occasions Event Planning Company Brightens Marion’s Community
In a radiant burst of entrepreneurial spirit, Harding graduate Kimberly Bryant has not only realized a lifelong dream but has also ignited a new passion of community engagement with the launch of her second business: Luminous Occasions. “Starting my own business has been a dream of mine since high school,” Bryant shared. “Being my own […]
Inspire Marion Supports Boys & Girls Club of Marion County
A group of determined business and community leaders created Inspire Marion. The group focuses on holding fun events to support local programs have the greatest local impact. In 2023, they raised $6,500 for Leapin’ Outreach Center, a nonprofit which provides free clothes and other support to residents in need. This year, Inspire Marion selected Boys […]
Boomer and Senior Expo Brings the Community Together
The Marion community will celebrate senior citizens at the upcoming Boomer and Senior Expo on Friday, May 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kingston Residence of Marion at 464 James Way. This is the 12th year that the Marion community has come together to offer food, fellowship and fun to hundreds of seniors […]
