Some Marion residents may not know Thomas Mullins by name, but he is a familiar figure to many. For 18 years, Tommy has offered a friendly wave to passing cars and walkers from under his arch in front of his home, 1111 ½ East Center Street (which is also State Route 309.) In December, decorations […]
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Family Business Expands With Belenos Creations
The Malone family knows hard work. “Entrepreneurs are the only people who will work 80 hours a week to avoid working 9 to 5,” says Ana Griffith-Malone with a smile. Entrepreneurship Ana started Busy B Cleaning in 2018, a premium cleaning service for commercial and industrial clients. Her oldest daughter, Breana Malone, is the operations […]
Brad Heller Returns to His Roots
Brad Heller’s family has lived in Marion County for four generations. Heller grew up in Big Island Township. “We were raised that you keep working until the job is done and you don’t take short cuts. Do it right the first time, so you don’t have to do it a second time,” Heller recalls. “Many […]
Local Leader Recognized with Patriot Award
(Marion) A community leader has been recognized for her support of employees in the Ohio Army National Guard. Evelyn Warr-Omness, executive director of the Marion County Regional Planning Commission, received the Patriot Award. Nominated by Ohio Army National Guard Member Staff Sergeant James Walker, an employee of the planning commission, nominated Warr-Omness for this honor […]
Cody Higley Shares Love of Local History
Cody Higley grew up on Whetstone River Road in eastern Marion County. His grandfather, Robert W. Higley, worked at Marion Power Shovel and nurtured Cody’s love of local history. “My grandfather was very much into history. He would take me up on his knee and tell stories of his childhood. He grew up in Marion […]
Quilting Tradition Stitches Hope for Cancer Survivors
Candyce Dreher of Marion remembers her grandmother quilting when she was just three years old. “I remember her putting her quilting frame up in the living room. She and her friends would quilt on it. I’ve always been a creative person but quilting really opened something in my heart,” Candy says. In 1988, Candy learned […]
