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 […]
Programs
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 […]
Honor Flight At Home Seeks Veterans
Marion County is home to thousands of veterans. For veterans of World War II, Korea and Vietnam who cannot travel to Washington, D.C., local volunteers led by Margie Saull are working to honor them in a moving ceremony at Tri-Rivers Career Center at 2222 Marion-Mt. Gilead Rd., Marion, on June 8 at 2 p.m. Honor […]
Thousands Observe Total Solar Eclipse in Marion County
A few thousand tourists joined Marion County residents in watching the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. One thousand people watched from the Marion Campus. “Families brought chairs, picnic lunches and games,” said Greg Rose, dean and director of The Ohio State University at Marion. “It was fun to see a different kind of […]
Marion Public Library Promotes Lifelong Learning
From newborns to senior citizens, the Marion Public Library (MPL) holds a variety of programs to promote lifelong learning. The library offers opportunities to learn from local experts, meet national award-winning authors and take a deep dive into timely topics such as the upcoming solar eclipse. “When lifelong learning is your mission, you are always […]