Marion News

Held in the courthouse hallway, the sale drew a crowd of between 40 and 50 bidders.

Marion public works department is putting up Christmas decorations around town. A crew of workers placed a decorative Christmas tree - including red balls imbedded in the pine needles to simulate decorations and a yellow triangle perched at the top of each wreath to mimic a star - on light posts along Main Street.

Hillsboro chiropractor Kodi Panzer wanted to do something for military personnel.

Tessa Lane Bauer and Derek Allen Mayfield were married July 11 at Celebration Community Church, Hays.

The Veterans Day program at Centre Elementary School was a solemn and emotional occasion.

Lanell Hett brought the last rose of the season from her yard into the center. Henrietta Waner brought a cake to celebrate her birthday Nov.

1: Officers patrolled the downtown district. An individual was reported flying a remote-control helicopter in the USD 408 Sports and Aquatic Center.

One night before a vote is expected on the closing of two elementary schools in the Chambersburg Area School District, parents in Marion were meeting one last time to discuss ways to save their school.

Marion County's annual Toy Run on Saturday saw 166 motorcyclists, six classic cars and even a bi-plane through and over the streets of Marion and Hillsboro to collect toys and money for children in need during the Christmas season.

Mr. and Mr. George King of Wichita are putting in the new establishment. The restaurant will be equipped with a dining room to accommodate large parties and private dinner.

Jim and Bernice Beach say they are happy to be serving customers once again. Theodora Koslowsky has retired after more than 32 years as office manager for Riddle Quarries and subsequent operators of the local quarry.

Marion Elementary School students walked through the human body, traveling from the brain to small intestine.

The Republicans gained four new seats in the Kansas House. That brings their lead to 76 to 49 over Democrats.

It's that time of year again. The football regular season is over, but basketball practice hasn't started.

Doug Kjellin spends his free time thinking of ways to make money. Kjellin bought a 1983 Oldsmobile Tornado, but then he found a cheaper '83. He bought the second car and is in the process of breaking it down for parts.

Members of Sons of the American Legion, Route 56 Classic Cruisers, and ABATE of Kansas District 9 sponsored the 16th annual Marion County Toy Run Saturday.

Marion County Department for Elderly will share employee Lanell Hett with the county treasurera s office for the final two months of 2009.

Goessel, Hillsboro, Marion, and Peabody-Burns high schools will each present a musical production this weekend.

There is a network of agencies in Marion County helping people who have lost their jobs.

Marion is gearing up for Christmas with kickoff activities the weekend after Thanksgiving Day.