Marion News

The City of Marion has hired an economic development director - Roger Holter of Topeka.

David Fruth spends his noon hours watering and pulling weeds out of his flower garden for one reason: to watch them grow.

A charge of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute was not among the charges filed against Ida French of Marion on Thursday.

March was a busy month for ambulances being called to car crashes, but the number of crashes returned to normal in April.

Eight years ago, Nanette Lowry of Marion had no interest in getting a service dog, despite a hip problem that occasionally sent her tumbling to the floor.

U.S. 77 will be overlaid between K-256 east of Marion all the way to the north city limit of El Dorado starting today.

Richard and Amy McVey of Marion know they are living in poverty. They also want to get out of poverty.

Concerts and meals are always the high points of Chingawassa Days in Marion, and this year will be no different.

Last year Sherry Hess of Marion felt lucky to find a few average to small size morel mushrooms during prime April and May fungi hunting season.

Nick Meyer of Marion and Kevin Lewis and Karl Riffel of Centre were elected to as South Central District FFA officers for 2013-14 on April 22.

Schools in Marion County will have graduation ceremonies this weekend and next. The first ceremony will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Marion, as Marion County Home Educators have their graduation ceremony with six graduates.

Terry Vinduska of Marion was cautious when he reached down to survey the condition of his wheat crops Monday.

The 40 hens on John Dvorak's farm, two miles southwest of Marion, provide more than enough eggs for him and his wife, Carol.

Elora Robinson went to Australia for a vacation, but came back with a broader global prospective.

Garage sales Saturday in Marion and Peabody attracted customers from near and far.

Dylan Svitak went to the Herington Car Show wanting to show off his most prized possession: his 2002 Mustang GT.

There are plenty of options at Aunt Bee's Floral and Gifts in Marion for those looking for a special Mother's Day gift with everything from purses, jewelry, and specialized clothing to fresh flowers, bedding plants and statuary.

Sometimes dependability, consistency, routine are better than adrenaline-pumping excitement.

Law enforcement officials arrested six more people on drug charges Thursday and Saturday, bringing the total to 10 arrests since April 19.

Law enforcement officials arrested six more people on drug charges Thursday and Saturday, bringing the total to 10 arrests since April 19.