Downtown Square Renovation Completed in October 2024 After four years of work, Marion’s downtown revitalization project has wrapped up, marking a new era for the city’s historic core. Originally scheduled to finish by Thanksgiving, the project wrapped up early in … Continue reading
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Police Radio Units Arrive – Marion Weekly Leader, Feb. 1, 1945 Department will be Equipped with Two-way Communication The first units of a two-way radio system for the Marion Police Department were on hand awaiting installation Tuesday. When installed, the … Continue reading
Information extracted from the legends of Sanborn Insurance maps indicates the status of Marion’s fire protection status and the state of Marion’s water supply were it to be called into action for fighting fires. This map series ranges from 1886 … Continue reading
It has long been suspected that DeYoung Street got its name from a family, but no DeYoung family has ever been found in census records or directories here in Marion. Marion resident, James Emery, who owns property on DeYoung Street … Continue reading
The last section of the Grandma Cline house on South Market Street was removed today leaving a lot vacant that has not been so in 60 years or more. Isaac Campbell, grandfather of City Clerk George C. Campbell erected this … Continue reading