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Dingrando, Leo J. 1935-2004

Posted on by January 25, 2014

Leo Dingrando 1935-2004Anyone who grew up in Marion and participated in sponsored youth activities between the late 1960’s and into the 2000’s has an extremely high probability of having encountered Leo Dingrando. Leo selflessly dedicated uncountable hours of his time to youth programs and was a well-loved figure in the Marion community for nearly four decades.

Leo Junior Dingrando was born on June 11, 1935 in Marion at 704 W. White Street to Leo Dingrando and Catherine Duvardo, the youngest of four sons. He grew up as a devout member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church. Continue reading →

Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge

Posted on by January 24, 2014

Crab Orchard Wildlife Refuge
Crab Orchard Wildlife Refuge
Crab Orchard Wildlife Refuge
Crab Orchard Wildlife Refuge
Crab Orchard Wildlife Refuge

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Little is known of the first inhabitants of the region. Indications of their presence appear in artifacts of stone, bone, and clay. Some of the Kaskaskia and Shawnee Indians may have lived in the Crab Orchard area, but it is more likely they used it as part of their hunting grounds.

The earliest frontiersmen came into the area in the late 1700’s. By the 1840’s, homesteaders had established farms throughout the area that now makes up the Refuge. Utilizing the abundances of game, homesteaders dined on buffalo, deer, quail and passenger pigeons. Continue reading →

1967, City Annexes Right of Way West of Marion

Posted on by July 27, 2024

City Annexes Right of Way West of Marion

State right of way along New Rt. 13 westward from Interstate 57 to Broeking Road was annexed this week to Marion by the City Council.

Robert Hall clothing store is included in the annexation.

This council action paves the way for businesses along the highway that want city service to petition for annexation into the city. Continue reading →