The program also gives low interest loans of up to $40,000 to very-low-income homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize their homes. Loans are for 20 years. Loans and grants can be combined for up ...

Dry but heavy snow blanketed Marion’s Main St. Tuesday, and residents were out quickly to act. Dressed in beanies, gloves, and puffer jackets, various shovelers cleared sidewalks throughout the day.

To the west of the poor farm is a yard, with wood planks and bits of porcelain scattered around; a shed, which you will drop eight feet down into if you try to enter; and a vast field, which the ...

A barrage of lawsuits contend some of Trump’s actions disregard the Impoundment Control Act of 1974 and may contradict the Constitution, which states it is Congress’ job to dictate spending. But Fagg ...

Mass of Christian burial for Ervin “Sunny” Herman, 90, Ellis, who passed away Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, at St. Luke Living Center, Marion, will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Ellis. Sunny was born ...

Shaliah Ensley and Eldon Smith were named Marion’s Champions of Character for January. Shaliah was honored for working hard in both the classroom and on athletic courts. She is said to be coachable ...

With Marion in the throes of some of the coldest weather it has seen in years, spare a thought for local seniors. Then again, maybe don’t bother. Most seniors were unconcerned — hearty souls as they ...

 Make sure at least one side of every street in town has a well-maintained sidewalk, preferably six rather than four feet wide, to allow people to walk side-by-side, pushing baby carriages, pulling ...

I may not agree with Rose Davidson’s bumper sticker, but as an American, I’ll defend her right to stick it!