A century-old love story is receiving a chilling twist this spring as the Caledonia Memorial Global Methodist Church prepares to host Tragedy at the Altar, an immersive murder mystery dinner on Saturday, May 31. The event is set in 1909 and is based on the real wedding of Iva Brocklesby and John Boldt, the first […]
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Secret Origins Revealed! Young Artists Unleash Their Comics for Free Comic Book Day!
Dozens of local high school students shared their original art at Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 3. Comics from about 60 interactive media (IAM) students from Tri-Rivers Career Center were featured at Thunderfury Comics and Birch Tree Bookery. “Everybody has a comic that could appeal to them, but maybe the barrier of pricing […]
Local Woman Cultivates New Life at Frontier Farm Flowers
What started as a childhood dream of digging through ancient ruins has turned into a blooming small business for Waldo resident Elizabeth Lee. Once a professional archaeologist with degrees in archaeology and early American history, Lee now grows vibrant, chemical-free flowers at Frontier Farm Flowers, a flourishing micro-farm nestled in Marion County. Falling in Love […]
Marion Area Chamber of Commerce: Supporting Marion’s Growth
For 110 years, the Marion Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) has worked to support local businesses and grow our community. With 649 members, it represents small start-ups, major manufacturers and nonprofits. “We represent 60% of the businesses in Marion County and 80% of Marion’s workforce. We do not exist without our members,” said Heidi Jones, […]
