The following Marion citizens lost their lives in defense of this country during World War 1 (1917-1918): Continue reading
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“Based on growth and interest in the 1920s, both physicians and community leaders of Marion recognized the need to provide a hospital for the care of residents of the city of Marion. Continue reading
September 24, 1949 was a great day for two diligent young men with a vision. George Dodds and Hartley Grisham were filled with enthusiasm as their dream of a radio station was about to become a reality. Continue reading
Benjamin was the youngest son of a large family in Perry County, Ohio. His parents, Benjamin and Anna Marie (Struble) Griggs, moved west from New Jersey in an early day, and settled in the heavy timber of Ohio, among bear, deer, wild turkeys and Indians. Continue reading
This home at 1001 E. College Street was built in 1900 by Benjamin B. Griggs, owner and founder of a Pressed Brick Company at 1200 E. College St. Continue reading
