25 years ago

march 27, 1985

Signs of future construction and anticipated traffic problems greeted travelers on South Third Street in Marion the past week. Nearly 250 sewer pipes were stacked along Third and other side streets in preparation for the new line that will be laid downtown and south to the sewer treatment facility.

Marion High School’s mixed chorus will present two performances of “Brigadoon” this Friday and Saturday. Main characters in the musical include Scott Heidebrecht, Chris Meierhoff, Fawn Keith, Vickie Schaffer, Nancy Swartz, Jay Sandwell, Mike Stewart, Dale Heidebrecht, Jeff Fitzpatrick, Ed Hett, and Mike Bina.

Tiemeier’s Store in Lincolnville has started a $1,250-foot expansion, which required a 20-foot wide hole to be knocked in the store’s west wall. The adjacent building added much needed space to Tiemeier’s. Kenny Rindt, manager, is planning a grand opening for Thursday through Saturday.