30 years ago

july 27, 1994

Unless there are unexpected last-minute postponements, Marion’s Pizza Hut will open for business Monday.

“Things are going smoothly, and really starting to fall into place,” manager Gina Shipman said. “The public’s excited, and we’re excited.”

Kristina Bell and Kevin Burkholder were guests of honor July 20 at a bridal shower in Fellowship Hall of Marion Christian Church.

Work is nearly complete on an elevator at Marion High School. The elevator will bring the school into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, which mandates public places be accessible to people with physical disabilities.

Nursing wasn’t “just a job” for Laurel Gilbert, this week’s subject of Amy Pagenkopf’s series, “They made a difference.”

Marion Chamber of Commerce representatives Bud Hannaford and Feebie Holdeman are pictured presenting a first dollar of profit plaque to Ken Monroe, owner of Safety Management Specialists Pest Control, a new business in Marion.