30 years ago

sept. 20, 1995

“Bigger and better” is the way many people described Marion’s 17th annual Art in the Park festival Saturday. An estimated 15,000 people came to shop at the 196 arts and crafts tables set up in Marion’s Central Park —more than 40 more tables than last year.

A coverlet featuring historic Marion structures is now available from Kraft Korner in downtown Marion. Owner Brenda McGinness started work on the project in March.

Some featured structures include Marion County Courthouse, Elgin House Apartments, Marion Presbyterian Church, Hill Grade School, Marion Historical Museum, Bown-Corby School, and the antique fountain in Central Park.

Florence Middle School and its Parents Advisory Council are offering cash prizes to students with no absences who maintain good grades. Recipients since the start of the year are Hallie Bennett, Blake Conyers, Melissa Garcia, and Ryan Thomas.

Marion County has received a $158,000 grant to make the courthouse fully accessible. The project will include an elevator, entrance ramp, improvements to restrooms, improved electrical systems, and additional offices for court personnel.

The Marion Warriors football team was defeated 21-18 Friday by Wichita Collegiate. ESPN’s cameras followed Collegiate running back DeAngelo Evans through warm-ups for a Scholastic Sports America presentation later this season.

The Warriors earned statewide respect for their swarming defense and gritty, hard-nosed offense during a brilliant display of football and sportsmanship on the playing field in Wichita.