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Marion County Commissioners postponed a final decision on the courthouse accessibility project, but will make it by March 1. A public vote on the April 4 ballot for the project is almost certain.
Dr. David Brant will become Tabor College's president at ceremonies to be held Friday in the college gymnasium.
Brad Druse and Rebecca Collett were recognized Friday as King and Queen of Courts at Marion High School. Brad is the son of Bud and Norma Druse and Rebecca is the daughter of Stacey and Carla Collett.
Starting Friday, you'll be missing something on television — cigarette advertising will no longer be carried over the electronic marvel.
The team sponsored by HRK took first place in the team competition of the Marion City Women's Bowling League tournament. Doubles winners were Paula Wyss and Julie Searles. Pat Kinning took first in singles and Gloria Seifert was first in all events.
Chad Unruh of Goessel Middle School placed first in the annual Marion County Spelling Bee. Josh Powers of Florence Middle School was runner-up. Steven Waner of Marion Elementary School received the Maude Thompson Award for finishing third.
Air National Guard Staff Sgt. James Schlehuber has graduated from the aerospace ground equipment mechanic course at Sheppard AFB, Texas.
Instructor magazine has accepted for publication an article by Jan Davis, art instructor at Marion Elementary School and Florence Middle School.