10 years ago
january 17, 1996
The Internet and its World Wide Web will be available locally without the need of paying long-distance telephone fees. Southwind, an Internet provider from Wichita, has entered into a contract with TEEN and Hurst Communications which operates a cable TV service in Marion.
Bringing dinner to the home of Mary Ann Wiens on Sunday to celebrate her birthday were Diann Cline of Smolan, Denise Hett of Wichita, Jerry and Loreen Hett, Elliot and Isaac, and Janice, Jeffrey, and Lindsey Richmond.
Chuck Maggard, senior, was selected as "student of the Month" by Marion High School faculty.
The Centre High School boys' basketball team came out on top of a tight homecoming game Friday, defeating White City 67-63 in overtime.
Kansas State Historical Society program assistant Sharon Haun is the guest speaker for the Marion Chamber of Commerce annual meeting, set for 6:30 p.m. Monday.
Wayne and Goldie Steely returned home Jan. 4 from Sherman Oaks, Calif., after spending two weeks with Conrad Steely, Stephanie and Andrea. While there, they were in the audience of "The Price is Right." The taping will be shown on Monday, Feb. 19.
A town meeting is set for 3 p.m. Sunday in the Florentine Center in Florence to discuss building needs in Marion Unified School District.
Mike Classen was named Marion Chamber of Commerce president Friday by the chamber board of directors.
Jessica Janzen earned a brand-new bicycle by raising $402 in the annual American Heart Association Jump Rope for Heart event at Marion Elementary School. She is a student in the first grade.
Blaine C. Ragsdale of Overland Park was a guest several days last week of his grandparents, Rex and Margaret Wilson.
