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Tennis Star Marion Bartoli on Friend Deschamps' Big Moment
Sports1h ago

Tennis Star Marion Bartoli on Friend Deschamps' Big Moment

Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli shares what makes French football manager Didier Deschamps a true winner and friend as he leads France into the World Cup semifinals. Their 13-year friendship reveals the human side of a coach chasing history.

BBC Sport2 min read
Holocaust Survivor Marion Kozak Dies at 91, Saved by Nuns
Acts of KindnessMay 31

Holocaust Survivor Marion Kozak Dies at 91, Saved by Nuns

Marion Kozak, who escaped Nazi occupation as a child thanks to strangers who sheltered her, has died at 91. The mother of British politicians Ed and David Miliband spent her life championing human rights and nuclear disarmament.

Independent UK - Good News2 min read
Marion's $2.8M Fire Training Center Opens Doors Regionally
Community HeroesMar 18

Marion's $2.8M Fire Training Center Opens Doors Regionally

A generous $900,000 gift from a local couple has blossomed into a state-of-the-art firefighter training facility that will serve departments across Iowa. The Marion Public Safety Training Center solves a major training gap while keeping first responders close to home.

Google News - Firefighter Rescues2 min read
Marion County Needs 50 Volunteers for Foster Kids
Community HeroesMay 21

Marion County Needs 50 Volunteers for Foster Kids

In Marion County, Illinois, up to 300 children in foster care cycle through caseworkers and placements while desperately needing one consistent adult in their lives. CASA is recruiting volunteers who can spare just a few hours monthly to become that steady presence.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Ohio Hospital Celebrates 120 Cancer Survivors and Caregivers
Health & WellnessJul 1

Ohio Hospital Celebrates 120 Cancer Survivors and Caregivers

More than 120 cancer survivors, caregivers, and medical teams gathered at OhioHealth Marion's first-ever Cancer Survivor Celebration Dinner. The event united patients at every stage of their journey with one powerful message: nobody fights cancer alone.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Ohio Hospital Celebrates Cancer Survivors June 24
Health & WellnessMay 29

Ohio Hospital Celebrates Cancer Survivors June 24

OhioHealth Marion General Hospital will welcome cancer survivors and their loved ones to its annual celebration on June 24, honoring every stage of the cancer journey. The free evening includes dinner, entertainment, portraits, and a chance to connect with fellow survivors and care teams.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Breast Cancer Survivor Launches Non-Toxic Cleaning Brand
SolutionsMay 12

Breast Cancer Survivor Launches Non-Toxic Cleaning Brand

After beating breast cancer, Shaniqua Marion turned her health scare into a thriving business that's helping families clean their homes safely. Her small-batch cleaning products made with essential oils are now flying off shelves across Hampton Roads, Virginia.

Google News - Cancer Survivor3 min read
Ohio Program Expands to Help Crawford County Fight Poverty
Acts of KindnessApr 23

Ohio Program Expands to Help Crawford County Fight Poverty

A proven anti-poverty program that's helped nearly 500 people in Marion, Ohio is bringing its life-changing approach to neighboring Crawford County. Crawford Matters will teach residents how to build lasting stability through education, resources, and mindset shifts.

Google News - Poverty Reduction3 min read
Ohio Poverty Program Expands After 500 Graduates Succeed
Acts of KindnessApr 23

Ohio Poverty Program Expands After 500 Graduates Succeed

A program that's helped 500 people break free from poverty in Marion, Ohio is expanding to neighboring Crawford County. Crawford Matters will teach residents the skills and mindset needed to build lasting financial stability.

Google News - Poverty Reduction2 min read
Ohio Hospital Hosts First Cancer Survivor Celebration
Community Heroes13h ago

Ohio Hospital Hosts First Cancer Survivor Celebration

Over 120 cancer survivors, caregivers, and medical staff gathered at OhioHealth Marion General Hospital's first-ever celebration dinner to share hope and remind patients they're fighters from day one. The event brought together people at every stage of their cancer journey, from newly diagnosed to years in remission.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Phoenix Softball Team Wins Final Championship Together
SportsJun 6

Phoenix Softball Team Wins Final Championship Together

A combined high school softball team won their consolation championship in their last game together before the partnership ends. The Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy Phoenix closed out four years of teamwork with a victory that no one will forget.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
Ocala Heroes Strut Runway for Foster Kids and K-9s
Community HeroesMar 1

Ocala Heroes Strut Runway for Foster Kids and K-9s

Community leaders and first responders turned models at a charity fashion show that raised money for foster families and police dogs. The sixth annual event brought style and substance together to support Marion County's most vulnerable.

Google News - Community Hero2 min read
Ohio Senior Wins $500 Scholarship for Academic Excellence
Community HeroesFeb 7

Ohio Senior Wins $500 Scholarship for Academic Excellence

Ridgedale High School senior Johnathan Slaughterbeck earned Scholar Student of the Week honors and a $500 scholarship from Ohio State University at Marion. The award recognizes his stellar academics, leadership in FFA, and four years of dedication to football and basketball.

Google News - Student Achievement2 min read
Iowa Thrift Store Helps Shelter Animals with Every Sale
Acts of KindnessJan 20

Iowa Thrift Store Helps Shelter Animals with Every Sale

A new Knoxville thrift store is turning donated goods into lifesaving funds for homeless animals. Pawsitively Thrifty puts every dollar of profit toward helping the Marion County Humane Society care for animals in need.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Holocaust Survivor, 91, Races to Share Story With Students
Acts of KindnessMar 25

Holocaust Survivor, 91, Races to Share Story With Students

Marion Blumenthal Lazan knows time is running out. At 91, she's racing to share her Holocaust survival story with as many students as possible before it's too late.

Google: survivor story2 min read
Clean Energy Executive Runs Boston Marathon After Paralysis
Community HeroesApr 20

Clean Energy Executive Runs Boston Marathon After Paralysis

Marion Jones went from a wheelchair to running the Boston Marathon after a rare disease left her partially paralyzed. The clean energy executive's remarkable recovery inspires thousands battling their own health challenges.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Italy Wins Gold in Luge at Home in Cortina d'Ampezzo
SportsFeb 12

Italy Wins Gold in Luge at Home in Cortina d'Ampezzo

Italian lugers Andrea Voetter and Marion Oberhofer won gold in women's doubles at the 2026 Winter Olympics on home snow. Their emotional celebration captured the pure joy of Olympic victory in front of their home crowd.

Yahoo Sports2 min read
Ocala Volunteers Transform Abuse Survivor's Home
Community HeroesMay 27

Ocala Volunteers Transform Abuse Survivor's Home

A domestic violence survivor's cluttered yard became a symbol of her past trauma—until volunteers from across Ocala spent Good Friday clearing 13 years of debris and restoring her hope. Emily now stands proudly in her childhood home, financially independent and raising two children on her own.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Sinner Wins Miami & Indian Wells Without Dropping A Set
SportsMar 30

Sinner Wins Miami & Indian Wells Without Dropping A Set

Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner just made history by winning both major US spring tournaments without losing a single set. The 24-year-old's flawless performance shows how the sport's brightest young talents keep pushing each other to new heights.

BBC Sport2 min read
Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk Reaches French Open Semifinal
Community HeroesJun 2

Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk Reaches French Open Semifinal

Tennis star Marta Kostyuk became the first Ukrainian woman to reach the French Open semifinals in the Open era, dedicating her historic victory to her war-torn homeland. The 23-year-old's emotional win came just one day after a deadly missile attack in Kyiv.

BBC Sport3 min read

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