Hardin County Fair: September 4-9

If you’re interested in heading a bit west for a county fair, the Hardin County Fair starts today and runs through September 9.  There is FREE admission for all veterans on Tuesday, September 4 and FREE admission to those age 60+ on Friday, September 7. On...

Happy Labor Day 2018!

Our office would like to wish everyone in the Marion community a very happy Labor Day.  Enjoy your Monday!

Summer Survival Tips for Bee Stings and Sunburn

Whether you’re at a barbecue in your backyard or at the beach, summer fun can bring bee stings and sunburn.  If you suffer the wrath of a bee or wasp, gently push the stinger out as soon as possible with a blunt-edged object.  You can also remove the stinger...

Teeth Through Time

For most of human history, tooth problems were a terrible fact of life.  Ancient Spartan warriors would charge into battle with oozy abscesses in their gums.  High-society women in 18th-century France would politely cover their rotting teeth with hankies when they...

Another Favorite Quote

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”   — Eleanor Roosevelt

Summer Survival Tips for Poison Ivy

Summer fun carries the potential for poison ivy.  Although the plants are not really poisonous, they have a sticky, long-lasting oil called urushiol that can cause an itchy, blistering rash after it touches your skin.  Washing the exposed areas with soap and water...