Friday, January 16, 2015

Fohs Hall Community Arts Foundation

Recognizing that the arts are much more than crafts, a ballet, or a symphony, the Fohs Hall Community Arts Foundation (CAF) intends that its projects include many types of art-related activities for all kinds of people. Indeed, CAF is an arts education program designed cooperatively between the school system and the community to promote an appreciation of and an involvement with the arts, including special emphasis on meeting the cultural needs of a cross-section of the community.

The arts can allow all people to express themselves by developing special talents, to become more aware of themselves and their feelings, to become more sure of themselves, as well as becoming aware of their potential, to more effectively and positively communicate with others, and to develop better attitudes toward the quality of life that the community offers.

Fohs Hall Community Arts Foundation, which is located in historic Fohs Hall in Marion, Kentucky has a stated purpose to encourage an appreciation of the arts and to motivate an active involvement with the arts by the people of Marion and Crittenden County. This is accomplished by offering these individuals convincing and wide ranging experiences with the arts, varying from dance and drama to crafts and photography. Relative to this, CAF promotes the ongoing development of a strong arts curriculum within the schools and a structured means for coordinating and utilizing community resources, as well as its most important resource – the people – in developing a lasting arts program.

Make Your First Stop in Marion The Welcome Center located at 213 South Main St., Marion KY 42064.

Contact the Tourism Office by phone at 270-965-5015 or by e-mail. 

Friday, January 9, 2015

Grace House

Grace House is a family-operated, family-friendly, modern, brick, ranch home located on the quiet main street of Marion, Kentucky.
Grace House is a family-operated, family-friendly, modern, brick, ranch home located on the quiet main street of Marion, Kentucky. We're close to antique shops, the Amish community, and only 30 minutes from Barkley and Kentucky Lakes.  

Casual bedrooms feature ceiling fans, TV/DVD, and some refrigerators. Breakfast is served at your convenience.    Come as guests, leave as friends.

Make Your First Stop in Marion The Welcome Center located at 213 South Main St., Marion KY 42064. Contact the Tourism Office by phone at 270-965-5015 or by e-mail. 

Friday, January 2, 2015

Crittenden County Chamber of Commerce

Welcome to the historic city of Marion, Kentucky, located in western Kentucky along the Ohio River, heart of the Amish country, and the Crittenden County Chamber of Commerce. Marion was first incorporated in 1851 and named after General Francis Marion, a Revolutionary war leader from South Carolina.

Mission Statement: The Crittenden County Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization of diverse economic interests, unified to provide services to its members and leadership in promoting economic development in Marion, Crittenden County and to develop and maintain a viable business community.


Vision Statement: We are a membership driven organization that builds strong relationships with government, education, and community to create a prosperous business climate for Crittenden County. As the voice of business for Crittenden County, we the Chamber will work to ensure the region is a vibrant and prosperous place to carry on business. The Crittenden County Chamber of Commerce furthermore, seeks to maintain and enhance a strong socially responsible business climate based on the principles of free enterprise and fair profit. We are committed to advancing existing businesses and attracting new economic opportunities and constructively influencing public policy to support healthy private enterprise system. We value the regions historical character, cultural and diversity while embracing economic prosperity and innovation as key components to the quality of life we enjoy.

The Crittenden County Chamber of Commerce has a membership of over 130 members that live and do business here as well members from the surrounding communities. Our Chamber of Commerce is made up of nearly 90 percent small business, with the majority of those having four or fewer employees. The Chamber of Commerce is the ultimate business resource in our area. Membership is open to all businesses that maintain an annual dues investment. Benefits of membership include networking opportunities, community involvement, image enhancement, political advocacy, information access and benefits and heightened credibility.

Through words and the pictorial development of this website the Chamber of Commerce will try to convey the intangible yet vividly apparent spirit of the people of our community, their optimistic outlook tempered with acknowledgement of reality, their generosity blended with a belief of self-reliance and their unfailing faith in family, friendships and the grace of God.

The Crittenden County Chamber of Commerce’s board of directors is an extraordinary group of people who dedicate their time, talents and civic concern to development of the area’s economy and quality of life. By being active in partnerships with governmental agencies, educational facilities, and other civic groups, they work to bring the county to full realization of its limitless potential. As a group and along with members of the Chamber of Commerce, the Board assists in attracting new business and supporting growth and expansion of existing businesses.

The Crittenden County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors maintains a group of committees who further help and assist in business concerns of the community. Those committees include but are not limited to: membership, constitution & bylaws, business recognition, festivals, business after hours, awards, marketing, finance, nominations, leadership, government advocacy, business days, A.P.E.S. (American Private Enterprise System & Youth Development) and fund-raising.

In addition to the many high profile events that the Crittenden County Chamber of Commerce hosts such as the Pumpkin Festival and the Annual Banquet, many smaller occasions for getting together are held throughout the year. The Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Luncheons, Business After Hours and 1st Dollar Presentations are held to provide networking opportunities by Chamber of Commerce members and their guests.

Crittenden County Chamber of Commerce Benefits – What’s in it for you? The benefits make it an easy decision. For less than a dollar for each work day on average, your return on investment is assured.

BECOME A MEMBER NOW!
Click on the Membership Button to download your application!!

Friday, December 19, 2014

Marion City Departments

Administration – 270-965-5313
Mark Bryant, City Administrator
Terri Hart, Planning & Zoning Coordinator; Code Enforcement
Troy McNeely & B.J. Yates, Street Department

Finance Office – 270-965-4177
Melinda Gipson, City Treasurer
Bailey Travis, Administrative Assistant

Clerk’s Office – 270-965-2266
Pam Enoch, City Clerk & Utilities Billing Clerk

Police Department – 270-965-3500 (emergency, call 911)
Ray O’Neal, Chief
Marty Hodge, Lieutenant/911 Supervisor
Bobby West, Senior Patrolman
Chuck Hoover, Senior Patrolman
George Foster, Patrolman
Jerry Parker, Patrolman
Ginny Tinsley, 911 Dispatcher
Paula Miniard, 911 Dispatcher
Tina Newcom, 911 Dispatcher
Bob Woodward, 911 Dispatcher
Dwayne Davidson, 911 Dispatcher
Nicole Watson, 911 Dispatcher
Cheryl Fox, 911 Dispatcher

Water & Sewer Department – 270-965-2266
Brian Thomas, Utilities Director
Maintenance Operations
Garry Gerard, Foreman; Tony Jackson; Darrin Crawford; Joe Estes
Water Plant
Jeff Black, Lead Operator; Roy Todd; Tom Mason; Eddie Myers
Sewer Plant
Tim Hodge, Lead Operator; Greg Tabor

Fire Department – 270-965-2266 (emergency, call 911)
Ronald Howton, Chief
Jim Johnson, Assistant Chief

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Antique Shopping Tips

Marion is a bustling town with quaint shops and antique malls that sell many beautiful handmade items. The friendly people are always willing to visit and extend the Southern hospitality for which they are famous.

Make Your First Stop in Marion The Welcome Center located at 213 South Main St., Marion KY 42064. Contact the Tourism Office by phone at 270-965-5015 or by e-mail. 

Thursday, December 4, 2014

Christmas in Marion, KY

City of Marion Christmas decorations provided by Marion Tourism Commission.

Make Your First Stop in Marion The Welcome Center located at 213 South Main St., Marion KY 42064. Contact the Tourism Office by phone at 270-965-5015 or by e-mail. 

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

A few of Kentucky's Hidden Treassures housed in Crittenden County Historical Museum

The Crittenden County Historical Museum is housed in the oldest church in Marion, built in 1881.  The interior of the Church includes the original wood floors, pulpit, balcony and stain glass windows. Among the hundreds of local items on display is a large collection of military uniforms and service-related articles, dating back to the Civil War; a 200 year old loom; spinning wheels; a large collection of farm related items; the bell from the county's first court house;

church bells with funeral toller; old telephone switchboard; a large collection of old Marion photos; vintage clothing and accessories dating back to the early 1900's; papers and memorabilia from Marion's two United Sates senators; memorabilia, pictures and histories of many of the one room school houses.
Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM.
(April 1st through October 31st) Free admission.


Special tours in the off-season can be arranged. email us!