Marca at Whetstone

05/26/2026

We had a wonderful time today at the Memory Lane Auto Museum in Galion.

Our friends Red, Alex, Luke, Jason, Wyatt, and Kyle enjoyed touring the museum and seeing all the classic automobiles. In addition to automobiles, the museum features vintage toys, lunchboxes, unique collectible items, classic movie memorabilia, super hero-themed items, and more. It’s a favorite destination for many of our friends.

Curator Jim Hedges is always so kind and hospitable when we tour Memory Lane Auto Museum. Thank you, Jim, for hosting us once again.

And thanks to our wonderful direct support professionals Danielle Stepp and Jason Warwick for organizing this field trip for the guys.

05/23/2026

Fantastic event being hosted by our friends and community partners at the Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities!

Save the date: August 8!!!

Help us make our All-Inclusive Carnival the best party of the summer! Currently seeking community partners, craft vendors, food trucks, sponsors, and more! Be part of our fun event! Save the Date!

05/22/2026

With summer coming, our friends at MARCA at Whetstone in Mount Gilead had fun on Friday learning about bugs and the good things they do for environment.

Our friend and community partner Joy Etter-Link brought in all the supplies and directed the activity. She is a program assistant and member of the advisory board at the Crawford Park District. Joy is the niece of our friend Wayne.

We extend of hearty thank you to Joy for providing this wonderful learning experience for our friends.

05/22/2026

Our friends Eric, Penny, Kyle, and Lilli had the opportunity to visit and tour the Anthony-Thomas Candy Company’s Factory Shoppe in Columbus on Thursday.

They had a great time seeing how the different types of candy are made. Thanks to our friends and community partners at Anthony-Thomas Candy Company for their kindness and hospitality.

Including the Factory Shoppe, located at 1777 Arlingate Road in Columbus, Anthony-Thomas Candy Company has a total of 13 locations in the Columbus area. For more information about the Anthony-Thomas Candy Company, go to the website https://anthony-thomas.com.

Thanks to Direct Support Professional Wally Quillman for organizing the tour for Eric, Penny, Kyle, and Lilli.

05/21/2026

Our friends Alex and Tyler enjoyed the fruit of their labor on Wednesday at the Marion Family YMCA.

Alex and Tyler compete in Special Olympics Ohio events and receive free YMCA memberships for their hard work in sports activities. They enjoy exercising and appreciate the support from our friends and community partners at the YMCA.

Marion Family YMCA is located at 645 Barks Road E. in Marion. For information, call 740- 725-9622, or go to their website https://www.marionymca.org. Follow Marion Family YMCA on Facebook.

The Special Olympics Ohio 2026 State Summer Games are scheduled for May 29-31 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, home of the Ohio State Buckeyes. For information about the State Summer Games, go to the website https://sooh.org.

05/20/2026

MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY CLOSING SCHEDULE

MARCA Industries locations in Marion and Morrow counties will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 25.

Both locations will be re-open on Tuesday, May 26.

05/19/2026

Our friend Carissa has admired the manicures and nail art that some of her friends at MARCA at Whetstone in Morrow County have and wanted to get her nails done, too.

Program Coordinator Heather Storer arranged for Carissa to visit Agape Hair in Mount Gilead on Tuesday to have her nails done. Licensed Nail Technician Haley Pfeifer did fantastic work and Carissa’s nails look lovely.

Carissa loves the Disney character Stitch from the “Lilo & Stitch” movies and was happy to have Stitch art on her nails.

Thanks to our friends and community partners at Agape Hair for their kindness and hospitality. Agape Hair is located at 14 W. High St. in Mount Gilead. Call 419-946-4247 to schedule an appointment.

Check out Haley’s nail art on her Instagram account .

05/19/2026

Our friends Thomas, Brandon, Alex, and David had a great time on Monday with Direct Support Professional Tony Russell at River Bend Family Campground.

The guys rode around in a golf cart, played mini golf, played video games, explored the Soggy Bottom Trails, and went fishing. David caught a catfish!

Thanks to our friends and community partners at River Bend Family Campground for their kindness and hospitality.

05/18/2026

Our friends Marilyn, Penny, and Matt enjoyed volunteering on May 14 at the Humane Society of Morrow County.

They enjoyed being around the animals and the animals seemed to enjoy the attention.

Thanks to everyone at the Humane Society of Morrow County for their kindness and hospitality. They’re wonderful friends and community partners.

For information about adopting a cat or dog, contact the Humane Society of Morrow County at 419-947-5791, or go to their website https://www.hsofmc.org. The Humane Society is located at 16 S. Main St., Suite 103, Mount Gilead.

05/18/2026

MARCA Industries, Inc. congratulates Angie Obenour on her graduation from the 2025-2026 Leadership Marion program offered by the Marion Area Chamber of Commerce.

Angie has worked at MARCA Industries for 12 years in a variety of roles. She is currently the director of adult services.

Angie was honored for completing the Leadership Marion program during a graduation ceremony on May 15 alongside her fellow 2025-2026 classmates.

“Leadership Marion was truly one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve been part of,” Angie said. “It gave me the opportunity to connect with incredible leaders across our community, grow both personally and professionally, and gain a deeper appreciation for all the amazing things happening in Marion.

“I’m walking away inspired, motivated, and grateful for the relationships and experiences the program provided. I would absolutely encourage anyone looking to grow their leadership skills and community involvement to participate in Leadership Marion.”

The 2025-2026 Leadership Marion class took on the mission of securing funding for the following community projects in Marion County: Drug-Free Marion mural, bicycle repair stations across Marion County, and the Leapin’ Outreach Center, which serves people in need.

Angie is the fourth member of the MARCA Industries team who has completed the Leadership Marion program. CEO Michelle Albertini, Business Development Director Jamie Hawkins, and Program Coordinator Manager Jason Marcum were previous graduates of Leadership Marion.

“We are proud of Angie for reaching this milestone in her career,” MARCA CEO Michelle Albertini said. “Angie loves serving people and selflessly gives of herself to help people. She is a valuable asset to our team and to the communities we serve.”

Angie is a native of Marion County and alumna of River Valley Local Schools. She worked in her family’s business for nine years before joining the staff at MARCA Industries in 2013. Angie and her partner, Chad, have two sons. She is a small business owner outside of the work she does at MARCA Industries.

According to the Marion Area Chamber of Commerce website, the Marion Area Leadership Program was initiated in 1991 by a group of citizens concerned about the lack of new leadership in the community. As Marion continued to grow and develop, it was felt that there would be a need for a continuous pool of individuals to fill diverse leadership needs throughout the community.

Since its inception, over six hundred individuals have participated in the Marion Area Leadership Program. Each of these individuals was sponsored by an organization in the community, typically the individuals' own employer. The diverse list of sponsors includes businesses, industries, educational institutions, health care providers, social service agencies, and government entities.

05/18/2026

Happy birthday to Ashlee Beechum, the customer experience and order coordinator for Re-MARCA-bly Made, a subsidiary of MARCA Industries!

Ashlee is a caring and kind person who loves helping people. She is the primary contact for anyone who wishes to order promotional items from Re-MARCA-bly Made.

Hope you enjoy your special day, Ashlee!