Marion named nation's Strongest Town

MARION, Ohio (WCMH) — It's been an exciting few days for the city of Marion since the community found out it won the Strongest Towns Contest.  

“Everyone is thrilled over the moon and the town is electric right now," said James Walker, part of the Marion County Regional Planning Commission. 

The non-profit Strong Towns organized the contest which is open to communities across the United States and Canada. Walker was born and raised in Marion and put together the city's application for the competition.