Juneteenth, otherwise known as “Freedom Day”, is the oldest known celebration that commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States.
It has been a long journey, 12 years to be exact, for the class of 2017. But, the time that they felt like would never arrive is now upon them.
The Old Settlers and Veterans Association spent last weekend bringing the Civil War back to life.
Earlier in the month a proposal for a towing contract between the Sheriff’s Office and one of the three towing companies in Marlin was presented to the court.
In 1957, the First Baptist Church of Marlin had a dream.
They wanted to start a mission for people that wanted to attend a small family gathering. In June, their dream came true.
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