In part two, Stephen shares with us the Indigenous people that passed through what would one day become modern day Marion County. He shares with us the artifacts that have been found and other evidence of settlements in the past.  ..read more

In this episode James Spragens sits down with returning guest, Stephen Brady. Stephen shares with us an introduction to Indigenous people in the United States, narrowing his focus to Marion County.  This is a two part episode, as well as the last episode with James as our host. We appreciate working with him over the last year and half to make these episodes possible, and we look forward to potentially having him back as a guest ..read more

In this episode we return to our interview with John Bramel. He shares with us his time covering the news on The Cornbread Mafia at its peak and his experience as a photographer.  Bramel also shares with us what he hopes to see for the future of this community. This episode is dedicated in memory of Terry Brockman.  ..read more

In this episode, James sits down with John Bramel to discuss his career in journalism in Marion County and the surrounding counties.  He provides a snapshot of the transition newspapers have taken over the year ..read more

In this episode James sits down with his guest, Stephen Brady. Stephen has been studying the geology of Marion County for many years and provides a plethora of knowledge on the subject. One name that you will hear referenced many times throughout this episode is Willard Rouse Jillson, a geologist who taught at the University of Kentucky and Transylvania University.  This episode is part two of a two part episode regarding the geology of Marion County.  ..read more

In this episode James sits down with his guest, Stephen Brady. Stephen has been studying the geology of Marion County for many years and provides a plethora of knowledge on the subject. One name that you will hear referenced many times throughout this episode is Willard Rouse Jillson, a geologist who taught at the University of Kentucky and Transylvania University.  This episode is part one of a two part episode regarding the geology of Marion County.  ..read more

In this interview Nancy Lyon discusses the changes she has seen in Loretto and how those changes impacted her family owned business: Lyon's Store. Mrs. Lyon shares with us her journey in writing her book St. Francis of Assisi beginnings.  ..read more

This is part 2 of the Stanley Gaddie interview, please listen to part 1 first. As the interview concludes Stanley Gaddie leaves us with his thoughts on what the future may hold for Highview ..read more

This episode is the first in a series of episodes curated from the interviews conducted in preparation of the Crossroads Exhibit that occurred during the summer of 2021 in Loretto.  In this interview Stanley Gaddie discusses the changes he saw occur in the community of Highview and gives us a glimpse of what it was like to grow up there.  A second part to this episode will be released shortly ..read more

In this episode Gerald Thompson returns to talk to James about the history of Raywick, Kentucky. Raywick is a community in Marion county that is west of Lebanon and as these two talk they help bring the history of the community to life.  Disclaimer: Opinions or points of view expressed by speakers on the Heritage Hub Podcast are those of the contributing speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of the Marion County Public Library ..read more