Published 4 days ago • loading... • Updated 4 days agoShow Less IconMarines celebrate 251st birthday at Marion VA Summary by The SouthernMARION — At 91, Elmer Ray Ward has carried his Marine Corps pride for more than seven decades. On Tuesday, he was recognized as the oldest Marine attending a gathering honoring the Corps’ 251st birthday at the Marion VA Medical…Share menu1 Articles1 ArticlesAllLeftCenter1RightSearch IconSort IconThe SouthernCenterFactualityOwnershipMarines celebrate 251st birthday at Marion VAMARION — At 91, Elmer Ray Ward has carried his Marine Corps pride for more than seven decades. On Tuesday, he was recognized as the oldest Marine attending a gathering honoring the Corps’ 251st birthday at the Marion VA Medical…4 days agoRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources1Leaning Left0Leaning Right0Center1Last Updated4 days agoBias Distribution100% CenterBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon100% of the sources are Center100% CenterC 100%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageThe Southern broke the news 4 days ago on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsMarion, Illinois Plus IconShow AllBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsSimilar News TopicsMarion, Illinois Plus IconShow All