A Marion man is facing charges including burglary following a Marion Police Department (MPD) investigation, according to MPD Deputy Chief Stephen Dorsey.
Wednesday, March 03, 2021
Grant County remains in the yellow zone of COVID-19 state metrics this week, but a downgrade is close at hand if trends continue.
State officials announced another expansion to COVID-19 vaccine eligibility Wednesday as more supply becomes available.
The halls of the former Southeast Elementary School on Lincoln Boulevard used to echo with the laughter and excited voices of the children that went there for K-5 classes.
Lakeview Christian School in Marion will be closing its high school in an effort to focus on K-8 education starting next school year, according to officials.
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Tuesday, March 02, 2021
A Marion woman and a Converse man were arrested early Tuesday morning following a warrant service and search warrant execution by an Indiana State Police (ISP) trooper and Marion Police Department officers, according to ISP Sgt. Tony Slocum.
Motorists are encouraged to drive sober during St. Patrick’s Day and NCAA Tournament this month.
The Indiana State Police (ISP) is accepting additional applications for the 81st Recruit Academy. Individuals who are interested in beginning a career as an Indiana State Trooper must apply online at http://www.in.gov/isp/2368.htm. This website will provide a detailed synopsis of the applica…
Main Street Marion (MSM) recently accepted a Taking Care of Main Street grant for $15,000 from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) and Indiana Main Street.
High school students across the state could have access to fewer career and technical education (CTE) courses if provisions currently included in the state’s budget bill are passed into law.
The puzzle at Ridley Tower got another missing piece added in on Tuesday.
Grant County Commissioners Monday joined a growing chorus of local officials in the region speaking in opposition to proposed legislation that would set out statewide wind and solar standards.
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Monday, March 01, 2021
On Sunday, Greater Second Baptist Church commemorated the last day of Black History Month by honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s memory.
Grant County officials are aiming to make tax dollars go further with an updated investment strategy.
Grant County officials are ending certain pandemic-related employee policies as COVID-19 numbers continue to decrease locally.
Grant County and the Indiana State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) have reached an agreement to resolve issues with a tower location for the planned central dispatch tower project.
The City of Marion has released its final report on the status of the Charles Mill Dam located in the Mississinewa River.
Saturday, February 27, 2021
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Friday, February 26, 2021
On Wednesday, the Oak Hill community celebrated Bus Driver Appreciation Day by sharing encouraging messages on numerous signs and storefronts throughout the community.
Several health-related bills authored by Rep. Ann Vermilion (R-Marion) have passed the House and are headed to the Senate for consideration.
The Grant County Prosecutor’s Office (GCPO) has concluded a Grant County Sheriff’s Department (GCSD) officer was justified in using deadly force in a police-involved shooting that occurred in January.
In the last year, the way Taylor University students have acquired meals has changed, especially for those in quarantine or isolation due to COVID-19.
After a busy 2020, Marion Utilities will focus in 2021 on the continued efforts to keep rivers and streams clear of contaminated water as well as replacing lead pipes in the system.
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Thursday, February 25, 2021
The Marion school board was briefed on pre-kindergarten though sixth-grade testing scores at a special meeting Tuesday.
Estate planning not only ensures your assets will go to the right people once you pass away. It can also save you money.
Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) has opened new exhibits in its 1920 Gallery and Beard Arts Center showcasing “Black Presence” and “Sketching Sammy, Theo, and Mary.”
Oatess Archey was Grant County’s sheriff from 1999 through 2007, serving two of the most unlikely and history-making terms as sheriff in state history.
Marion Mayor Jess Alumbaugh gave updates on street paving, the ongoing Old Y litigation and continued business growth in the downtown area during the annual State of the City address Wednesday.
Donna Bickel was in first grade when she was given a shot in the arm, literally.
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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
There was an upbeat feeling inside the Afena FCU Giant Esports Arena as the students prepared for their state championship match on Tuesday afternoon.
Emily Phillippe is a 19-year-old freshman at Indiana Wesleyan studying art education, but more than that, she is an artist herself.
Applications for Marion’s Little Giants Preschool for the 2021-22 school year are now open.
Grant County will stay in the yellow zone of the state’s COVID-19 metrics for another week as cases decrease and officials begin to shift focus toward long-term recovery from the pandemic.
On Feb. 27, Marion High School (MHS) and its Black History Club will present its annual Black History Month play in a reimagined virtual format.
Madison-Grant will begin offering a long-term virtual schooling option this fall after reaching an agreement with virtual learning business ACCEL Schools.
On Tuesday, Feb. 16, Wilbur Glen Williams, 91, died one month after celebrating 69 years of marriage to his wife Ardelia Lee (Smith) Williams.
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On Feb. 19 at 10 a.m., students at Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) gathered to join Campus Intercessor Rev. Dr. Jim “Umfundisi” Lo, in celebration of his 1,500th prayer walk on campus.
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
A bill at the Indiana Capitol, co-authored by Rep. Ethan Manning (R-Denver) and aimed at helping those with dementia, passed the House on Monday and is now headed to the Senate for consideration.
As the students sat inside room 123 at the Nussbaum Science Building on Taylor University’s campus Saturday, they were waiting on their hard work to literally go up in smoke.
The Indiana Region of the American Red Cross has launched a paper-based Condolence Care Toolkit in multiple languages – including French, Arabic, Hakha, Burmese and Spanish – to help grieving individuals and families navigate the details and cope with the stress of losing a loved one to COVID-19.
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