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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Marion school board was briefed on pre-kindergarten though sixth-grade testing scores at a special meeting Tuesday.

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.”

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.

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.

Madison-Grant will begin offering a long-term virtual schooling option this fall after reaching an agreement with virtual learning business ACCEL Schools.

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.

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.