A Marion man who reportedly overdosed over the weekend is awaiting arraignment on felony charges following an incident where emergency medical personnel were injured, according to court records unsealed yesterday.

At least 20 pounds of marijuana were seized from a Marion residence after police used aerial imagery to discover a growing operation near the Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department.

A local gym owner has a plan to make fitness accessible to all those in the community.

New Fall Hours for the Marion Public Library

Animal owners in Gas City will have an updated set of rules to follow if Gas City successfully passes an ordinance proposed this week at city council.

The Marion City Council voted unanimously against an ordinance that would take tax dollars allocated to libraries, townships and cities in Grant County and redistribute that money to central dispatch operations.

On the verge of fall, the seasons may be changing, but county members hold onto a growing thrill ride of a tradition.

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The man accused of shooting an Indianapolis man on the 900 block of West 10th Street on Sept. 7 will appear in court today to face multiple felony charges related to the incident that left the victim hospitalized, according to court documents unsealed Tuesday.

The murder trial involving a Marion man found dead on a city street in 2020 was continued according to court officials Tuesday.

Alzheimer’s disease is commonly called a family disease because its presence affects the entire family, not just the patient.

Sept. 21

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Sept. 21

A Gas City man could face up to 40 years in prison following his arrest for a formal charge of child molesting unsealed this month.

The Fairmount Historical Museum is sponsoring the 45th Annual Remembering James Dean Festival and James Dean Run Car Show this weekend in Fairmount at Playacres Park.

The Ducktail Run Rod and Custom Show will return to Gas City this weekend in Eugene Linn Memorial Park from Thursday through Sunday.

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Although Grant County Commissioner Mark Bardsley was one of the first individuals to get a shot of the COVID-19 vaccine locally, he was diagnosed with COVID-19 recently and was forced to quarantine while he battled the virus.

The Best of Grant County contest kicks off today. Inside you will find round one nominations.

The Marion Community Schools (MCS) board discussed adjustments to the safety protocols in a meeting on Tuesday.

Marion Community Schools (MCS) is incentivizing staff members to receive the COVID-19 vaccine with a $500 stipend.

COVID-19 has led to the deaths of more people within Grant County than the flu claimed across the entire state during the 2019-2020 flu season, according to data presented at this week’s COVID-19 task force update.

Jakob Garett Allen Voland, 23, last known address homeless, possession of a controlled substance, possession of meth, resisting law enforcement, possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon. He was being held at the Grant County Jail on a $20,000 bond.

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With fall on the horizon, people across the county are yearning for food and live music.

As the summer comes to an end, hundreds of people are anticipating the colors and transformation of fall.

Sept. 17

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Amanda Dawn Carmack intends to file an appeal following a jury trial that resulted in a life without the possibility of parole sentence after she was found guilty of murdering her 10-year-old stepdaughter in 2019.

The City of Marion’s Community Revitalization Enhancement District (CReED) board approved a total of $182,500 to fund three projects.

Marion Fire Department Sept. 14:

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Local organizations and businesses are preparing to fill downtown Marion with music and art this weekend.

Avian enthusiasts may resume using bird feeders and birdbaths statewide after the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) completely lifted their moratorium Friday.

Veterans will no longer be able to get 24/7 urgent care at the Marion Veterans Affairs (VA) campus starting Oct. 1, according to a recent announcement.

A Fairmount woman is dead following an accident on Ind. 37 around 3:50 p.m. involving a semi tractor-trailer and passenger car Friday.

Following the death of Marion City Council District 5 councilman Don Batchelor, the Grant County Democratic Party is seeking nominations for an upcoming caucus to fill the vacancy.

After Grant County reported back-to-back days of COVID-19-related deaths, officials with the Emergency Management Agency urged residents to be vigilant as case numbers remain elevated locally.