Info you want to know: stimulus checks
Hey after a friend text me about the $1200 check many Americans will get I went to the Irs.gov website. There is a whole page dedicated to Coronavirus Stimulus. You won’t need to do anything […]
Mandi’s Blog
Need a Job? (my former side hustle)
Hi, for the past couple years I’ve done some side hustling for a company called Front Row Productions sampling food at local Targets and Walmarts. They pay the Friday after you upload required pictures and […]
Mixing with Mandi: Whipped Coffee
This sounds like fun especially in quarantine. I’m gonna put it with coconut almond milk. I’m also using my ninja blender cuz I don’t have a frother thing. 😉 here it is!
Vanessa’s Blog
Stretching the Pantry
More of us are “eating in” and trying to make the most of our food budget. So what’s for dinner with what you have on hand? Yep. There’s an app for that. I am loving […]
What to do? What to do? What to do?
So, maybe your kiddo is not going to school until some time in April, like mine. How do you keep them busy at home (and how do you keep your sanity)? Because this isn’t “vacation” […]
I Have No Secrets…
… Okay. I may not tell you how old I am. That being said, just yesterday, I received the most wonderful compliment about my skin, and when I shared my age with the person who […]
State and Local News
ISDH: Grant County records 11th COVID-19 case, state surpasses 3,000
Grant County now has 11 positive COVID-19 cases, an increase of two from yesterday. Across the state, there are now a total of 3,039 cases, according to the Indiana State Department of Health. This is […]
Main Street Marion announces new board members, website and office location
The following is a lightly edited press release from MSM. During these unprecedented times, Main Street Marion (MSM) continues to march forward, creating internal stability and growth for the organization. By the end of January […]
ISDH reports more than 2,500 positive COVID-19 cases in Indiana, 65 deaths
The Indiana State Department of Health today announced that 409 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at ISDH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and private laboratories. Grant County also […]
New Facebook page allows Grant County businesses to share information with community during pandemic
A new Facebook page has launched to provide a platform for Grant County businesses to communicate with the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Grant County Economic Growth Council, Gas City Area Chamber of Commerce […]
Payne joins MCS as next Director of Special Services
Marion Community Schools has welcomed Eleese Payne as the next director of its Special Services Department. Payne will officially move into this role this summer. She is currently Director of Special Education at KIPP Indy […]
Entertainment News
- Oprah Winfrey donates $10 million to coronavirus relief efforts"I still remember growing up with my mother in Milwaukee when we were all on welfare, and sometimes we needed assistance for our family just to survive. During times like this, so many more people are vulnerable," Winfrey said.
- Marsalis jazz family patriarch dies of virus complications, son saysOne of Ellis Marsalis Jr.'s six sons, Ellis Marsalis III, says his father succumbed to pneumonia brought on by COVID-19
- Fountains of Wayne co-founder has died from coronavirusThe award-winning musician and song-writer was well-known for the Fountains of Wayne song "Stacy's Mom," and his compositions for the CW show "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend."
Music News
- The Driver Era Get Existential During Billboard Live At-Home Family Jam SessionThe Driver Era hosted an acoustic jam session Thursday afternoon (April 2) for their Billboard Live At-Home performance to raise money for Direct Relief, which provides aid for people affected by poverty and emergencies.
- Which Regional Mexican Act Should Have a Virtual Concert Next? Vote!Virtual concerts have become the new norm, due to the global coronavirus pandemic. Many musicians are using technology to stay connected with their fans, now more than ever.
- Hot Since 82 Celebrates His Label’s 100th Release With the Epic ‘Make Up’: ExclusiveExclusive premiere of Hot Since 82's "Make Up," the 100th release from the British producer's Knee Deep in Sound label.
