MarionCReED Board accepting proposals for economic development funding
The City of Marion Community Revitalization Enhancement District (CReED) Board of Directors is seeking proposals from entities located within the boundaries of the established ‘CReED districts’ throughout the City of Marion. At the Board’s meeting on April 8th, it
VA2K Walk & Roll Coming in May to promote healthy lifestyles
VA’s 11th annual VA2K Walk & Roll event is back with the goal of moving the body in support of your whole health and well-being, while also helping homeless Veterans. The event is scheduled for May 19,
Second Harvest Food Bank considers Fill A Bowl revamp a success
Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana adapted its annual “Fill-A-Bowl” event as a virtual fundraiser and it was a smashing success. Officials say they raised $92,612, which is enough to supply around 750,000 meals to
Report of Possible Overdose Results in Arrest of Marion Couple
According to Indiana State Police (ISP) Trooper Jonathan Cole, Trooper Edward Titus recently responded to the Marion Walmart for a report of a possible overdose. Upon arriving on scene, first responders located two adults and three children
Nominations Now Accepted for the LifeStream Golden Hoosier Award
LifeStream Services is seeking nominees age 65 or older for the LifeStream Golden Hoosier Award. The community is encouraged to nominate those special volunteers who consistently go above and beyond demonstrating passion and commitment to service in
Marion Community Schools extends student wi-fi network across city
Marion Community Schools’ network of wi-fi hotspots throughout our city, to which our students can connect with their school-issued devices, has expanded! This project was made possible by a $1.1 million grant from the state of
Reports of dog bites rose in Indiana in 2020
A new report suggests that dog bites were a growing problem in Indiana over the past year – with COVID being part of the cause. According to new data from State Farm, Indiana ranked 9th in the
VA provides free support to help Veterans heal from military sexual trauma
As part of its annual campaign in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) launches a new campaign to promote military sexual trauma (MST) and invite Veterans who experienced MST into
Lucas Oil Stadium will host a mass vaccination clinic
The home of the Colts will become the home of the vaccine. Another mass vaccination clinic will set up shop inside Lucas Oil Stadium. All Hoosiers, 18 and older, can come down to the free clinic to
Local locations participating in Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), and a number of local organizations and locations are participating in the “What Were You Wearing?” Campaign to educate the community. Marion Police Chief Angela Haley explained, “The Marion Police