COVID-19 UPDATE: Grant County records 28 deaths, 572 cases
As of Monday, July 20, Grant County has at least 572 presumptive positive cases of COVID-19, with a total of 28 deaths reported. The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) announced Sunday that 927 additional Hoosiers have
Mask mandates begin today for several local retailers
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise, several retailers with stores in Grant County will now require shoppers to wear masks or face coverings. The following stores will require masks starting today, Monday, July 20:
The JEAN Team confiscates pounds of marijuana and more than 100 grams of opiate pills over the weekend
After ongoing investigations with multiple agencies, the JEAN Team Drug Task Force this weekend arrested a Marion man and seized more 100 grams of opiate pills. According to a press release, the JEAN Teams served a warrant
Texas Roadhouse joins the list of local restaurants with a positive COVID-19 case
Officials at the Grant County Health Department have confirmed that Texas Roadhouse has had at least one positive case of COVID-19. Dean Small said that Texas Roadhouse management said it’s been 10 days since a positive case
The Train Station Pancake House is rolling to downtown Marion
Downtown Marion is getting a new restaurant. The Train Station Pancake House will fill the space where the Train Station Cafe used to be and will serve classic breakfast staples. Owner Hector Perez said the hours will
Marion Starbucks closes temporarily due to COVID-19 precautions, short staffing
The Starbucks located at 3101 S Western Ave. in Marion recently closed its doors, leaving many customers wondering why. Jory Mendes, a Starbucks representative, said that the local market leadership team confirmed there is not a positive
Marion Community Schools announces reopening plan
Marion Community Schools officially approved its reopening plan Tuesday night. Students now have the option to return to in-person classes or pursue a pathway that’s entirely online. Students are encouraged to wear masks. Students and staff are
Marion structure fire destroys vacant house
Firefighters responded to a structure fire on the 700 block of West Third Street at about 12:30 a.m. today, to find a two-story home with heavy flame involvement. According to Marion Fire Department fire investigator Brad Myers,
Cracker Barrel closes lobby after reporting COVID-19 case
The Cracker Barrel in Gas City has closed its dining room until further notice. Grace Staton, a manager of Cracker Barrel, said they decided to close the dining room in order to deep clean the area and
Taylor cancels Homecoming, Family Weekend festivities
Taylor University has canceled planned Homecoming and Family Weekend activities, which were scheduled for October 9-11. In an announcement by Taylor’s Interim President Dr. Paige Comstock Cunningham to the campus, she cited the continued spread of COVID-19