Environmental groups ask INDOT to reconsider southern Indiana highway plan
A southern Indiana highway plan has an obstacle in its path in the form of environmental groups. A coalition of environmental groups is asking the Indiana Department of Transportation to stop with its planned highway that would
Gov. Holcomb has high approval rating for COVID-19 response
Gov. Eric Holcomb is doing a good job in his response to the coronavirus pandemic. At least, that’s what 63-percent of likely voters say in a poll of about 1,000 Hoosiers. According to the Indy Politics/Change Research
Marion Airport receives $69K in stimulus funding
Marion’s Municipal Airport has received $69,000 in federal stimulus money. U.S. Senator Todd Young announced Indiana is receiving nearly $100 million in funding to assist 65 Hoosier airports. One of those is right here in Grant County.
MPD: Man airlifted after self-inflicted gunshot wound
A man is in critical condition following a self-inflicted gunshot wound in the early hours of Thursday morning. Shortly after midnight, Marion police officers responded to 246 N. 500 E. to Lot 222 for reports of a
Howard County extends travel advisory; permits additional retail business activity
The stay-at-home order for Howard County residents has been extended, but some additional allowances will be made for retail businesses. The Howard County Board of Commissioners announced at a press conference today that the Orange Travel Advisory
Upland-based space company celebrates huge milestone with creation of STEM non-profit
Upland’s own NearSpace Launch Inc. (NSL) has hit a major milestone. The space company will be delivering its 500th space system for launch in the Summer of 2020. The NSL vision is State-of-art Technology, Service, and Education.
Community Foundation of Grant County launches ‘We’re All in this Together’ campaign
The Community Foundation of Grant County has launched a new campaign to encourage others amid this unprecedented pandemic. The Foundation has been busy making Rapid Response Grants to local non-profits available, but leaders say they are concerned
Indiana Rep. Hollingsworth catches heat for saying reopening economy is ‘lesser of two evils’ when compared to public health
Indiana Rep. Trey Hollingsworth is standing by his position that the government should allow businesses and the economy to reopen sooner rather than later. Hollingsworth caught some heat this week for making the following statement to 93
Lockwood to take on principal role for both MCS middle grades buildings
Marion Community Schools has announced that current McCulloch Junior High School Principal Stephanie Lockwood will also take the lead for Justice Intermediate School for the 2020-21 school year. She will oversee both buildings and will be the
Horizon Bank awards United Way Serving Howard and Tipton Counties $5K for COVID-19 Fund.
Horizon Bank has awarded United Way serving Howard and Tipton Counties a $5,000 grant to be used for the COVID-19 Relief Fund. “We want to thank Horizon Bank for generously donating $5,000 to the United Way COVID-19