2020 Senior Expo postponed until September due to ongoing pandemic
The 2020 Senior Expo has been postponed. In the interest of public health and safety, and to assist in limiting the spread of COVID-19, Star 106.9, WBAT, 99.3 WCJC and 860 ESPN have made the decision to
United Way of Grant County provides update on COVID-19 Assistance Fund
The following is a lightly edited press release from United Way of Grant County In response to current and future effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting need for social distancing, United Way of Grant County
ISDH announces 34 new COVID-19 deaths, updates statewide case count
The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today announced that 568 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at ISDH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and private laboratories. That brings to 5,507
Gas City man in critical condition following shooting
A 19-year-old Gas City man is in critical condition following a shooting in the 100 block of W. North C Street in Gas City. According to the Chronicle-Tribune, the incident happened at around 7:30 Sunday evening where
Aguilar named next Principal of Frances Slocum Elementary
Marion Community Schools has announced that Rianne Aguilar will step up to the role of Principal at Frances Slocum Elementary for the 2020-21 school year. Aguilar has been Assistant Principal at Frances Slocum Elementary since 2018, and
ISP Trooper helps save Fairmount woman from suspected overdose
The quick actions of an Indiana State Police trooper and paramedics most likely saved the life of a Fairmount woman. Friday at approximately 1:30 a.m., the Grant County Dispatch Center broadcasted a possible drug overdose at a
4-Way Stops & Animal Webcams
Right about now, you’re wondering how 4-way stops and animal webcams go together. Follow me on this little trip. It’ll pay off. My drive in to work each day (yes, most radio people are considered ‘essential’ and
ISDH reports nearly 5,000 COVID-19, Grant County adds 20th with 2 deaths
The Indiana State Department of Health today announced that 536 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at ISDH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and private laboratories. That brings to 4,944 the
BREAKING: Marion Mayor issues executive stay-at-home order
Mayor Jess Alumbaugh has issued Marion residents to stay at home with an executive order that falls in line with state and federal orders. The declaration is aimed at slowing the spread of the novel coronavirus in
United Way serving Howard and Tipton counties receives Meijer gift for COVID-19 telief
Meijer has donated $13,000 to the United Way COVID-19 emergency fund. “Meijer is founded on the belief that our purpose is to enrich lives in the communities we serve,” said Rick Keyes, president and CEO of Meijer.