‘Concerts in the Park’ season paused due to COVID-19
The Concerts in the Park 2020 season has been paused due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. According to State Farm Agent Dennis Roach, who plays a key role in organizing the concerts, three major fund-raising events have
Oak Hill teacher tests positive for COVID-19
The Oak Hill United School Corporation has stated that one of its teachers tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The teacher first began experiencing symptoms on March 20 and was last in an Oak Hill building on
MSM awarded $5K grant for downtown public art project
Main Street Marion has received a $5,000 grant from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) and the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC). Main Street Marion’s proposal is one of 18 funded projects in the state.
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 an increase
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 2020, the
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 added its
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 and the
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 Public Schools,
Kokomo woman injured in crash with ISP trooper
An Indiana State Police trooper was in car crash on Monday afternoon in Kokomo. ISP says Trooper Aaron Schaal, 43, was in his police car on U.S. 931 when he passed through the intersection at Center Road,
New Facebook Page for Grant County Businesses to Share Info During COVID-19 Pandemic
New Facebook Page Invites Grant County Businesses to Share Information with the Community During COVID-19 Crisis MARION, INDIANA, Tuesday, March 31st, 2020 – A new Facebook page launched to provide a platform for Grant County businesses to communicate