City of Marion plans Oktoberfest weekend
The City of Marion is preparing for an Oktoberfest weekend with their monthly DiscoverMarionDowntown event. They’re presenting “Oktoberfest Coaster Quest,” which will run from Oct. 15-17. Officials say that Participating food/drink establishments will have Oktoberfest punchcard coasters.
Indiana home sales remain high
September was another busy month for Indiana home sales. Nearly 4,000 homes were sold in central Indiana last month, even though the number of houses on the market continues to be low. Real estate company F.C. Tucker
Old National Bank faces redlining lawsuit
A federal complaint has been filed against Old National Bank by the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana. They accuse Old National of discrimination against black homebuyers seeking a loan. Two maps provided by the organization show
Indiana remains under a public health emergency, despite declining COVID-19 numbers
Indiana COVID-19 cases have been declining for three weeks, but the state remains under a public health emergency. Indiana law allows a governor to renew an emergency declaration 30 days at a time. Governor Holcomb has done
Straight No Chaser is coming back to Indiana
The a cappaella group Straight No Chaser will be returning to the Hoosier state for four concerts at the Murat Theatre and Old National Centre in Indy. Along with their Christmas hits, the group that started at
Fort Wayne woman could have cracked decades-old cold case
A Fort Wayne woman claims she is a girl who went missing from Virginia more than two decades ago. 7-year-old Brittany Renee Williams went missing from a foster home in Henrico, Virginia in 2000. For 21 years,
At-home COVID-19 test kits recalled
A popular at-home coronavirus test kit is being recalled because it can provide false-positive results. The FDA says the problem affects certain lots of the Ellume COVID-19 Home Test due to a “recently identified” manufacturing issue. Negative
Former Muncie mayor to plead guilty to theft charge next month
A former Indiana mayor will find out how long he’ll spend in federal prison next month. Former Muncie Mayor Dennis Tyler was indicted on a count of theft of government funds. He’s accused of accepting a $5,000
IWU gives students access to video-based online courses
Starting in October 2021, students studying at Indiana Wesleyan University’s Marion campus will all have institutionally sponsored memberships to Campus Unlimited. A Campus Unlimited membership provides IWU-Marion learners with access to a pre-approved catalog of video-driven, online
Democrats consider taking redistricting plans to court
Democrats aren’t ruling out a legal challenge to Indiana’s new Senate districts. The House and Senate gave final approval Friday to new maps of who represents you in Congress and at the statehouse. Governor Holcomb signed the