IU looking for volunteers to test COVID-19 vaccine
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The Indiana University School of Medicine is looking for volunteers for a COVID-19 vaccine trial. The trial is part of a late-stage clinical trial for a potential coronavirus vaccine, developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford
Rural counties receive funding to increase broadband infrastructure
Governor Eric J. Holcomb yesterday announced $51 million for 50 broadband infrastructure expansion projects across the state as a part of the second round of the Next Level Connections Broadband Grant Program. “Lt. Governor Crouch and I
COVID-19 hits Rolling Meadows Health and Rehab
Nursing homes and longterm care facilities across the country have taken a number of precautions against coronavirus. Rolling Meadows Health and Rehabilitation in LaFontaine is no exception. But according to a press release from TLC Management Chief
Sirloin Stockade says ‘catch you on the flip side’
Yet another Grant County staple is closing its doors. Sirloin Stockade announced Wednesday that it will be closing until further notice effective Monday, Aug. 31. The restaurant has been part of the Marion community for 30 years
Mississinewa Community Schools officials close Northview after learning of positive COVID-19 cases
After learning of two confirmed cases of COVID-19 within the Northview Elementary School, officials with Mississinewa Community Schools have decided to close the school for two weeks, effective Thursday, Aug. 27. According to Northview Principal Amanda Varner,
Café Valley receives shooting threat
According to Café Valley General Manager Paul Dash, the bakery received a message Sunday that a man planned to shoot an employee Tuesday. Dash said officials took the message seriously, increasing security and contacting the Marion Police
Marion council questions building department on how to operate with less money
Marion’s city council met last night for another round of budget hearings and met with department heads from the advisory plan, building and fire departments. Council members talked extensively with building commissioner Jerry Foustnight about the building
The 2020 Senior Expo has been canceled
In the interest of public health & safety and to assist in limiting the spread of COVID-19, the 2020 Senior Expo presented by Star 106.9, WBAT, 99.3 WCJC and 860 ESPN that was rescheduled for Wednesday, September
A weekend crash in Grant County killed one person and injured two others
A man is dead after a motorcycle crash in Grant County. According to a press release from the Grant County Sheriff’s Department, Kevin Hairell, the man driving the motorcycle, died in a crash with a car at
Marion Community Schools receives grant to support and expand e-learning capabilities
The state of Indiana has awarded Marion Community Schools with a $1.1 million grant to increase students’ Internet access for e-learning. The grant comes from the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund, created by the federal Coronavirus Aid,