Grant County Halloween Event Round Up
Looking for ways to celebrate Halloween this year? Here’s our full list of activities in Grant County. If we missed any, please let people know in the comments below. We’ll continually update this list until Halloween. Swayzee:
Fairmount man receives 40-years on child molestation charges
A Fairmount man received a 40-year prison sentence this week for child molestation charges, according to court records. Seventy-four-year-old James E. Ley pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual misconduct with a minor and two counts of
Gov. Holcomb campaigning for Republican candidates in three-day barnstorming tour
Gov.Holcomb will campaign for Republican candidates for mayor all over the state as next month’s election draws closer. State Republican Chairman Kyle Hupfer, who also chairs Holcomb’s reelection campaign, says Holcomb plans a three-day barnstorming tour through
Howard County Coroner’s Office third quarter 2019 report
The following is a press release from Dr. Steven J. Seele, Coroner The Howard County Health Department-Vital Records Division recorded 256 deaths in Howard County for the 3rd Quarter of 2019 which ended September 30, 2019. Of
Georgia woman wrongfully arrested after criticizing ex-husband on Facebook, receives $100,000 settlement
A Georgia woman who was arrested after criticizing her ex-husband on Facebook will receive a $100,000 settlement – and an apology. In 2015, Anne King was arrested and sued for ‘criminal defamation’ for the post, which read
Genesis Place gifts buildings to Hope House for women’s recovery home
Genesis Place, located at 108 E. 14th St., has gifted its two buildings and some land to Hope House Ministries as a recovery home. Hope House will take over starting March 1, 2020, and will provide housing
Ohio high school cross-country athlete disqualified for wearing hijab
A high school student in Ohio was disqualified from a cross-country race for wearing a hijab. 16-year-old Noor Abukaram says she has competed for the last three years wearing a Nike sports hijab, with no issues. But
IndyHumane set to re-open downtown clinic
Next Monday, the IndyHumane Downtown Clinic will re-open its doors. The clinic doesn’t house animals for adoption, accept animals for owner surrender, or take in strays. Instead, the clinic is providing low-cost spay and neutering, vaccinations and
BREAKING: Marion’s UAW Local 977 passes proposed GM contract
Last night Marion’s UAW union members voted to pass the proposed General Motors contract. According to local union leader Randy Christopher, the vote passed with an approval rate of around 60%. The voting lasted until around 6
Woman gives back thousands she found in coat at Valparaiso Plato’s Closet
At some point, you’ve probably lost a $20 bill. But have you ever misplaced $7,000? That’s how much a worker at a Plato’s Closet in Valparaiso found in a coat pocket, reports ABC 7 in Chicago. Instead