Marion Council Approves Landlord Registration Ordinance
Beginning next January, landlords in Marion will be required to register with the city. The Marion City Council last night gave final approval to a companion ordinance for the city’s new Neighborhood Preservation ordinance that hopes to
Wanted Marion Man Found Inside Dryer
A Marion man wanted on a long list of charges was found late Monday night hiding in a most unusual place…a dryer. Police say they received a tip through the local Crime Stoppers program that 36-year old
Holcomb Says Muncie Schools Takeover Was Necessary
Though he and legislators are being criticized by educators around the state, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb said the takeover of Muncie Community Schools was absolutely necessary, since the school system was about to go bankrupt unless the
Marion Street Closing For Repairs
Starting today, a Marion Street is closed for repairs. The Marion Street Department says East 26th Street will be closed today through Friday between Brownlee and Waite Streets for repairs. Barring delays, East 26th Street between Brownlee
Harbor Freight Chainsaw Recall
If you own a chainsaw, it might be part of a new recall. Harbor Freight Tools is recalling more than a million chainsaws because of a faulty power switch that keeps the chainsaw running, even after it’s
St. Joseph’s Wants To Re-Open As A 2-Year School
With campus activities still suspended at St. Joseph’s College in Rensselaer, the school is planning to switch to a two-year model school in order to re-open in the near future. St. Joseph’s financial problems led to a
Legislature Orders Study Committee On Sports Gambling
One day after their one-day special session, legislators have ordered a study of the pros and cons of legalizing sports betting in Indiana. Sports betting was a last-minute add to a roster of 52 topics for legislative
Washington Street Construction Begins Again In Kokomo
Phase two of a local construction project will cause havoc for local motorists during the work, but should result in better driving conditions in the future. Phase two of the Washington Street project will reduce the number
Kokomo House Fire May Have Started From Cigarette
Kokomo firefighters believe a house fire Monday morning may have started from a lit cigarette left on a porch. Firefighters fought heavy flames and smoke when they arrived at the home in the 900 block of South
Academy Of Model Aeronautics Looking For Executive Director
The Academy of Model Aeronautics in Muncie is in need of a new Executive Director. The A-M-A is looking for someone it says will broaden the visibility and grow the brand of the organization…which is the largest