County Council Votes To Increase L-I-T
After a marathon four-hour meeting last night, the Grant County Council voted to increase the county’s Local Income Tax in 2019. The measure still needs approval from other members of the county’s Tax Council before the increase
MCS Board To Interview Candidates In Public Next Week
The Marion School Board has scheduled an open meeting next Monday evening to interview ten people for the two open spots on the School Board. Eleven people filed for the positions, but one person withdrew their name
C-I-E Wants More Annexed Into Marion
Central Indiana Ethanol wants to become an even bigger part of the city of Marion. Officials from C-I-E have formally requested additional land be annexed into the city of Marion, and the issue will come up for
Marion City Council Passes Animal Safety Ordinance
The Marion City Council has taken first step in passing new legislation that will keep pets safe, just like children when it comes to being left in extreme conditions. Council President Brad Luzadder says the ordinance will
Fairmount Wins OCRA Grant For Downtown Redevelopment
The Town of Fairmount has won a grant from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs to help the town celebrate its’ downtown redevelopment. Fairmount and four other communities will use the grant money to showcase
A-G Hill Threatens Libel Suit Over Allegations
Attorney General Curtis Hill is threatening to file a libel suit over a memo accusing him of inappropriate touching…but not against the women making the accusations. Attorney Kevin Betz charges that articles in Indiana newspapers by two
Secretary of State Will Remain On State Ballot
Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson will remain on the ballot for re-election this fall, despite a claim that she’s ineligible. Lawson served nearly three years as an appointed replacement for Charlie White, who was forced out when
St. Vincent-Kokomo Opens New Women’s Center
St. Vincent-Kokomo has opened a new Women’s Center on Berkley Road, equipped with new high-tech equipment with the ability to perform surgeries there as well as providing top-notch service for patients. The new Women’s Center at St.
CAM To Close & Sell Serena House
Kokomo’s Coordinated Assistance Ministries has put its’ Serena House Shelter for young women up for sale after closing the facility earlier this year. The CAM organization has struggled financially and says it cannot pay the mortgage any
Yorktown Using Eminent Domain For Downtown Project
Yorktown officials are using eminent domain to move forward with a downtown redevelopment project. The town has filed legal papers to take property from owners in areas where the town wants to create parks, build streets and