Gochenour Death Ruled Homicide

The death of a Marion man whose body was found inside a vacant apartment house Sunday has been ruled a homicide.  An autopsy performed Monday on the body of 39-year old Brian Gochenour determined he died of

MCS Board Interviews Candidates

The remaining members of the Marion School Board last night publicly interviewed ten persons who want to join the board.  And replacements for two board openings are expected to be filled during another meeting of the board

June Unemployment Report-Grant County Area

Unemployment went up slightly in Grant and most surrounding counties in June, according to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. Grant County’s jobless rate is now the highest in this area and is tenth highest in the

United Way Rock The Way Tonight In Gas City

The United Way of Grant County wants to spread the word about their need in the community during tonight’s “Rock the Way” event in Gas City. Rock the Way will be held at Beaner Linn Park to

Help For Hill Coming

Attorney General Curtis Hill is getting some help with his legal bills from a new group. The group called “Fairness for Curtis Hill”, headed up by retired judge Linda Chezem, says they plan to start generating funds

Increase In Tick Borne Illnesses In Indiana This Year

The Indiana State Department of Health is warning Hoosiers to protect themselves because of an increase in tick-borne illnesses. So far this year, there have been more than one hundred cases of tick-borne illnesses reported in the state. That

Gas Prices Take Big Jump Upward

Gas prices have taken a major jump again across Indiana. Prices at the pump jumped as much as 30-cents per gallon late yesterday to above three-dollars per gallon. Officials at Gasbuddy.com report that some prices jumped yesterday

Kokomo Home Placed On National Historic Registry

A Kokomo home is now on the National Register of Historic Places following the careful renovation of the home by it’s owner. Dorwin Star bought the home at 114 East Jefferson Street in 1976 and began fixing

Kokomo City Council Special Mtg. On 2 Proposals

The Kokomo City Council will hold a special meeting late this afternoon to vote on a rezoning that could set the stage for a four-story, 51-unit affordable-housing development just north of downtown. Council members will vote on

June Unemployment Report-Howard County Area

Unemployment went up slightly in Howard and most surrounding counties in June, according to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. Howard County’s jobless rate is now an even four-percent.  The highest jobless rate in this area is