Marion City Council Passes Local Income Tax Increase
The Local Income Tax in Grant County will go up next year. That was made official last night when the Marion City Council approved the increase on an 8-to-1 vote. Passage by the Marion City Council, combined
Grant Co. Health Board Approves Smoking Ban
The Grant County Health Board yesterday passed an ordinance that would ban all smoking in all public places in Grant County, including bars and clubs that currently allow it. According to the “Chronicle-Tribune,” the Health Board cited
Indiana Courts Going Paperless
Indiana’s courts expect to be paperless by the end of next year. 90-percent of Indiana’s counties now use electronic filing, and 80-percent post case information online. Chief Justice Loretta Rush says the computerization project saves trees and
Two Arrested In Federal Raid In Muncie Tuesday
A former Delaware County Councilman and a local businessman were arrested by the F-B-I Tuesday in connection with a fraud and corruption investigation. Former Delaware County Council member Tracy Barton faces charges of Fraud and Witness Tampering,
Kokomo Street Closing Begins Today
A portion of Jefferson Street in Kokomo will be closed starting today for a road project that will keep the street closed through Saturday. Jefferson Street will be closed from Phillips to Lindsey Streets starting this morning
Classes At The Crossing Cancelled By Threat
Classes will resume at the Crossing in Kokomo today after classes were cancelled Tuesday when police say a student was threatened. Administrators at The Crossing received word from Kokomo Police Tuesday morning about the threat made against
Karickhoff Named Legislator of the Year By Bankers
State Representative Michael Karickhoff of Kokomo has been named this year’s Legislator of the Year by the Indiana Bankers Association. Karickhoff was recognized by the bankers group for his skillful bipartisan consensus-building, combined with a keen understanding of fiscal
Muncie Animal Shelter Offering $25 Dog Adoptions
Just a week after Muncie’s animal shelter discounted prices on cat adoptions, the animal shelter has announced it will lower its prices for dog adoptions, too. Muncie Animal Care and Services will offer 25-dollar dog adoptions through the
Garth Brooks To Perform For National FFA Convention
Garth Brooks can’t seem to get enough of Indiana. The country music superstar, who will perform the first concert ever at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend next month, will stick around Indiana for several more days