Board of Works Approves Demolition of 4 Properties
The Marion Board of Works has approved the demolition of four buildings in hopes of removing unsafe or blighted buildings in the city. The Board of Works approved demolition of old homes at 37-02 South Wigger Street,
Splash House Applications Now Being Accepted
Applications for those seeking to work at the Splash House in Marion this summer are now being accepted at Marion City Hall and online. Various positions will be available at the Splash House this summer, ranging from
Schneider Electric To Close Square D Plant In Peru
Officials with Schneider Electric announced Friday that they will close their Square D facility in Peru and will move all production to facilities outside the state. The company is one of the largest employers in Miami County,
Ken Hill Dies Saturday
The man who kept Grant County residents up to date on sports of all kinds year round has died. Ken Hill…who published the “Sports Hotline” for more than 45 years…died Saturday after a long illness. He was
Indiana Reports 14 Flu Deaths So Far
Health officials say Flu season is in full swing across Indiana with 14 flu-related deaths so far this season. But they say that’s a far cry from the previous year. Last year, Indiana reported 336 deaths due
Government Shutdown Did Not Affect U-S Unemployment
A Ball State Economics expert says the government shutdown didn’t slow job growth much in January. The latest numbers show the U-S added 304-thousand jobs last month. Economist Michael Hicks at Ball State said he had only
Smitherman Resigns As Elwood Superintendent
The Elwood School Board Friday accepted the resignation of Superintendent Casey Smitherman, after she sent a letter of resignation earlier that day. Smitherman recently was charged with several criminal counts after she admitted using her insurance to