The ‘Marine on the mantle’ laid to rest after 76 years
By Master Sgt. Ben Mota 434th ARW Public Affairs The Marine on the mantle is home. It was a generation in the making, but Marine Pvt. Fred Freet returned to Marion, Ind., and received military honors during
PROJECT LEADERSHIP’S HIGHEST HONORS AWARDED TO MARION SENIOR, COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER
A Marion High School senior and her mentor were awarded Project Leadership’s highest honors Thursday evening at the annual Red Rubber Ball Celebration at Taylor University. The event, in its 12th year, recognized a year of achievements
Grant County Rescue Mission’s Mission Mart to Close Saturday, reopen with new name/location Monday
A reminder that Grant County Rescue Mission’s thrift store, “Mission Mart,” will close Saturday, April 20 at 6:00 pm, and ReNewed Boutique and Thrift will open Wednesday, May 1 at 10:00 am at 702 South Adams Street
Help The Hopeful Check Distribution Saturday
Help The Hopeful will distribute over 115-thousand dollars tomorrow evening to the 13 families being served by the local charity this year. The monies raised through Help the Hopeful’s Beer & Wine Tasting event and their annual
MCS Kindness Rally Today
The seventh annual Marion Community Schools Kindness Rally is this evening from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Marion High School gym and is open to the community. The Chain Reaction Ceremony kicks off the event, with
Intersection Improvement Underway on SR 9 at CR 100 N in Huntington County
INDOT has begun the installation of a median U-turn at the intersection of S.R. 9 and C.R. 100 N in Huntington County. Drivers are cautioned to be aware of work taking place off the main roadway and
Indiana Gains Population, Grant County Posts Loss
New U.S. Census Bureau data shows Indiana’s population is growing. Indiana added nearly 31,800 residents in 2018 to reach a total population of 6.69 million, according to the latest population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. In
Tomorrow marks the first of four free fishing days around the state. On those days, Indiana residents can fish public waters without a fishing license or a salmon/trout stamp. State Parks are also hosting free fishing day
Easter Egg Hunt Tomorrow In Pool At YMCA
A limited number of spaces are still open for the Grant County YMCA’s Swim, Splash, Hunt! Easter egg hunt, tomorrow, in the pool at the YMCA, in downtown Marion. Registration is required. Members are just $5 and
Good Friday Closings
Good Friday is not a federal holiday, however many state and local offices are closed today, including Marion City Hall, Grant County Government Offices, and the Grant County Courthouse. Post offices will be open and delivery will