Pendleton expected to end state of emergency tonight
A state of emergency for the town of Pendleton is expected to end late tonight. The power has mostly been restored, but it will be weeks before street lights will be back working again. The town’s planning
Commissioners plan smoking ban vote
The Grant County Commissioners stated they plan to vote on the proposed smoking ordinance on Monday, July 1 at 2 pm. The commissioners can vote to support or not support the proposal or they can pass it
Federal judge to make decision on Indiana’s abortion law
A federal judge says she will decide if Indiana’s latest abortion law is constitutional before it takes effect at the end of the month. Judge Sarah Evans Barker yesterday questioned lawyers for the state about how the
Duke Energy Foundation gifts United Way $20,000
United Way serving Howard and Tipton Counties is pleased to announce it has received a $20,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation for Real Men Read, a volunteer reading program supporting early learning. These funds will support
Indiana University to vote on increasing tuition
The Indiana University Board of Trustees is scheduled to vote on proposed tuition and mandatory fee increases Wednesday, after a public hearing in Indianapolis. IU President Michael McRobbie is requesting an increase of about 2.5 percent for
Peru’s Schneider Electric to lay off 32 workers
Layoffs are coming next month in Peru. The first phase of layoffs at Schneider Electric includes 32 workers. They’ll be let go over a two-week period starting July 12. More workers will be laid off over the
Marion Giants Basketball Academy starts today
For boys who want to improve their basketball skills the Marion Giants Basketball Academy starts today. The program, run by Marion boys basketball coaches, will be offering training for boys going into grade five through eight next
May’s rainfall within inches of 1892 record
Grant County came within three inches of a rain fall record this past May, according to Jeff Mast, lead operations specialist at Marion Utilities. The county’s record for rain fall during May has remained unbeaten since 1892,
Perdue Foods recalls chicken
Perdue Foods says there could be pieces of bone in some of its ‘Simply Smart Organics’ breaded chicken breast tenders, nuggets, and strips. The chicken had a use-by date of May 20, 2019, but Perdue says some
Holcomb signs new opioid treatment bill
A bill recently signed by Gov. Eric Holcomb is expanding the number of opioid treatment centers in Indiana. State Rep. Steve Davisson says no one should have to drive all day to get to the care they