The John Wesley Honors College at Indiana Wesleyan University will host its fifth annual Luther Lee Lecture Series at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20 at College Wesleyan Church in Marion, Indiana. This year’s lecture, titled “The Hope of Difference in a Fractured World,” will explore that central to Christian theology is the idea that we are dependent on other people. But, we live in a world that ...read more

Marion Community Schools’ human resources director was recently honored by the Indiana Association of School Business Officials.  Human Resources Director Shelley Preston has been named the IASBO School Support Professional of the Year for Region 5, the district in which Grant County lies.  This May will be IASBOs 18th year presenting their annual award. Each year, IASBO recognizes school ...read more

MARION, IN – Carey Services is pleased to announce that their Chief Operations Officer, Yolanda Kincaid, graduated from the inaugural Indiana Association for Rehabilitation Facilities (INARF) 2019 Leadership Academy. On March 12, 28 leaders of the human services profession, including Yolanda, participated in a graduation ceremony during the INARF Pre-Conference Reception program in Indianapolis ...read more

Marion Community School offers free athletic physicals to studentsMARION — Marion High School will be offering free athletic physicals to any Marion Community Schools student in April 2019, for students who plant to play school sports next fall.Physicals will start on a first-come, first-served basis at 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, at Bill Green Arena (enter Door 16 on the west side of the arena). ...read more

(picture) (Berne, Indiana) – Family LifeCare is pleased to announce that Dr. Edmond Bendaly (formerly our Associate Medical Director) has been named Chief Medical Officer for Family LifeCare replacing Dr. Bernie Wiebe who recently retired.  Dr. Bendaly, as Medical Director of Family LifeCare’s Hospice Division, provides physician oversight of our Marion office’s coverage area.         Dr. ...read more

On April 13, 2019 at 9:30 A.M. Campus Recreation at Indiana Wesleyan University is hosting the Donut Run 5K, sponsored by Poppy's Donuts and McConn Coffee. Participants eat 2 of Poppy's donut puffs at each mile and an extreme donut at the finish line. They also receive a moisture-wicking t-shirt and a finishing medal. Cost is $25 if registered before April 3 at the IWU Campus Recreation front desk ...read more

Prevent Child Abuse (PCA) Grant County Council is excited to announce our annual training and luncheon on April 10, 2019 at the Ivy Tech Marion Campus!  Registration is now open! The purpose of this event is to honor those who work tirelessly to prevent child abuse in our community and to highlight Child Abuse Prevention Month.   Our training, “Staying out of the System: Building, ...read more

(Photo 1)The Marion High School JROTC Precision Marksmanship Team stands with their first-place trophy from the U.S. Army’s 7th Brigade Championship at Ft. Knox, Kentucky in March 2019. Team members included Hailey Teeguarden (front) who was also the match’s top shooter, and (back row) Levi Hofmann, sixth place, Josiah Hamilton, second place, and Abigail Baird, fifth place. The 7th Brigade has 250 ...read more

(photo) (Indianapolis, IN, March 2019)  Indiana Members Credit Union (IMCU) is happy to announce that Connie Tyler has been promoted to Assistant Vice President, Branch Operations. Tyler has been with IMCU for 33 years and began her career in 1985 as a Teller.      Tyler will oversee IMCU’s College Park, West Carmel, Old Meridian, Fishers, Westfield and Zionsville branches.  As Assistant Vice ...read more

Event to raise funds to help seniors and people with disabilities remain independent in East Central Indiana   LifeStream Services invites the public to attend the 10th Annual LifeStream Golf Outing on Wednesday, May 15 at The Players Club in Yorktown. Join LifeStream for a day of golfing and making a difference in the lives of seniors in the community. The LifeStream Golf Outing will include a ...read more

CAPTION: Eli Lootens displays his scholarship award from University of St. Francis. (Photo-Provided by Marion Community Schools)Two Marion High School art students earned recognition at regional art competition at the University of St. Francis recently.  The USF School of Creative Arts’ 43rd Annual High School Art Exhibition is on display through March 20. Almost 250 works of art from 30 high ...read more

CAPTION: Students in Marion Regional Career Center’s aviation maintenance class get plenty of hands-on learning at the Marion Municipal Airport. (File photo provided by Marion Community Schools)MARION — The collaboration that provides students in Marion and Grant County to take aviation and airplane maintenance classes in high school earned a special accolade from the Indiana Department of ...read more

CAPTION:Marion Regional Career Center Director Mike Ripperger (second from left) and MRCC Cybersecurity and Information Technology teacher Dr. Travis Hueston accept the Award for Excellence from the Indiana Department of Education on Feb. 26, 2019. (Photo provided by Marion Community Schools) February is Career and Technical Education month. Technology programs and organizations all over the ...read more

Indiana Wesleyan University’s Exercise Science program recently announced that its overall graduate school acceptance rate for the past 10 years sits at an impressive 93.5 percent.  IWU Exercise Science students have gone on to enroll in a variety of programs, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, Master of Science, Doctor of Philosophy, and physician assistant/nurse practitioner. ...read more

Indiana Wesleyan University presented Ernie Johnson Jr., one of sports’ most respected and loved personalities, with the 16th annual World Changer Award on Wednesday, Feb. 27 at the Society of World Changers Convocation. The event included music from the IWU Chorale and Wind Ensemble, the presentation of a life-size bust of Johnson and a speech by the honoree. IWU also honored Ernie with an ...read more

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