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Monday, September 17, 2018
The MPO will present its 49th season in 2018-19 entitled "New Dawning." Another exceptional series of concerts will begin on Thursday, September 27, 2018, with the Annual LaRita Boren Children's Concert in the Indiana Wesleyan University Chapel Auditorium. Select MPO musicians will perform this concert in collaboration with the Taylor and IWU Orchestras. This concert is open to the public and ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Friday, September 07, 2018
Dept. of Music, Theatre, and Dance at Taylor University has planned a new year of concerts, musicals, recitals, and theatre productions. Attached is our calendar for both semesters, but we know that changes will happen – especially during second semester when our senior recitals will be presented. (click here for events)
Categories: Community, Education, Human Interest, Press Release
Friday, September 07, 2018
Event to raise funds to help seniors and people with disabilities remain independent in East Central Indiana
(click here to view golf packet)
LifeStream Services invites the public to attend the Inaugural LifeStream Golf Outing on Wednesday, September 26 at the Meshingomesia Golf Club in Marion. Join LifeStream for a day of golfing and making a difference in the lives of older adults in the ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Thursday, September 06, 2018
MutualBank introduces Mortgage Lender, Brittany Howey who brings more than six years of banking knowledge, specializing in unique customer experiences. She says, “My goal is to make your mortgage more than just a transaction. As your trusted mortgage advisor, I can help you prepare and manage the home-buying experience.” Brittany takes pride in accommodating customers with the best products to ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Wednesday, September 05, 2018
Indiana Wesleyan University’s Dr. Erin Davis, associate professor of graduate counseling, was selected to present her research at the 2018 American Psychological Association (APA) Annual Convention. The international conference took place on Aug. 9-12 in San Francisco, California.
Davis presented three workshops with her colleagues throughout the convention. She presented on the following ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Community, Human Interest
Tuesday, September 04, 2018
With a generous donation of service from the Amazon Web Services Education Program, students in the Marion Regional Career Center’s Information Technology Academy class will have the opportunity to participate in a hands-on learning environment using Amazon Web Services. Career-based learning opportunities include artificial intelligence, cloud computing, big data, machine learning, website ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, Press Release
Thursday, August 30, 2018
Family LifeCare (FLC) extends special thanks to time-honored supporters – Habegger Furniture Inc.; Hitzer’s; Karen’s Treasures; and, Richard’s Jewelry of Berne. For Family LifeCare’s annual fundraiser which will be held on Saturday, October 6, Richard’s Jewelry donated a Frederic Duclos pendant and earring set. Hitzer’s donated towards a Big Green Egg grill; Karen’s Treasures donated an Ashley ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Family Service Society, Inc. therapist, Brooke Wittman, LMHC, CSAYC was honored by the Indiana Association of Juvenile Sex Offender Practitioners (IN-AJSOP) with the presentation of the Bobby Jones Award for leadership and development at their annual conference on August 2, 2018.
IN-AJSOP is a professional association comprised of individuals and organizations that, in their daily work, respond ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Thursday, August 23, 2018
Indiana Wesleyan University awarded Marion High School teacher Bobbie Owensby with the 2018 Tony Maidenberg Award for community service during the annual employee convocation on Wednesday, Aug. 22. IWU President David Wright presented the award commending Owensby for her years of service as an MHS teacher, church leader and board member of The Clarence Faulkner Center.
One of twelve children ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, Human Interest, Press Release
Thursday, August 23, 2018
Grant County State Bank is pleased to announce that Lisa Dominisse has joined the Board of Directors of Grant County State Bank and Grant County State Bancshares, Inc. Lisa is President/CEO of Family Service Society Inc. and has previous experience in the field of Economic Development and Human Resources. She is a graduate of the University of Nebraska and earned her Masters of Business ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
LifeStream is now offering HomeMeds Medication Management, a free review of all your medications by a healthcare professional. A qualified LifeStream employee will set up a visit with the individual at home to prepare a list of all medications in use, which is then reviewed by the healthcare professional. If a problem is found, the healthcare professional works with the client and the client’s ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Monday, August 20, 2018
CAPTION:The Marion High School JROTC Giant Battalion staff discusses a practical exercise during the JROTC Advanced Studies Staff School at the University of Michigan. (Photo provided by Marion Community Schools)Eight leaders from the Marion High School JROTC joined with 200 cadets from JROTC programs in Michigan earlier this month for extensive training at the University of Michigan.
The Giant ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release, Community, Human Interest
Monday, August 20, 2018
Two longtime vacant Downtown Marion buildings were purchased this year by a prominent local architecture firm shaking things up to redevelop and revitalize Downtown Marion. Announced this week, Halstead Architects purchased the historic Marion National Bank Building, the tallest building in Downtown (at 402 S. Washington), from its private owner in California. The entire building had sat vacant ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Press Release, Community
