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State Senator Zay meets with Bowen Center leadership about reaching all Hoosiers
(see photo) Photo Cutline: Shown l to r: Rob Ryan, Bowen Center Senior Vice President of Operations; Katie Shomo, Director, Bowen Center Grant, Howard, and Tipton Counties; Shelly Snyder, Director, Bowen Center-Huntington; Kurt Carlson, Bowen Center President and CEO; Indiana State Senator, Andy ZayState Senator Zay meets with Bowen Center leadership about reaching all Hoosiers (HUNTINGTON, IN – February 27, 2020) – Bowen Center hosted a visit by Indiana State Senator Andy Zay (R-17th District) at its
LifeStream & Second Harvest Partner for Senior Food Distribution
PORTLAND, IND. – LifeStream Services and Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana are partnering to offer a senior food distribution site in Jay County. The location will provide assorted foods for seniors who are in need. The Second Harvest Senior Safety Net food distribution will occur on the first Tuesday of the month beginning Tuesday, March 3 from 11:30am to 12:30pm at Asbury United Methodist Church located at 204 E. Arch St. Portland, IN 47371. This program is available to those who are 60
Marion 34th in U.S. for Gender Pay Equality Improvement, 1st in Indiana
(MARION, IN) February 24th, 2020 – Marion, Indiana has been reported to have closed its gender pay gap at the 34th fastest rate in the nation and 1st in the state, over the past decade. LendEDU released a report using earnings data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for full-time year-round workers. In 2010, Marion had a gender pay gap of 28.78%. That gap improved to 18.79% in 2018, a change of 9.82% which proved remarkable for Marion in comparison with the rest of the country, let alone its
IWU’s BS in Athletic Training transitions to MS in Athletic Training
Indiana Wesleyan University is excited to announce the impending launch of a new Master’s of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) beginning in Fall 2022. Based on new requirements by the Strategic Alliance and the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), IWU’s undergraduate Athletic Training program will transition to the new professional master’s degree program. Accredited by the CAATE, the 54-hour professional athletic training degree provides graduate students with the
Cambridge Square Marion Has Vacancies
Cambridge Square Marion Has Vacancies (view here)
MHS senior calls Pacers Gaming’s first round pick for NBA 2K League 2020 Draft
(pictured here) Jack White, a senior at Marion High School and a member of the Giants e-sports team, stops for a photo inside the Pacers Gaming headquarters in Indianapolis on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, where he helped announce Pacers Gaming’s first round draft pick in the NBA 2K League 2020 Draft. (Photo provided by Marion Community Schools)A player and coach from Marion High School’s e-sports team were part of the 2020 NBA 2K League Draft on Saturday, with Jack White, an MHS senior, making the call to New
5th District Town Halls
Indiana Town Halls “Coming Together to Listen and Learn” Fifth Congressional District Town Halls Scheduled for March 16, 24 (view poster here) Indiana Town Halls (www.Indianatownhalls.org) today announced a series of Town Hall forums for the Fifth Congressional District primaries and general election. The Town Halls will be held at the 350-seat Ivy Tech Recreation Annex Auditorium in Noblesville, located at 300 North 17th Street. The first event, for the sixteen Republican primary candidates, is
Grant County HR Professionals March Meeting Notice
Grant County HR Professionals March Meeting Notice (see flyer)
State of the City: Emerging Downtown, Improved Infrastructure, & Downtrending Crime
The City of Marion’s State of the City address was held on February 19th, 2020. Marion-Grant County Chamber of Commerce President, Kylie Jackson, led off and introduced Mayor Jess Alumbaugh, who then introduced each following speaker: Marion Utilities Director Chuck Binkerd, City of Marion Controller Julie Flores, and City of Marion Chief of Staff Mike Flynn. Each provided highlights from the past year. Mayor Alumbaugh concluded with an insightful and encouraging speech reflecting on progresses made in
HONEYWELL HOUSE KICKS OFF 2020 GOURMET DINNER, CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES
Three performances scheduled in February, March, May WHO: Ani Gogova WHAT: The Honeywell House Gourmet Dinner and Chamber Music Series presents its first event in the series on Tuesday, Feb. 25. Pianist Ani Gogova, an innovative classical musician who has captivated audiences around the world for almost two decades will perform a set including pieces from Chopin, Rachmaninoff, Beethoven, and Liszt. Guests are invited to enjoy a multi-course gourmet dining experience followed by an intimate
Marion High School Hall of Distinction nominations due April 3
MARION — Do you know a Marion High School alumnus who deserves recognition? Nominations for the MHS Hall of Distinction 2020 inductions are being accepted through Friday, April 3. The Hall seeks to honor men and women who have distinguished themselves through superb accomplishment on a local, state or national level in diverse fields of endeavor. Nominations must be made in writing and must be received by Patty Barney in the Office of the Superintendent, District Offices at Marion High School, 750 W.
February Stories Released for the City of Marion
Champion of the Month: Michelle WagonerEmployee Spotlight: Walkway of Lights Maintenance CrewBusiness Spotlight: Ride & Leather Archived Stories: www.cityofmarion.in.gov/storiesProgram Information: https://cityofmarion.in.gov/government/departments/community-development-marketing/marketing-community-relations
Little Giants Preschool application period opens March 2
MARION — Little Giants Preschool encompasses Marion Community Schools' Head Start-, Title I- and On My Way Pre-K-funded programs. There are several factors considered when determining which program a student will be enrolled in, but there will be a common start to the application process for all applicants for the 2020-21 school year. Students must be 3 years old by Aug. 1, 2020, and must live in Grant County. The open application schedule is as follows: March 2: at Frances Slocum Elementary,
Stephanie Hilton-Siebert Names on ''60 Rural Hospital CEOs To Know'' 2020 List
(pictured here) Stephanie Hilton-Siebert, MSN, FACHE, President and CEO at Marion General Hospital, has been named on the “60 Rural Hospital CEOs to Know” 2020 list. Under Ms. Hilton-Siebert's leadership, Marion General Hospital has earned numerous awards and accreditations. In 2019 alone, the hospital was named a Top 20 Rural Community Hospital by the National Rural Health Association and a Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital by The Chartis Group and iVantage. Ms. HiltonSiebert first came to MGH in
Via Credit Union Shows Appreciation to Tony Melton
Via Credit Union’s Vice President of Human Resources, Tony Melton, has announced his retirement after 20 years of service. In addition to Tony’s service to ViaCU, he has also served the community in various ways. Tony currently serves as a board member for Junior Achievement, and serves on the Governance Committee for United Way of Grant County. Through the years, he has supported Hands of Hope in various ways as well as conducted numerous fundraisers for Cancer Services of Grant County. He has also
Cancer Services of Grant County's Walk of Hope
Cancer Services of Grant County's Walk Of Hope (see here)
Second Crystal Gayle Performance Added to Eagles Theatre Live Schedule
February 29th performance sold out WABASH, Ind.—Wabash’s own Crystal Gayle ignited overwhelming anticipation and support in a matter of weeks from the initial Eagles Theatre re-opening announcement made on Tuesday, Jan. 21. The Honeywell Foundation expresses its mutual excitement with Gayle’s fans in Wabash and surrounding areas and is grateful to Gayle and her band for extending their stay for a second show at Eagles Theatre on Sunday, March 1. “It was an incredible experience seeing the community
Nominations Now Accepted for the LifeStream Golden Hoosier Award for 2020
LifeStream Services is seeking nominees age 65 or older for the LifeStream Golden Hoosier Award. The community is encouraged to nominate those special volunteers who consistently go above and beyond demonstrating passion and commitment to service. The nominee must be age 65 or older and currently reside in Blackford, Delaware, Fayette, Franklin, Grant, Henry, Jay, Madison, Randolph, Rush, Union, or Wayne county. The individual must have completed at least three years of volunteer experience after
Eagles Theatre Announces Additional Live Entertainment Through April, May
Schedule to include affordable wide variety of performances WABASH, Ind.—Eagles Theatre will open to the public on Saturday, Feb. 29 for a live performance with Wabash’s own, Crystal Gayle. Following Gayle’s performance, the Eagles Theatre live entertainment schedule includes performances or presentations of “Loud-Krazy-Love” featuring Brian “Head” Welch of KoRn, Addison Agen, The Legends of Country Music featuring Richie McDonald of Lonestar and Larry Stewart of Restless Heart, Top of the Charts
MHS Black History Club presents: ‘Superheroes’
WHAT: “Superheroes”, this year’s MHS Black History Club play WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, 2019 WHERE: Walton Performing Arts Center, Marion High School, 750 W. 26th St. COST: $7 MARION — Marion High School Black History Club treat for audiences this year at their annual play: “Superheroes”. The play is set for 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, at the Walton Center at Marion High School. The MHS Black History Club has put on a play every year since 1980. The play is the largest fundraiser of the
Giant Reading Program to bring NYT best-selling author to Marion
MARION — Marion Community Schools is partnering with Marion Public Library, Indiana Wesleyan University, and several other community partners to bring New York Times best-selling author Kimberly Brubaker Bradley to Marion in March as part of the Giant Reading Program. The Giant Reading Program, begun by Kari Persinger at Justice Intermediate School this year, centered on a single book selection that participants read: Bradley’s The War That Saved My Life. Fifth- and sixth-graders at Justice all read the
Honeywell Foundation Presents ''The One and Only Ivan'' on Ford Theater Stage
Honeywell Foundation Educational Outreach program to present film adaptation of Katherine Applegate novel WHO: “The One and Only Ivan” WHEN: Two performances as follows:Wednesday, March 4 at 10 a.m.Wednesday, March 4 at 12 p.m.WHAT: For 27 years, the world of Ivan the gorilla was a full cage in a roadside shopping mall. But when he meets Ruby, a baby elephant captured in the wild, Ivan’s ambitions and imagination must grow to meet the challenge of rescuing his endangered new
Marion Community School musicians shine at Solo & Ensemble competitions
MARION — Dozens of Marion Community Schools students competed in the annual ISSMA Solo & Ensemble competitions over the past two weekends, and many brought home top ratings for their performances. In addition, more than two dozen Marion High School students and two McCulloch Junior High School students have advanced tothe state level competition later this month. Each year, the Indiana State School Music Association puts on regional and state level Solo & Ensemble competitions for instrumentalists and
Culver’s of Nicholas Bird Partners with Olemiss Preschool Special Olympics Unified Champions to Make
Marion, IN (Grassroots Newswire) 2/10/19 -- Since opening the doors of the first restaurant in 1984, Culver’s® has been committed to being an active member in its local community. On 2/24/20, Culver’s of Marion, located at 2307 S Western Ave will carry on that tradition by donating a portion of its sales to raise funds for Olemiss Preschool Special Olympics Unified Champions between 5pm - 8pm. "We’re proud to call Marion home and doing our part to help just feels right," said Rayme Swan. "We strive to make
Oak Hill United School Corporation is seeking Substitute Teachers (District Wide)
Oak Hill United School Corporation is seeking Substitute Teachers (District Wide) (see flyer)
Eagles Theatre Announces Two-Theatre, March Film Lineup
The Eagles Theatre and the Ferguson Theatre scheduled to show classic films Wabash, Ind.—Eagles Theatre, a two-theater facility, will show classic films in the 560-seat Eagles Theatre and the 49-seat Ferguson Theatre during the preview month of March. The Eagles Theatre will combine nostalgia with modern upgrades and amenities including comfortable seating, private suites in the suite-level balcony, and state-of-the-art projection, sound, and lighting. The Ferguson Theatre will offer first-run movies as
IWU alum selected as 2020 Indiana School Counselor of the Year
TheThe Indiana School Counselor Association (ISCA) selected Indiana Wesleyan University alumna Lauren Alspaugh (pictured here) as the 2020 School Counselor of the Year. As the recipient of the honor, Alspaugh had the opportunity to represent Indiana at the American School Counselor Association’s (ASCA) School Counselor of the Year Gala on Jan. 30 in Washington, D.C. The ASCA School Counselor of the Year program honors the professionals who devote their careers to serving as advocates for the nation’s
Fort Wayne Native Addison Agen to Perform on Eagles Theatre Stage
FORT WAYNE NATIVE ADDISON AGEN TO PERFORM ON EAGLES THEATRE STAGEFirst runner-up on season 13 of “The Voice” to tie regional roots in Wabash, Ind. WHO: Addison Agen (pictured here) WHAT: Addison Agen will perform in concert as part of a series of preview events celebrating the re-opening of Eagles Theatre in downtown Wabash. WHERE: Eagles Theatre, 106 West Market Street, Wabash IN 46992WHEN: Saturday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m.; Theatre doors will open at approximately
Stars of HGTV show, Good Bones, coming to Muncie
LifeStream Services is pleased to announce keynote speakers for the 17th Annual Aging Well Conference are Karen E Laine and Mina Hawk of the hit HGTV show, Good Bones (pictured here). On the show, the mother-daughter duo hunt down battered homes in bleaker Indianapolis neighborhoods and transform them with the help of some rough-and-ready demo teams. Karen E Laine is also a native of Richmond, Ind. The Aging Well Conference is set for Thursday, June 4 from 8:00am to 3:30pm at the Horizon Convention
Condemned Downtown Building Restored and Fully Occupied
(before photo) (after photo) (Cityscape) (MARION, IN) February 3rd, 2020 – A nearly ill‐fated historic downtown building is breathing new life thanks to a small group of ambitious local investors working with the City of Marion. What many referred to as an eye sore is now fully occupied for commercial and residential use, and boasts a bright, appealing façade. For several years, the 1920 building at 139 E. 3rd St. sat abandoned after its previous owner, Stephen P. Wolfe, vacated. It had been
Afena Federal Credit Union Brings Award-Winning ‘Save to Win’ to Grant County
Marion, IN (January 31, 2020) – Afena Federal Credit Union is bringing the wildly successful multi-state savings account product, Save to Win, to Grant County. A national product of CU Solutions Group; Save to Win is a prize-linked savings account that incents account holders to save more of their own money by offering chances to win monthly and quarterly cash prizes. The goal of the Save to Win account is to foster a regular habit of saving among account holders. The more a person saves, the more
EAGLES THEATRE CELEBRATES GRAND RE-OPENING DOWNTOWN WABASH
114-year-old building restored under direction of Honeywell Foundation WABASH, Ind.—The Honeywell Foundation is proud to announce that the Eagles Theatre is just weeks away from re-opening. Located in downtown Wabash, Indiana, Eagles has been under renovation for more than two years — a project that has transformed the 114-year-old building. Originally constructed in 1906, the Eagles Theatre entertained crowds with energetic vaudeville performances. With the re-opening, Eagles will offer visitors from
WABASH’S OWN CRYSTAL GAYLE TO HEADLINE EAGLES THEATRE OPENING, MARCH LIVE ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP
Gayle set to return to Wabash after headlining opening of Honeywell Center’s Ford Theater in 1994 WABASH, Ind.—Eagles Theatre is excited to announce Wabash’s own Crystal Gayle as the headlining act for the opening night, kicking off a variety of performances for the month of March. Born in Paintsville, Ky. and raised in Wabash, Ind., Crystal grew up singing in school choirs, for civic organizations, and with her brothers’ country bands. Her first record was released when she graduated from Wabash High
MHS JROTC Drill & Color Guard Team excels at regional competition
The Marion High School JROTC Drill Team recently traveled to Sheppardsville, Ky., to compete against 16 other schools in a regional competition recognized as one of the toughest. In previous years, the Giants were pleased to come away with just one placement. But this year they showed up ready to compete, and they came home with more trophies for top placements than ever before.“I am very pleased with how we performed,” said retired Command Sgt. Maj. Jon Smith, Army JROTC instructor at MHS. “We brought home
MRCC students earn CNA certification
The Marion Regional Career Center’s Health Careers program has increased the CNA certifications within Grant County by 19 newly certified students. MRCC Health Careers instructor Shevonne Peterson attributes the success to the hard work and dedication of the students. “There is a lot of information for them to know and hoops that need to be jumped through in order to obtain this certification,” Peterson said. “I could not be prouder of these students.” Peterson is in her second year as the
