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Giants Army sinks Navy
MARION — The Army JROTC program from Marion High School sent their Raider Team to Anderson Saturday to battle against seven Navy JROTC programs from across the state. All the teams faced a series of physically challenging events that required problem solving and teamwork. But at the end of the day, Marion’s Army JROTC was standing victoriously on the high ground while the Navy units were left sinking on the shoals. “It was a tremendous performance by our Raider Team,” said retired Lt. Col. David Farlow,
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Boston Hill Holiday Pop-Up Promo
Just trying to get the word out to any businesses who may be interested in participating! (see flyer)
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Comedic Internet Sensation to Perform at Honeywell Center
WABASH, Ind. – Comedian and YouTube personality Chad Prather will make his debut appearance at the Honeywell Center with his Star Spangled Banter Comedy Tour on Fri., Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25, $35 and $100. Prather is a comedian, armchair philosopher, musician, and observational humorist. Often referred to as “the modern day Will Rogers,” Prather is a fast-talking combination of Lewis Grizzard and Jeff Foxworthy. Fans will recognize his fast-talking, rapid fire rants from the front seat of
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Honeywell House Presents Truth Versus Fiction, Which is Stranger?
WABASH, Ind. – The Honeywell House welcomes husband and wife Walter and Mary Weaver as they present “Truth is Stranger than Fiction” on Tues., Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. This wedded duo is not resting on their laurels in retirement! They each have had storied careers in media and law, respectively. Now the Weavers have set their sights on research with historical fiction in mind. Using the events surrounding a former Wabash resident, the Weavers will present their research on the notorious character, Arthur J.
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''Witchery'' and Music are Brewing at The Honeywell House
WABASH, Ind. – In keeping with the Halloween season, the Honeywell House is conjuring up a chilling performance by the “Queens of Darkness” on Wed., Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. This presentation will feature the musical talents of vocalist Emily Perkins and pianist Stephanie See as they perform songs from their favorite bloodcurdling musicals. Hold onto your witches’ hats for this bewitching evening! This event is free and open to the public. Reservations may be made online at www.HoneywellHouse.org or by
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Honeywell Center Announces New Shows in 2020 Lineup
Three new performances to include genres of rock ‘n’ roll, swing jazz, and classical piano WABASH, Ind.—The Honeywell Center is pleased to announce three new shows coming to the Ford Theater stage: The ELVIS Tribute Artist Spectacular, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, and A Grand Time Through the Years. The ELVIS Tribute Artist Spectacular is a concert celebrating the greatest entertainer of all time. The show will begin with music from the early Rock-a-Billy years and will continue by era ending with the Las
Indiana Wesleyan University Names 2019 Alumni Work Changer
Indiana Wesleyan University has named Pastor Kevin Myers as the 2019 IWU Alumni World Changer. The award was established in 2012 by the Board of Trustees to honor an alumnus who has made or is making a significant difference in his or her corner of the world.Myers graduated from IWU in 1982 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Christian Ministries. Myers and his wife Marcia sold everything in 1987 and left Michigan to plant a church, 12Stone Church, in Lawrenceville, Georgia. After a slow start in a movie
Tamika Catchings Announced as IWU'Ss 2020 World Changer
Indiana Wesleyan University has chosen Tamika Catchings, four-time Olympic gold medalist, WNBA legend, sports management executive and entrepreneur, as the 2020 inductee into the Society of World Changers. Catchings will be formally inducted into the IWU Society of World Changers during a special convocation on March 25, 2020.Catchings’ accomplishments are vast. Raised in a Christian home, Tamika fully surrendered her life to the Lord during college. While making her mark as a starter on the women’s
Area businesses/organizations invited to participate in Vopro Expo
Annual Vopro Expo: https://www.facebook.com/events/1489987607816512/ MARION — The Vopro Expo presented by Marion High School and Marion Regional Career Center aims to link students with careers in the Marion and Grant County area and to help them plan ahead for education in high school and beyond, certifications or apprenticeships, etc. Vopro Expo, set for 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 17 at MHS's Bill Green Arena aims to help our students understand they can have a great career right here in Marion and
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Coats for Kids
Collins Distribution is holding a Coat Drive from now until December 6th. Coats can be dropped off at The Collins Group, Matthew Buick of Marion, Mike Anderson Dodge of Marion, Mike Anderson Chevrolet of Gas City, Gorman and Bunch Orthodontics, Pro Prints Gear, Buffalo Wild Wings of Marion, The Elks Lodge & Country Club of Marion, and Applebee’s. Coats collected from this drive will then be distributed to children of all ages on December 7th from 8 to 11 A.M. at The Collins Plaza. The Collins Plaza is
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First Farmers Financial Corp. Announces Common Stock Buyback Program.
CONVERSE, Ind., Oct. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- First Farmers Financial Corp. (OTCQX: FFMR), the parent company of First Farmers Bank & Trust Co., announced that at its October 8, 2019 board meeting, the Board of Directors approved a plan to repurchase up to $2 million in the Corporation's outstanding common stock on the open market during the fourth quarter.
JROTC Rifle Team off to winning start on season
MARION — The Marion Giant’s JROTC Rifle Marksmanship team battled a veteran team from Concordia High School on Wednesday evening to win their first match of the season. MHS Senior Josiah Hamilton turned in the highest score of 280 and led the Giants to victory over Concordia, 1079-1065. Teammate Levi Hofmann turned in perfect score of 100 in the prone position and finished in second place for the Giants. “It was a solid performance for us at this point in the season,” said retired Lt. Col. David
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2019 Marion Christmas Parade Information
2019 Marion Christmas Parade Information Parade cover letter (click here) Parade registration form (click here) Downtown event vendor invitation letter (click here) Downtown event vendor application (click here)
BRITISH ROCK BAND TO HEADLINE ON THE FORD THEATER STAGE
BRITISH ROCK BAND TO HEADLINE ON THE FORD THEATER STAGELast in Line to open for UFO in Wabash, Ind. WHO: UFO and Last in Line WHAT: UFO will perform with special guest Last in Line. WHERE: Honeywell Center275 W. Market St.Wabash, Ind. 46992 WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m. WHY: UFO celebrates its 50-year anniversary with a worldwide tour—the final tour featuring original front man Phil Mogg. Often cited as one of the key influences on hard rock and heavy metal in the 80s and 90s, UFO produced
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Two New Job Orders from WorkOne NE
Job Order 9250674 (click here) Job Order 9250679 (click here)
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LifeStream and Qsource to host living well events
LifeStream and Qsource are partnering to host four Live Well with LifeStream events in October. The events will feature information on wellness, Medicare, frauds/scams, and more to help attendees be aware of the impact of their health and wellness choices. LifeStream staff will be offering free health screenings and CVS Pharmacy will provide flu shots courtesy of Qsource. Attendees will also have the opportunity to win door prizes and receive give-a-ways.Tuesday, October 22 at 10am to 11:30am –
Marion Police Department Gets Grant for Body Cameras
(MARION, IN) October 3rd, 2019 – The Marion Police Department has been awarded a grant saving the City over a third of the cost for body cameras for all police officers. The U.S. Department of Justice awarded the City of Marion Police Department $130,000 to defray the overall cost of $370,000 for the body cameras. Capt. Steve Scott had been tending grants through the Department of Justice, which already provides half the funding for MPD’s bullet-proof vests each year, and discovered the grant opportunity
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Check out this month's stories from the City of Marion
Champion of the Month: Judy CarmichaelEmployee Spotlight: Capt. Steve ScottBusiness Spotlight: Huhtamaki Archived Stories: www.cityofmarion.in.gov/storiesProgram Information: https://cityofmarion.in.gov/government/departments/community-development-marketing/marketing-community-relations
Raiders fly by competition, earn first place in Ohio
MHS_2019_09_28_JROTC_TeamPic Marion High School’s JROTC Raider Team dominated the 13 other teams on Saturday, Sept. 28, at a regional competition at Wayne High School in Dayton, Ohio. The Giants easily earned the first place finish by racking up multiple first and second place event finishes. (Photo provided by Marion Community Schools) MARION — The Marion High School JROTC Raider Team performed very well in their second competition of the season at Wayne High School, Dayton, Ohio. Following their strong
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Festival of Trees Registration Form
The Wyndmoor of Marion Festival of Trees (click here to view)
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Community School of the Arts Receives Community Foundation Funding For Student Performance Series
The Community School of the Arts recently received $5000 from several funds at the Community Foundation of Grant County, INC, including the Impact Pass-Through Fund, Paul and Joan Van Ness Memorial Fund, James R. Browne, Jane Browne Bove, John R. Browne, Jr. Memorial Fund, Caroline Hart-Krumel Memorial Endowment Fund, Tri Kappa Janet Beer Music Education Fund, and the Young Women’s Endowed Fund. This generous grant will provide funding for CSA’s 2019-2020 Student Performance Series. Marion, IN, The
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The Business Herald Promotion
The Business Herald Promotion (click here)
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LifeStream & The Leland Legacy to host Pumpkin Patch Bash in celebration of caregivers
Event to provide a day of relaxation and creativity for caregivers in the community LifeStream invites caregivers to unwind and enjoy a relaxing afternoon at Pumpkin Patch Bash on October 23. Caregivers can enjoy lunch, and indulge in wine and dessert while decorating pumpkins to take home and display. Additionally, this event will feature information on tools and advice from organizations who work with caregivers. Pumpkin Patch Bash will be held on October 23 from 11:00am to 2:00pm at The Leland
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Senior Care Marketing Groups Annual Soup Tasting Fundraiser
Senior Care Marketing Groups Annual Soup Tasting Fundraiser. (see flyer) Any interested vendors outside of the Senior Care Marketing group can either contact Abbi Moore with Wesleyan Health Care Center (765) 618-8255 or Cassie Austin with Wyndmoor of Marion, (765) 603-0032.
Indiana Members Foundation Provides 5,000 Backpacks to Students
(Indianapolis, IN, September 19, 2019) Indiana Members Foundation, the charitable arm of Indiana Members Credit Union (IMCU), provided 5,000 backpacks to local community organizations to help provide assistance to underserved children in Central Indiana for the 2019 school year. Since 2006, Indiana Members Foundation has donated over 54,000 backpacks and 957,000 school supplies to students in need in the communities served by Indiana Members Credit Union. Indiana Members Foundation partnered with the
Marion General Hospital Employee Earns Professional Certification
Shelly Rodabaugh, a certified EKG technician in the Cardiovascular Lab, is now a certified cardiovascular technician from Cardiovascular Credentialing International. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Indiana University Kokomo. Shelly resides in Marion with her husband Jeremy, son Ty, daughter Jerico, along with their dog, Remus. She enjoys spending time with her family, her parents Larry and Cindy Korporal, friends, reading, and vacationing. A 17-year MGH employee, she says “I love my
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2019 Leading Men Who Cook
Strohman Issues Challenge Warning from Kyle Strohman: “I’m totally promising that our team will defend my 2018 Leading Men Who Cook Champion Chef title! I expect the 2019 title to be just the second of many more consecutive such designations for the Y.” To what title could Strohman possibly be referring, you ask? Well, last November he won LEAD Inc.’s Leading Men Who Cook Champion Chef designation with his delectable Seasoned Lamb Chop with sweet balsamic reduction. Chef Strohman, Grant County
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Free senior wellness program offered at Jay Community Center
Wellness program for older adults offered at Jay Community Center LifeStream Services is partnering with the Delaware County Prevention Council and Purdue Extension to offer Wellness Initiative for Senior Education (WISE), a free six week wellness program for people 55 and over. WISE will begin on Wednesday, October 9 at 12pm to 2pm, and continue every Wednesday for six weeks at the Jay Community Center located at 115 E. Water St. Portland, IN 47371. Participants will learn about the aging
Honeywell prepares for return visit of Gamelan Cudamani
WABASH, Ind. – The Honeywell Foundation welcomes the return of Gamelan Çudamani: Dance and Music of Bali scheduled for Sun., Sept. 29 at 3 p.m. in Legacy Hall at the Honeywell Center. Admission is $5 for adults and free for youth through high school. Internationally hailed as one of Bali’s most forward-thinking music and dance ensembles, Çudamani is known for their exceptional creativity, superb artistry, and an unflagging love for the classical treasures of Balinese tradition. Nurtured and trained in the
MGH Nurse Practitioner Now Dual Certified
Lisa Wallace, MSN, NP-C, AOCNP, Hematology and Oncology, has received her post-master’s certification in Oncology from the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC). She is now dual certified in Adult Health & Oncology. Lisa earned her Master of Science in Nursing and her bachelor’s degree from Ball State University, Muncie, IN. She is board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) in Adult Health. She has been a part of MGH for the past 4 years and has 17 years of experience
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First Farmers Financial Corp. Declares Record Dividend.
CONVERSE, Ind., Sept. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- First Farmers Financial Corp. (OTCQX Banks; FFMR), the parent company of First Farmers Bank & Trust Co., announced that on September 10, 2019 the Board of Directors approved a record quarterly cash dividend of $0.31 per share, payable on October 15, 2019 to shareholders of record as of September 30, 2019. This quarterly dividend represents a 14.8% increase over the $0.27 dividend declared in September 2018. Last month, the board of directors announced the next
Firefighter Chad Jenkins Retires, Offers Life Lessons on PTSD and More
(MARION, IN) September 19th, 2019 – Marion Firefighter Chad Jenkins is retiring after eleven years of serving the Marion Fire Department. Jenkins was hired by MFD on February 26th, 2008. He advanced to the rank of Engineer, then served for a year and a half as one of few Fire Prevention Officers handling fire investigations. He soon returned to Engineer, explaining he missed working as a driver and being ready for action as opposed to spending time investigating, away from fellow firefighters. “I wanted to
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Holy Land lecture at the Honeywell House
WABASH, Ind. – The Honeywell House will welcome Jennifer Southers as she presents “Holy Land” on Tues., Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. Southers will speak about her March 2019 tour to Israel and the impact it’s had on her life and thought processes. Attending guests will see photos and hear details about the religious sites she visited. She will also have a slide show and a time to answer questions. This event is free and open to the public. Reservations can be made at www.honeywellhouse.org or by calling the
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Honeywell Center Photography Show Call for Entries
WABASH, Ind. – Entries will be accepted for the annual Clark Gallery Photography Show on Mon., Sept. 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The exhibit will be on display at the Honeywell Center Sept. 26 through Nov. 4. Sponsorship for the exhibit is provided by Harmon Photography. Professional and amateur photographers may enter up to three photos in the categories of black & white, color, or altered images. Guidelines are available at www.honeywellcenter.org/photography-show. The Photography Show is an
Marion High School JROTC Raiders start season with strong showing
CAPTION:Marion High School JROTC’s Raider Team performed well Sept. 14, 2019, at a regional competition at Eastern Kentucky University, earning third place while competing against 26 other teams. (Photo provided by Marion Community Schools)MARION — The Marion High School JROTC Raider Team performed very well in their first competition of the season at Eastern Kentucky University. Competing there against 26 other teams in this regional challenge, the Giants had much to prove given they were last year’s
MHS senior named National Merit Scholarship semifinalist; two others also honored
MARION — A Marion High School student has been named a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist, a prestigious designation earned only by about 1 percent of the 1.5 million students who apply each year. Two others earned the designation of "Commended Students" — a designation earned by only about 2 percent of applicants. Juniors across the U.S. apply for the National Merit Scholarship program by taking the PSAT as juniors. Madeline Stiles, a senior at MHS who has earned the semifinalist designation, now
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Home Helpers In-Home Care Expands with New Owners in Marion!
Home Helpers Home Care Grand Opening of Home Helpers New Owners in Marion, Indiana Home Helpers In-Home Care Expands with New Owners in Marion! Marion, Indiana (September 1, 2019) — Home Helpers Home Care has moved to a new office to better serve the residents of Marion and surrounding communities. Owners Bob and Aimee Hartwiger have been in the home care business since 1999. It all started with Bob’s realization that his aging parents could use some help in his absence. “I moved
