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ViaCU named Top Workplace 2022
Via Credit Union Named Central Indiana Top Workplaces 2022 Via Credit Union has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2022 honor by The Indianapolis Star. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage, LLC. The anonymous survey uniquely measures 15 culture drivers that are critical to the succuss of any organization: including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few. “ViaCU is honored to
Marion marksmen score high at Junior Olympics
Two Marion High School JROTC cadets recently competed in the highest level competition hosted in the county for junior shooters (age 20 and below): the Junior Olympics. Alysa Yancey (pictured here) and Hayden Montgomery (pictured here) represented the Giants at the competition hosted by USA Shooting, the sanctioning body for the U.S. Olympic Team. The invitation-only event features the very best rifle shooters in the country. And the Marion cadets stepped up to the challenge. Regional qualification
Marion Public Library hosting Social Security Specialist
Marion Public Library hosting Social Security Specialist (see pdf)
Honeywell Announces New Shows: Great White and Slaughter, The Midtown Men, and Disney Junior Live
Tickets on sale May 20 WABASH, Ind.— Honeywell Arts & Entertainment announced the addition of three shows to the Honeywell Center entertainment lineup. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 20 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased by calling 260.563.1102 or online at www.honeywellarts.org. Great White and Slaughter,Saturday, Aug. 13, 7:30 p.m., Honeywell Center Two of the 80s biggest acts come together in one night! Great White has sold over 10 million albums, thanks to songs like “Once Bitten, Twice Shy,”
Giants e-sports team claims third state championship; Wells named Player of Year
The Giants e-sports team brought home their third state championship last weekend! The Marion High School e-sports team showed undeniable dominance in the Super Smash Brothers Ultimate competition, held May 14 at the Bendix Arena in South Bend. In round one, the undefeated Giants took on Kankakee Valley High School, earning victory with a final score of 10 to 5. Marion then battled it out with Mooresville High School during the championship round, ending with a nail-biting final score of 8 to 7. “The
City of Marion Releases May Stories
We have released the following feature Stories this month: 1) Champion of the Month: Jim Gartland* 2) Employee Spotlight: Marion Transit 3) Business Spotlight: Foreman and Sons Find all stories at: https://cityofmarion.in.gov/ *Also find more on Gartland through a video by Mark Fauser from the surprise reveal of a sign for Gartland at Matter Park: https://www.facebook.com/CityofMarionIN/videos/531988591856876/).
Marion Regional Career Center student earns state Award for Excellence
Marion Regional Career Center is proud to announce that one of its students was honored recently by the state for his outstanding work! MRCC information technology student Jaden Hawkins is a recipient of the Award for Excellence for Secondary CTE Students. He was recognized at the annual Governor’s Workforce Cabinet Awards for Excellence Program, held this year on May 10 in Indianapolis. The student that wins this award is chosen by a selection committee based on their performance at their CTE classes
The Community School of the Arts (CSA) Now Enrolling for Summer Camps
Marion, IN-The Community School of the Arts is offering a wide variety of summer programming for all ages in July and enrollment is open. Camps are filling up fast, with opportunities to explore theatre, film, dance, and visual arts. CSA's teaching artists will bring introductory and intermediate level experiences, and lots of fun to 305 S. Adams Street in downtown Marion. With a variety of options, including a Mad Tea Party for ages 5-8, where students will take an adventure to Wonderland with dance,
Youth Academy Returns; Law Enforcement Line of Duty Death Memorial Service
We have posted the following announcements on our website:Youth Academy Returns July 12th-15th, 2022, Sign up Soon!Law Enforcement Line of Duty Death Memorial Day Service, 5/16/22
13-24 Drive In Announces Opening Weekend
Summer movies to begin May 27 WABASH, Ind.— The 13-24 Drive In will open on Fri., May 27 for the summer season. By popular demand, the Drive In will feature throwback movies on Fridays and family-friendly classics on Saturdays throughout the season. Both nights will offer a $10 carload price. Gates will open at 8 p.m. with the movie starting at dark. Sponsors for the 2022 season are Lundquist Appraisals & Real Estate and Rick’s Auto Repair & 24 Hour Towing. The first two weekends will
IWU education alum teaches English abroad in Poland
Like so many other Indiana Wesleyan University alum, Elise Holcomb ’20 graduated prepared to follow her calling—hers just happened to take her 4,600 miles across the world to a small school in Warsaw, Poland. Holcomb (pictured here), originally from Saginaw, MI, majored in Elementary Education with a minor in TESOL—otherwise known as Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. While she was a student, Holcomb engaged in short-term volunteer experiences teaching English overseas in Germany and
Celebrate Marion's 190th Birthday Downtown!
Celebrate Marion's 190th Birthday Downtown! (view here) Attached is a press release we have just posted on our website:https://cityofmarion.in.gov/news-events/celebrate-marions-190th-birthday-downtown-saturday-5-21-22
Aperion Care Marion announces Open House
Aperion Care Marion announces Open House (view here)
Honeywell Center Themed Art Competition Call for Entries
Entries will be accepted June 6 Wabash, Ind. –Honeywell Arts & Entertainment will accept entries for the annual Themed Art Competition on June 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Honeywell Center. The competition is open to amateur and professional artists and features the theme Upside Down. Select entries will be on display in the Clark Gallery located inside the Honeywell Center from June 9 through July 11. This annual competition features a different theme each year. Any medium can be entered as long
Beacon Credit Union named Emily Stites as Retail Lending Manager
Beacon Credit Union named Emily Stites (pictured here) as Retail Lending Manager (read here)
5.6.2022 Job Order Flyer in Indiana Career Connect from WorkOne Marion
5.6.2022 Job Order Flyer in Indiana Career Connect from WorkOne Marion - Purchasing Clerk needed for Engineering Dept. @ Wiley Metal (see flyer)
A Legacy of Generosity: Beauchamps Gift Drive In to Honeywell Arts & Entertainment
WABASH, Ind.— Whether you’re watching Finding Dory, Minions, or Grease, the 13-24 Drive In in Wabash, Indiana is a beloved summer activity. Opened in 1951, the Drive In has served countless patrons. Though the price of a ticket has changed from a mere 50 cents for adults since then, its current owners, the Wabash families of Mike and Angie Beauchamp and Parker and Katie Beauchamp have brought the Drive In into the modern age with a new digital projector, numerous paint jobs, and a place on the National
Ivy Tech Marion Senior Scholar Program
Ivy Tech Marion Senior Scholar Program (view flyer)
Giants JROTC Raider team finishes the year strong
The Marion High School JROTC Raider team (pictured here) dominated the competition this past Saturday to end the year with another victory. The all-male Raider team faced 14 other teams in a regional competition hosted at Hobart High School. There, the Giants bested all teams in the five competitive events to easily secure the top finish overall. “Their performance was awesome,” said the Raider team coach, retired Lt. Col. Daivd Farlow, the MHS JROTC Senior Army Instructor. “They clearly demonstrated why
Honeywell Center Announces Two Holiday Shows: Mannheim Steamroller and Disney DCappella
Honeywell Center Announces Two Holiday Shows: Mannheim Steamroller (pictured here) and Disney DCappella (pictured here)Tickets on sale May 13 WABASH, Ind.— Honeywell Arts & Entertainment announced the addition of two holiday shows to the Honeywell Center entertainment lineup. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 13 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased by calling 260.563.1102 or online at www.honeywellarts.org. Mannheim Steamroller Christmas - Sunday, Dec. 18, 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Honeywell Center Mannheim
ViaCU's 86th Annual Meeting
Via Credit Union’s 86th Annual MeetingVia Credit Union held the 86th Annual Meeting virtually on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Noon. During the meeting, Greg Maurer and Tim Mitchener were elected to a three-year term on the Board of Directors. Verlis Slusher did not renew his expired term and the vacancy will not be filled at this time. Verlis Slusher was designated, Director Emeritus, and received a plaque for 29 years of service on the Board of Directors. In addition, Dwight Ott was elected to a
Afena Federal Credit Union has key positions open
Afena FCU is growing and we are looking to expand our teams. Here are the positions we are looking for:Information Technology Accounting LeadAccounting ClerkBranch Manager2 – 4 Tellers
Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service announces 2 events
Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service announces 2 events (Walk to Remember-view here) (Grief Care & Share-view here)
NearSpace Announces Two Events
NearSpace Announces Two Events (May Space Day) (Grand Opening-view here)
Beacon Credit Union Press Release - Chris Sipes hired as Retail Mortgage Processing Manager
Contact Kelly Stuber Telephone (260) 563-7443 ext. 2075 Email marketing@beaconcu.org Website beaconcu.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 28, 2022 CHRIS SIPES NAMED RETAIL MORTAGE PROCESSING MANAGER WABASH, IN – Beacon Credit Union has named Chris Sipes (pictured here) as Retail Mortgage Processing Manager. Sipes will direct and lead the daily activities of the processing team while reviewing, analyzing, and recommending changes in processes/procedures to improve service levels. He will serve an
Grant Blackford Mental Health names New Board of Directors and Senior Leadership
Grant Blackford Mental Health names New Board of Directors and Senior Leadership (Read Press Release here)
Honeywell Arts & Entertainment May Events
Honeywell Arts & Entertainment May Events (see here)
Four New Shows Announced by Honeywell Arts & Entertainment
Four New Shows Added to Honeywell Arts & Entertainment Schedule AC/DC and Boy Band Tribute Acts, Todd Oliver, Dragons & Mythical Beasts Visit Wabash WABASH, Ind.— Honeywell Arts & Entertainment adds two more performances to the busy Honeywell Center schedule for 2022. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 6 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased by calling 260.563.1102 or online at www.honeywellarts.org. Thunderstruck: America's AC/DC Tribute, Thursday, July 28, 7:30 p.m., Eagles Theatre (see picture)Thunderstruck
Freddie Mac Recognizes Northwest Bank for Affordable Home Lending Practices through Home Possible® M
Freddie Mac Recognizes Northwest Bank for Affordable Home Lending Practices through Home Possible® MortgagesFor the Second Year in a Row, Northwest Bank Among Mortgage Lenders Recognized for Sustained Excellence by the Freddie Mac Home Possible® Mortgage Program Warren, Pennsylvania (April 27, 2022) – For the second consecutive year, Northwest Bank has beenrecognized by Freddie Mac as a winner of its Home Possible RISE (Recognizing Individuals for Sustained Excellence) Awards®. The annual program salutes
Marley White named Indiana Academic All-Star Regional Honoree
Marion High School senior Marley White (pictured here) has been named a 2022 Indiana Academic All-Star Regional Honoree, an honor earned by only 50 high school seniors in the state. Marley is a Stamps Scholar planning to attend Purdue University and major in environmental science. She is the only Grant County student to earn an Indiana Academic All-Star honor this year. Congratulations to Marley White on this outstanding and well-deserved honor! 40 Academic All-Stars and 50 Academic All-Star Regional
4.25.2022 Job Order in Indiana Career Connect from WorkOne Marion
JO# 9955465 In Indiana Career ConnectFull-time Number of hires for this role 3 openings, one on each shift, in our warehouse for forklift operators. Qualifications Warehouse Experience: 1 year (Required)Forklift: 1 year (Required)High school or equivalent (Preferred)Full Job DescriptionPosition Purpose: Support Warehouse Department through the movement of raw materials, finished product, crated equipment, pallets, etc. accurately and efficiently through the facility.PRIMARY DUTIES AND
2022-03-31 Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Earnings Release
PRESS RELEASE OF NORTHWEST BANCSHARES, INC.EARNINGS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:Ronald J. Seiffert, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer (814) 726-2140 William W. Harvey, Jr., Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (814) 726-2140 Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2022 Earnings and Quarterly Dividend Columbus, Ohio — April 25, 2022 Northwest Bancshares, Inc., (the "Company"), (NasdaqGS: NWBI) announced net income for the quarter ended
Trisha Loker Named Beacon Credit Union Chief Credit Officer
WABASH, IN – Beacon Credit Union has named Trisha Loker (pictured here) to the position of Chief Credit Officer. In her role,Loker will direct all lending staff in the areas of processing, underwriting, credit analysis, loan review and technology. Her responsibilities will also include ensuring compliance with credit union lending policy, goals, and objectives and ensuring that all credit union policies and procedures comply with designated regulations. “We are delighted to have Trisha as part of our
Marion, M-G students earn top prizes at DATA Quiz Bowl county finals
Students from around Grant County competed this week in the annual Grant County Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco Awareness (DATA) Quiz Bowl, hosted by Marion Community Schools in partnership with the Grant County Drug and Alcohol Resource Team (DART). This annual competition helps bring awareness to the risks of substance use and abuse, and helps equip students to make healthy choices. It also gives participants the chance to win fun prizes! Students in grades four through seven participated in school level
IWU Engineering Program Approved To Launch This Fall
Indiana Wesleyan University’s Engineering program receives approval from the Higher Learning CommissionClick here to view the launch video. Click here for images and video interview files. Indiana Wesleyan University has received formal approval to launch a new Engineering program from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The Engineering program will offer five specialization areas in Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Design Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. Now that
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Board of Directors Expands with Election of New Member
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Board of Directors Expands with Election of New Member Pablo Vegas Joins Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Board of Directors Columbus, Ohio (April 21, 2022) – The Shareholders of Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (NasdaqGS: NWBI) voted to elect Pablo Vegas to the Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Vegas will become the 12th member, following a vote at the Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Annual Meeting of Shareholders. “The election of Mr. Vegas
Marion High School student earns prestigious Stamps Scholar designation
Marion High School senior Marley White (pictured here) has been named a Stamps Scholar at Purdue University's Honors College.The Stamps Scholars Program covers a student’s full cost of attendance (tuition, room, and board) and connects students with a national network of dedicated peers. With the support of benefactors E. Roe Stamps and his late wife Penny, the award also gives scholars access to an academic enrichment fund of up to $10,000 to finance activities such as academic conferences, study abroad
Registration Now Open for CSA's Civic Theatre Summer Camp-Aristocats KIDS
Marion, IN-Join the Community School of the Arts for a free two week theatre camp for students ages 6-12, as we explore the beloved world of Disney’s Aristocats! During two weeks of theatre education, students learn about auditions, casting, acting, dance, music, and more! Rehearsals: July 5th-8th from 12:30pm-5:30pm at CSA Building & July 11th-15th from 12:30pm-5:30pm at Civic Building The camp concludes with two performances of Aristocats KIDS open to a community audience! Performances: July 16th at
MHS soccer alums Gidley, Roorbach return as coaches
The Marion Giants girls soccer team will have a pair of familiar faces in charge this fall, as Jackie (Roorbach) Gidley and Kyle Roorbach were approved as the program’s next head coach and assistant at the last School Board meeting.“Marion High School is extremely excited to be able to name two of our own as the new head girls soccer coach in Jackie Gidley, and assistant in Kyle Roorbach,” said Marion High School Assistant Athletic Director Julius Mays. “They were both former standout students and players.
