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Family LifeCare Fundraiser 2019
Berne, IN – Family LifeCare is happy to announce their 2019 annual fundraiser – Blue Jeans and Bling - will take place Saturday, October 12th at 5:30pm at Lighted Gardens, 10794 N State Road 1, Ossian, IN. You may visit our website for more details or to register - https://familylifecarein.org/2019-annual-fundraiser/. Attendees may dress for the theme, if they wish, and enjoy a great evening including hors d’oeuvres; dinner; a photo booth; live and silent auctions; as well as, chocolate and card raffles.
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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Candlelight Vigil for Domestic Violence
Candlelight Vigil for Domestic Violence (see flyer)
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Community Pitch Night
Community Pitch Night (see flyer) (see png)Community Pitch Night is a shark-tank style business competition where applicants will compete to a 1 year FREE lease in downtown Marion's most impressive, iconic, historic 7-story buildings: Ridley Tower.WHY ATTEND?Community Pitch Night is an opportunity to meet the finalists, hear the pitches, and VOTE on your favorite business! Plus there is an After Party with food trucks, family fun, beer garden, and a concert series featuring local musicians Herbwurm and
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Faculty Recital: Loralee Songer, mezzo-soprano
Faculty Recital:Loralee Songer, mezzo-soprano (see jpg) On Friday, September 27, Loralee Songer will present her first voice recital at Taylor University since returning as a full-time faculty member. Her chosen theme, “In Our Own Words: A Collaboration of Female Composers and Poets,” will feature works from the following composers and poets: Lucy Simon (Marsha Norman), Lori Laitman (Emily Dickinson), Libby Larsen (Rita Dove, Julie Kane, Kathryn Daniels, Liz Lochead, Muriel Rukeyser), Emma Lou Diemer
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Guest Artist Lecture Recital: Maegan Pollonais, mezzo-soprano
Guest Artist Lecture Recital: Maegan Pollonais, mezzo-soprano (see jpg)“Songs of the Islands: Caribbean Art Songs”Monday, September 30 @ 7:30 pmButz Carruth Recital Hall | Smith-Hermanson Music CenterNo admission charge Maegan Pollonais is a Caribbean mezzo-soprano, pursuing a Doctorate of Arts degree in music with a primary concentration in opera performance and secondary concentration in educational psychology at Ball State University. On Monday, September 30, at 7:30 pm, she will present a free
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Community Foundation Celebrating 35 Years!
A GIFT TO GRANT COUNTY!AN INTERACTIVE MURAL For the Community Foundation of Grant County’s 35th Birthday (8/20/1984), we gave a gift to Grant County—an interactive mural! Here's the Scoop on the Mural: Hand-stained by the Community Foundation Team, with help from an amazing local artist, Allison Mast-Saathoff, they dreamt up this intentional, interactive street art, or in our case, alley art. Whimsical art like this brings an added splash of color downtown, while also creating a
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On-Site Career Fair
On-Site Career Fair (see flyer)
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Marion Philharmonic Orchestra 50th Anniversary Season
(click here) Marion Philharmonic Orchestra's 50th Anniversary Season
Marion JROTC cadets to host 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
MARION — The JROTC cadets from Marion High School will host a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, at the flagpole in front of the school. This ceremony, planned and executed by the cadets, is designed to remember and honor the victims of the terrorist attacks on that dreadful day. The ceremony will begin at 8 a.m., and is open to the public. COVERAGE NOTE: Media interested in covering the event should contact LTC David Farlow at 765-664-9051 Ext. 2455 or call cell 765-716-3078
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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
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The Tomahawk announces Event Calendar
The Tomahawk announces Event Calendar (click here) Wine Tasting Event (click here)
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Honeywell Center Happenings!!
Honeywell Center Happenings!! (click here)
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F.C. Tucker Realtors is coming to Ridley Tower!
Ridley Tower, the former Marion National Bank built in 1917 on the southwest corner of the downtown square of Marion, is excited to announce that FC Tucker Realty Center is moving in! Tucker Realtors plans on occupying the building this Thanksgiving and will lease 2,400 sf of the west and south portions of the first floor of the 7 story tower. For over a century, the bank has occupied a central location in the heart of Marion’s business district and is considered to be Marion’s first and only skyscraper
IWU honors Community Center Director with Maidenberg Award
Indiana Wesleyan University awarded Teresa Campbell with the 2019 Tony Maidenberg Award for community service on Monday, Aug. 5. A video of IWU President David Wright presenting Campbell with the award was shown during the annual employee convocation ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 21. Wright presented the award commending Campbell for her 9 years of service as the Director of St. Martin Community Center in Marion, IN. Through the St. Martin Community Center, Campbell has been serving the community by
Marion General Hospital's Emmanuel Ndow Named on CIOs to Know 2019 List
Emmanuel J. Ndow, MBA, CPHIMS, CHCIO, Chief Information Officer at Marion General Hospital, has been named on the “71 Community Hospital CIOs to Know” 2019 list. The CIOs on this list all lead the health IT teams at community hospitals and health systems. The individuals highlighted have implemented EHR systems, lead cybersecurity initiatives and oversee telehealth/telemedicine programs. Community hospital CIOs must be skilled at building teams and working across departments to build and deliver a
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''Camp Hope'' Grief Support Event
Family LifeCare - BerneGRIEF SUPPORT EVENT NOTICE (see flyer & registration) 1) Event Title “Camp Hope” for grieving children sponsored by Family LifeCare 2) Description A day camp for grieving children and their families. All activities are full of fun and designed to teach grief coping skills. 3) Event Date(s) Saturday, September 21, 2019 4) Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm 5) Location: C&C
Marching Giants’ annual free community show set for next month
MARION — The Marching Giants invite you to view their 2019 field show for free right here at Marion High School! The 2019 show is “Spirits of the Past” — an ode to the storied history of the Marion Marching Giants, and the tradition of Marion Giant Pride that is as strong as ever today! The free community performance is set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, at Marion High School’s Dick Lootens Stadium. The Marching Giants would like to invite all Marion Community families, staff, and the entire
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Monthly Market at ReNEWed
Monthly Market at ReNEWed located at 702 South Adams Street (click to check out flyer)
