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MGH Announces 2019 Health Expo!
Marion General Announces their 2019 Health Expo on Saturday, September 7th from 7:30AM-1:00PM. More info at www.mgh.net/healthexpo. (View flier HERE)
Marion General Hospital Police Officer Earns Professional Certification
Officer John (Kit) Hunter, CHEP, MGH Protective Services, has met the educational, experience, and examination requirements to be designated as a Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional from the International Board for Certification of Safety Managers. Mr. Hunter also holds a technical certificate in broadcasting from Bates Technical College. He is a graduate of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy and has been employed at MGH for 5 years. John is married to wife Kitrina and has two sons, Chance and
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Carey Services Announces New Mission, Vision, Plans for Future
Marion, IN – Officials at Carey Services have announced a new focus for the organization, while continuing to emphasize the agency’s long-standing work with low-income families and pre-natal mothers and children up to three years old along with individuals with disabilities. This announcement was made during the agency 65th anniversary celebration. With development of its strategic plan for 2019-2022, Carey Services has new mission and vision statements and a strong plan to focus agency efforts for the
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Back to School Night at St. Paul
St. Paul Catholic School and St. Paul Preschool will hold Back to School Night on Monday, August 5, 2019, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the School Cafeteria. All school families are encouraged to attend to learn more about the upcoming year and talk with their child’s teacher. New families are invited to a session prior to Back to School Night at 5:30 p.m. in the School Library. It is not too late to register for the 2019-2020 school year. St. Paul Catholic School is a kindergarten through sixth grade academic
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Enter to Win $200 by Registering in July for Walkway of Lights Parade
The Walkway of Lights Committee has announced they are giving parade float participants a chance to win $200 by signup before the end of July. This year's parade is taking place Downtown, Marion, and later in the year than in years past, on December 7th, 2019 at 7pm. Find the exciting details and Parade Registration Form attached here. Merry Christmas in July! Parade Participant, Christmas…… in July you say???? Yes……. In fact, by registering before July 31st, one lucky winner will receive $200 from the
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Marion Neighborhoods Come Together to Celebrate “National Night Out” on August 6th, 2019
For the first time since the late 1990s, City of Marion Neighborhood Associations are coming together to celebrate National Night Out by hosting a citywide event! The evening of August 6th, 2019 will be filled with fun and educational activities hosted by the Neighborhood Associations, Marion Police Department, Marion Fire Department, and city officials. National Night Out (“NNO”) will include live music, demonstrations and activities with first responders, and each active Neighborhood Association will be
Dunham's DC to Host Hiring Event
Our DC located on 255 S. 600 E. Marion, IN is now hiring! Attend our Hiring Event on Friday July 19th9AM to 4PM SHIPPING & RECEIVING:Load & Unload TrucksPROCESSING REPLENISHMENT:Pick, Count & Ticket Merchandise1st shift is Monday to Friday 6:00am to 2:30pm 2nd shift is Monday to Friday 3:30pm to midnight****Minimum starting wage is $11.00****BENEFITS INCLUDE: Up to 11 paid days off during the 1st year Merchandise discount Health, dental and vision coverage (Full-Time)* Life insurance and 401K
Dixon Named New Principal at Riverview Elementary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 9, 2019 CONTACT: Patricia Gibson, Director of Communications, Marion Community Schoolsph: 765.662.2546 ext. 144cell: 765.618.2924email: pgibson@marion.k12.in.us Dixon named new principal for Riverview Elementary MARION — Marion Community Schools is pleased to announce that Ashlee Dixon is stepping into the role of principal at Riverview Elementary School. Dixon has served as assistant principal at Riverview Elementary for three years, under the outstanding leadership of
Habitat for Humanity Offering NAP Credits
Habitat for Humanity of Grant County is offering NAP Credits. The Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) offers $2.5 million in tax credits annually for distribution by not-for-profit corporations. Organizations use NAP tax credits as an incentive to help them leverage more contributions from individuals and businesses for certain neighborhood-based programs and projects. Eligible projects include affordable housing, counseling, child-care, educational assistance, emergency assistance, job training,
THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR NAMES INDIANA MEMBERS CREDIT UNION A WINNER OF THE INDIANAPOLIS TOP WORKPLACES
THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR NAMES INDIANA MEMBERS CREDIT UNIONA WINNER OF THE INDIANAPOLIS TOP WORKPLACES 2019 AWARD (Indianapolis, IN, July 2019) Indiana Members Credit Union has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2019 honor by The Indianapolis Star. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by research partner
IWU employees attend national diversity leadership academy
A team of five Indiana Wesleyan University faculty members has been accepted into the 2019 Summer Cohort of the Inclusive Excellence Leadership Academy from July 8-Aug. 9. The real-time, online leadership development program seeks to build an outstanding cohort of leaders from across the country who will collectively transform the higher education landscape. Program participants have a minimum of seven to 12 years of progressive experience in higher education administration, academic affairs and/or
Lockwood joins MCS as instructional leader, next principal of McCulloch Junior High
MARION — Marion Community Schools is pleased to welcome Stephanie Lockwood to the district as Director of Secondary Instruction for the 2019-20 school year, and then moving into the role of Principal of McCulloch Junior High School for the 2020-21 school year. Lockwood has nearly 15 years of experience in educational leadership in Grant County, and several years of teaching experience before that. She will have the opportunity to work closely with current MJHS Principal Lynn Gosser over the coming school
Marching Giants headed to State Fair on 50th anniversary of historic championship
Marching Giants headed to State Fair on 50th anniversary of historic championship MARION — This year will be a historic season for the Marion High School Marching Giants, in more ways than one. Not only is 2019 is the 50th anniversary of the 1969 State Fair Championship — a title that carries with it cherished memories and pride for alumni — but it is also the year the Marching Giants will return to State Fair Band Day for the first time in more than 15 years! The 73rd annual Music for All Indiana
MHS student excel at Advanced Placement exams
MHS student excel at Advanced Placement exams MARION — Dozens of Marion High School students’ hard work and dedication has earned them success on the College Board’s Advanced Placement exams. MHS students took 16 different AP exams in 2019, and 88 of them passed at least one exam, while 47 of those passed multiple exams — both numbers up from 2018. AP exams are scored on a scale of 1 to 5. A score of 3 designates the student as “qualified” and capable of doing the work of an introductory-level course
15th Annual Circle of Friends Welcomes Derek Clark- the Rapping Dad
Marion, IN (July 8, 2019) - Family Service Society, Inc. hosts the 15th Annual Circle of Friends event, presented by Charlie and Bernie Wallace on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Indiana Wesleyan University’s Barnes Student Center*. The event is from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and will feature keynote speaker, Derek Clark. Circle of Friends is the second largest fundraiser of the year and is critical for aiding Family Service Society, Inc.’s ability to meet the needs of clients across the communities it serves.
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Chanticleer String Quartet returns for Honeywell House performance
Chanticleer String Quartet returns for Honeywell House performance WABASH, Ind. – The Honeywell House will welcome the Chanticleer String Quartet on Thurs. July 25 at 7 p.m. for a performance of classical music. Corporate sponsorship for the evening is provided by Beacon Trust Services. Quartet members include Stefan Xhori and Caroline Klemperer Green on the violin, Jennifer Smith on the viola, and Elizabeth Mendoza on the cello. New York pianist William Foster McDaniel will join the quartet by playing
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MGH Plans Wound Clinic Open House
Marion General Hospital is planning an Open House for the Wound Ostomy & Hyperbaric Medicine Center. The event will be from 5 to 7 P.M. on Monday, September 9th. The Marion-Grant County Chamber of Commerce will host a Ribbon Cutting at 5:30 P.M. The Center is on the Ground Floor of the 330 Building. (FLIER HERE)
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The Wyndmoor of Marion to Host Meet & Greet
The Wyndmoor of Marion will host a Meet & Greet for their New Owner and Executive Director on Tuesday, July 16th. (View Flyer Here)
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SplashABILITY Is Back This Year For Those We All Serve!
SplashABILITY Is Back This Year For Those We All Serve! (view flyer)
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Mrs. Honeywell Birthday Tea at the Honeywell House
WABASH, Ind. – The public is invited to enjoy the 123rd birthday celebration in honor of Mrs. Eugenia Honeywell on Thurs., July 18 at 11:30 a.m. at the Honeywell House. During the Birthday Tea event, Wooden Ivy Boutique and Floral will bring a selection of stylish clothing for a fashion show while guests enjoy a light luncheon of finger sandwiches, pastries, breads, and sweets. Cost of the event is $25 and includes tax and gratuity. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (260) 563-2326 ext.
Marion cadets take top honors at regional JROTC leadership camp
MARION — Nine Cadets from the JROTC program at Marion High School recently returned from a week of adventure at Camp Atterbury: the JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC). Each cadet successfully completed a series of physical and leadership challenges designed to push them beyond what they thought they could do. At the end of the week-long training, five Marion cadets were selected by their cadre/instructors for recognition as a Top Cadets during the camp. Because of her superior performance and
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Monthly Market at ReNEWed
Monthly Market at ReNEWed located at 702 South Adams Street (click to check out flyer)
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Summit Financial Group Expands with Addition of Marion Office and 3 New Team Members
Fort Wayne, IN – June 27, 2019 – Northwestern Mutual is excited to announce the expansion of Summit Financial Group (SFG)’s team. In addition to the current Fort Wayne location, SFG will now have a Marion office and three new team members. Joining the team are Thomas R. Gearhart, CLU®, ChFC®, Financial Advisor (picture), Kiva J. Small, Client Service Manager (picture), and Sharon R. Bunch, Administrative Assistant (picture). Tom has partnered with Northwestern Mutual since 1977. He works primarily with
Tennis Court Lighting and Pickleball Courts Successfully Funded
With support of the Grant County Community Foundation and local community, the Marion Parks & Recreation Department has successfully raised funds needed to put in tennis court lighting and pickleball courts in Marion. The effort was driven by Parks & Recreation Director of Programming & Events, Julie Fauser. “I love to see the community come together to bring quality-of-life improvements to Marion. I’m excited that we can run more tournaments and leagues, and be able to enjoy both pickleball and tennis
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Book your summer vacation now!!
Book your summer vacation now!! (see flyer) Call me and I give up 15% off your rental. This offer is only good at Hertz in Kokomo just give me a call!
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Save The Date-MGH Health Expo on 9/7/19
Save the Date - MGH Health Expo on 9/7/19 (see card)Event: MGH Health Expo 2019Date: Saturday, September 7thTime: 7:30 AM – 1 PMLocation: Marion General Hospital (main campus) Description: The MGH Health Expo is coming Saturday, September 7th, 7:30 AM – 1 PM! Bring your family to MGH for a day of fun and health education! Enjoy booths, inflatables, health screenings, a blood drive, interactive exhibits and much more. For more info visit www.mgh.net/healthexpo
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Golf Scramble to Support Local Mentoring
BUBBLE BOGEY OPEN TO BENEFIT PROJECT LEADERSHIP MENTORING PROGRAM - (see flyer) On Saturday, July 20th at Walnut Creek Golf Course, Mama Pearson’s Soaporium is sponsoring the Bubble Bogey Open, a golf scramble that will benefit Project Leadership, a local non-profit organization that helps local youths follow their career and college pathways. The golf scramble will benefit students in the Project Leadership Mentoring Program, which matches local high school youths with community volunteers who meet
