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Grant County Public Input Session April 22 at 5pm

There's still time to register and attend Grant County’s Public Input Session to help shape a bold East Central Indiana Arts & Cultural Plan from the ground up! Use the link below to register!   Use the link below to learn more and register! Tuesday, April 22, Marion, IN @ 5:00 pm | Grant County   This Arts & Cultural Planning process, facilitated by the East Central Regional Partnership, is made possible by the Indiana Economic Development Center with funding from the Lilly Endowment, Inc.     We

Action Sports Network Secures IndyCar Series Affiliate

Action Sports Network secures IndyCar Series affiliate. The Action Sports Network is proud to announce their partnership with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network and their securing to be an affiliate for the IndyCar Series.  Action Sports Network is the first all streaming network in the United States to become an affiliate with IMS.  Owner Andy McCord said "This is a huge win for us.  We feel that with Action Sports already being the leader in local high school sports coverage, this gives

StoryWalk Opening at Earth Day Event April 24

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Jaime Pitt Director, Marion Public Libraryjpitt@marion.lib.in.usMoving stories improve our lives.StoryWalk opening at Earth Day event in Matter ParkMarion – Readers of all ages will walk, run, or roll from page to page as stories unfold at Marion’s inaugural StoryWalk, which debuts April 24 in Matter Park in Marion. “Reading should be enjoyable, and the StoryWalk will make this possible for everyone visiting Matter Park,” says Jaime Pitt, director of Marion Public Library, a

Splash Pad Coming Soon to Townsend Park

Splash Pad Planned for Clifford Townsend ParkShareemailfacebooklinkedintwitterreddit Apr 10, 2025  |  Web Administrator Just out­side down­town along the Mis­sissinewa River­walk, there will soon be a ​“splash pad” in Clif­ford Townsend Park – a water fea­ture to enhance the qual­i­ty of life for res­i­dents in Marion. The City is begin­ning the bid­ding process for con­struc­tion of the splash pad, with con­struc­tion expect­ed to begin by the end of May and com­plet­ed in

Fairmount Camp 2025 Camp Dates

5K Fun Run May 24 at Fairmount Camp

New Fund Expands Inclusive Projects in Grant County

Contact: Meagan Mathias Community Leadership Director Email: Meagan@GiveToGrant.org April 4, 2025   New Fund Expands Opportunities for Inclusive Projects in Grant County Community Foundation and AWS Foundation Launch AWS Inclusive Communities Grant Cycle   Grant County, Ind. — The Community Foundation of Grant County and AWS Foundation have announced a new grant opportunity focused on creating more inclusive communities for individuals with disabilities. Through this collaboration, the AWS Foundation

Honeywell Offers Early Access

Gilead's Cruisin' To Care 2025 May 10

Gilead Tenderloin Fry with Rock's Concessions

Artisan Spring Market at Fairmount Camp, Apri. 19

IUK NMAT Degree Provides Skills for Video Game Creation

PRESS RELEASE NMAT degree provides skills for video game creation KOKOMO, Ind. — As an artist, Z Fanning chose an unusual medium as his focus. Video game design. As he prepares to graduate from Indiana University Kokomo in May, he’s completing his senior thesis project, designing a game using skills gained while earning his degree in New Media, Art, and Technology (NMAT). “NMAT as a whole has a slew of classes that can help toward anything in that field,” said Fanning, from Fort Wayne. “The art

Homeschool Day at Minnetrista April 4th

We’re excited to welcome homeschool families to join us for Homeschool Day at Minnetrista on April 4, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This special event offers an immersive and hands-on learning experience that sparks curiosity and creativity. Children will explore nature, history, and art through interactive activities, including bird call identification, historical artifact exploration, and creating their own snail slime!Additionally, families can enjoy a variety of self-guided activities and explore all open

Mental Health Matters Event at Matter Park April 30

Training Center Accepting Vendors for Spring Market

Derby Night at St. Paul, May 3

MHS to Present Gershwin Classic ''Crazy for You'' this Spring

MHS to present Gershwin classic Crazy for You this spring   Marion High School Choirs & Drama Club are bringing the Gershwin classic Crazy For You to the main stage at the Walton Performing Arts Center this April.    Come out and enjoy this zany rich-boy-meets-hometown-girl romantic comedy, featuring some of George and Ira Gershwin's most memorable songs, including I Got Rhythm, They Can’t Take That Away From Me, Embraceable You, and Someone to Watch Over Me.   The cast features students from Marion

Cancer Services Walk of Hope May 2, 2025