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Marion High School students, grads earn AP Scholar honors and more

Congratulations to these Giants on these outstanding achievements! Several current Marion High School students and members of the MHS Class of 2026 have been recognized by the College Board for their cumulative excellent performance on multiple Advanced Placement tests in the 2025-26 school year or earlier in their high school career. Every year, the College Board, which administers AP exams, awards students who have excelled on multiple exams. AP exams are scored on a scale of 1 to 5. A score of 3

Night of Giants Set for 9/25 to Honor Outstanding Alumni

The public is welcome to help us honor this year's inductees to the MHS Hall of Distinction, Arts Hall of Fame, and Athletics Hall of Fame Marion Community School will honor exceptional alumni during Homecoming Weekend this year.  >> The 2026 inductees for the Marion High School Hall of Distinction, along with the MHS Athletics Hall of Fame and the MHS Arts Hall of Fame, will be honored at the Night of Giants ceremony, set for Friday, Sept. 25, at the Walton Performing Arts Center at Marion High School.

History Center to Host Auto Indiana Traveling Exhibit

Marion, IN - The History Center at Marion Public Library will host Auto Indiana from September 3 to October 3, 2026. This traveling exhibit from the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) takes visitors on a ride through Indiana’s rich automotive past. Visitors to this exhibit are invited to also view current displays on Marion’s Crosley factory and the Indiana Truck Corporation at the History Center. Auto Indiana explores the mark Indiana's inventors and innovators such as Elwood Haynes and Ralph Teetor and

GCYPN Relaunches to Connect the Next Generation of Grant County Leaders

After years of helping young professionals build meaningful relationships, develop leadership skills, and create lifelong friendships, the Grant County Young Professionals Network (GCYPN) is entering an exciting new chapter. The Greater Grant County Chamber, alongside a dedicated volunteer leadership team representing organizations across the county, is relaunching GCYPN with a renewed vision to connect emerging professionals, strengthen community engagement, and showcase everything Grant County has to

Professor Shares Soccer History Expertise in World Cup Discussion

KOKOMO, Ind. — The World Cup reminds us of our humanity. Andrew McFarland, Indiana University Kokomo professor of history, said the social media surrounding the international tournament has added to the excitement, and reminded people of what we have in common. “At a time in the world where anti-immigrant and transnational rivalries are more heated than they’ve been in recent years, this World Cup is really reminding people that we like each other, that the citizens of these different countries are fun.

Political science professor recognized as Hoosier Resilience Hero

KOKOMO, Ind. — Lessons learned on his family’s northwest Indiana farm taught Andy Tuholski the importance of stewarding the land — lessons he carried into his career at Indiana University Kokomo. “I had a front-row opportunity to see how my dad emphasized conservation and sustainability as crucial parts of caring for the land instead of just profit maximization,” said Tuholski, assistant professor of political science. He noted that his father won several awards for being an early adopter of best

Computer science senior plans MBA as next step

KOKOMO, Ind. — When Sean Sonnenberg enrolled at Indiana University Kokomo three years ago, the newly-formed eSports team gave him a place to belong. “It was great,” he said. “There are plenty of computer science people who are also in eSports, so I got to connect with them earlier than I would have just in class. Being able to compete with a team was a great experience. It was very different than playing casually.” As he prepares to graduate May 14, Sonnenberg, from Kokomo, said being part of the team

December grad overcomes obstacles to earn dental school admission

KOKOMO, Ind. — As Gracie McClain’s parents drove her to an emergency room, she couldn’t help but think her lifelong dream of becoming a dentist was gone. “It was really scary,” she said. “I temporarily lost my ability to speak properly. Everything that came out of my mouth was gibberish, and I couldn’t see very well. It was a very unusual experience.” McClain, who was 17 at the time, learned within a few days she’d had a stroke. Luckily, it didn’t have long-term effects — and did not keep her from