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City of Marion Gives $20K to CASA of Grant County to help offset Federal Funding Loss
City Gives $20K to CASA of Grant County to help offset Federal Funding LossShareemailfacebooklinkedin Mar 11, 2026 | Web Administrator Mayor Ronald Morrell, Jr. has given $20,000 on behalf of the City of Marion to assist CASA of Grant County, Inc. after learning of a significant drop in their federal funding. CASAs are Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children. CASA of Grant County, Inc. served nearly 300 children in 2025, and currently operates with a waiting list
Ball State PBS Documentary: ''Now Entering Marion''
AnnouncementBall State PBS Documentary: "Now Entering Marion"Shareemailfacebooklinkedintwitterreddit Mar 9, 2026 | Web Administrator Ball State PBS’s most recent documentary under their “Now Entering…” series is all about Marion, Indiana — honing in on our rich history, the arts, basketball. It is viewable on YouTube at: Related Posts
Det. Lt. Leland Smith to Retire after 20 Years with MPD
Det. Lt. Leland Smith to Retire after 20 Years with MPDShareemailfacebooklinkedin Feb 25, 2026 | Web Administrator Marion Police Department Detective Lieutenant Leland Smith will retire in May, completing 20 years of service. Following a 15-year career with Marion Community Schools, Smith became an MPD Police Officer on May 8th, 2006. He served on Patrol, Crash Investigation Team, Honor Guard, then was selected to join Marion and Grant County’s Joint Effort Against Narcotics
Foustnight Retires after 10 Years following 30+ Years as a Firefighter
Foustnight Retires after 10 Years following 30+ Years as a FirefighterShareemailfacebooklinkedin Feb 23, 2026 | Web Administrator Building Commissioner, Jerry Foustnight, is officially retiring after serving ten years with the Building Department following a long career as a firefighter – serving a total of 40 ½ years with the City of Marion. Foustnight was first hired as a firefighter with the Marion Fire Department in 1977. After 30 ½ years, he retired from MFD in December
City of Marion Launches Repayable Loan Program for Investors of Underutilized Buildings
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