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Clean City 2.0 Citywide Cleanup Dates

City Launches Crowdfunding Campaign to Support New Skatepark

The City of Mar­i­on has launched a pub­lic crowd­fund­ing cam­paign to sup­port the devel­op­ment of a new skatepark at Hogin Park, cre­at­ing a ded­i­cat­ed recre­ation­al space for youth, fam­i­lies, and vis­i­tors in one of the city’s most active pub­lic parks. The City has secured most of the fund­ing need­ed for the project through a Parks Bond issued in Decem­ber 2025, and is now invit­ing the com­mu­ni­ty to help close the remain­ing gap.  Planned as a pro­fes­sion­al­ly designed con­crete

Amplify Marion Music & Food Festival Seeking Sponsors

Sponsorship opportunities for the Amplify Marion Music & Food Festival are now available. The event will take place on September 19th at Matter Park and feature local and nationally acclaimed performing artists. Entry is free for all ages, and the event is hosted by the City of Marion. For more information, contact: Marion Parks & Recreation DepartmentMichelle Pond mpond@cityofmarion.in.gov | 765-293-0059amplifymarion.livefacebook.com/amplifymarion  View the flyer below, or download a copy here.   

MFD Fire Prevention Chief Brandon Eckstein Retires after 20 Years of Service

MFD Fire Prevention Chief Brandon Eckstein Retires after 20 Years of ServiceShareemailfacebooklinkedin Jun 1, 2026  |  Web Administrator Fire Pre­ven­tion Chief Bran­don Eck­stein is retir­ing after 20 years of ser­vice with the Mar­i­on Fire Department.  The Mar­i­on native called home to many places includ­ing over­seas while his father served in the mil­i­tary, then set­tled in Ten­nessee for a few years before return­ing to Grant Coun­ty, IN. Eck­stein grad­u­at­ed from Mis­sissinewa High School in

Business View Magazine features Marion as one of America’s Best Run Cities

The May 2026 issue of Busi­ness View Mag­a­zine touts Mar­i­on, Indi­ana as one of America’s Best Man­aged Cities. The mul­ti-page arti­cle, enti­tled: A City Refus­ing to Stand Still — From Fac­to­ry Town to For­ward City: Devel­op­ment Accel­er­ates Along Indiana’s I‑69 Cor­ri­dor, observes a  once-depressed and declin­ing rur­al com­mu­ni­ty as a trans­for­ma­tion­al, inno­v­a­tive city with tena­cious spir­it, build­ing its own promis­ing future. The mag­a­zine con­tact­ed the City of Mar­i­on after

How Marion Works Featuring Sherry Loshnowsky of Marion Utilities

In Season 2, Episode 10 of How Mar­i­on Works, we pull back the cur­tain on local infra­struc­ture with Sher­ry Losh­nowsky, the Com­mu­ni­ca­tions Spe­cial­ist with Mar­i­on Utilities. Listen to the full episode here. 

Superhero Camp Returns This Summer to Help Kids Build Resilience, Confidence, and Emotional Well-Being

Community invited to volunteer, sponsor, and support the 10th year of free programming MARION, Ind. — This summer marks a major milestone as Superhero Camp celebrates its 10th year of helping children discover the strengths they already carry inside themselves. Hosted by Lark’s Song, Superhero Camp is a free five-day experience designed to help children build emotional intelligence, resilience, confidence, and practical tools for navigating life’s challenges. Through stories, music, movement, time in

State Approves Marion School Board's New Election Districts

State approves Marion School Board’s new election districts    The state has approved an amended organization plan for the Marion Community Schools Board of School Trustees that changes the way its members are elected. On October 28, 2025, the Marion School Board voted to adopt the plan. After completing all legal requirements, the plan was submitted to the Indiana State Board of Education for approval. The SBOE approved the plan on May 13, 2026. This means that candidates filing for election in fall

HMW Standout Business Episode: Tyler & Abby Hewitt of Ashley's Ice Cream Cafe

What happens when you mix a passion for speed with a love for local flavor? In this episode, we’re joined by Tyler and Abby Hewitt, the powerhouse co-owners of Ashley's Ice Cream Cafe. We dive into their journey of entrepreneurship, from balancing the fast-paced world of racing to building a beloved local staple that serves up more than just sweet treats. Hear the story of how they’ve grown their business while keeping community and family at the heart of everything they do. It’s an inspiring