Fireworks, Concerts & a Time Capsule — Happy 4th, Grant County!

The wait is OVER….. 6 Amazing New Bands that have never performed at Gas City Concerts AT the Park. And mark your calendars folks, because our season finale will be like no other! All the way from London touring in America, Bad Company Legacy will perform right here at our park. Free Admission, Food Trucks, and Fun for the whole family since 1999! You won’t want to miss a single concert! 2026 is g

The Sweetwater All Stars – Concert at the Stage at James Dean Memorial Theatre, Marion.

All school buildings and the District Office are closed for the holiday (Independence Day - observed). Read more

Kroozin in the Park at Matter Park, Marion.

Join us as we open a piece of Gas City history during our 250th Anniversary Celebration! On July 3rd at Noon, we’ll gather at Hutchins Commons near the memorial by Gas City Hall to dig up the original time capsule buried on July 4, 1992. After opening the capsule and taking a look back at the memories and history inside, we’ll bury a brand new capsule for future generations to discover. Community

GOLF CART POKER RUN Join us on Friday, July 3rd for a fun-filled evening at Gas City Park! Hosted by the Gas City Park Board, this community favorite is a great way to kick off the holiday weekend with friends, family, and fellow golf cart enthusiasts. Gas City Park701 S. Broadway Street, Gas City, IN Registration Begins: 4:30 PM Poker Run Starts: 5:30 PM We’ll be located near the band shell for r

July 4th Parade begins at 1PM Route leaves from the high school and travels down Main Street

Data Center Sub Committee Meeting (June 24, 2026)

Grant County native Torriana McNair recently shared about the lives of four Marion residents who have contributed to local Black history during their lifetime.

The Excel Center®, Goodwill's tuition-free high school for adults, honored its spring graduating class on June 25, 2026. Designed to empower individuals to overcome adversity and reach their potential, The Excel Center provides a unique opportunity for adult learners, like…

How Mar­i­on Works Ep. 11 - Check out the lat­est ​ “ Stand­out Busi­ness Edi­tion” of How Mar­i­on Works fea­tur­ing Jeff Richard­son of Obi’s Bar­be­cue. Find out what it takes to trans­form a raw pas­sion for authen­tic bar­be­cue into a beloved local favorite — and even a 2 nd loca­tion nearby! Lis­ten Fol­low this Pod­cast Series

Downtown Placemaking Public Meeting, 7/7/26

Grant County, Indiana — The Community Foundation of Grant County awarded $474,617 in scholarships to 104 students through its 2026 Universal Scholarship Program, helping local students take the next step toward their educational and career goals. A total of 196 scholarships were awarded to students enrolling in colleges, universities, and career training programs this fall. The scholarships were m

The Grant County Economic Growth Council recognized 57 businesses at its 2026 Economic Impact Awards, celebrating $200M+ in regional investment and 160+ jobs created.

Marion Youth Sports offers summer camps

Outstanding alumni will be celebrated in September on Homecoming weekend

These juniors and seniors earned 29 total awards!

Teachers are nominated by their peers for this annual award at MCS.

A Grant County man accused of molesting children since the 1970s has reportedly admitted his crimes to police and said he should "be put in front of a 'firing line'."

The Mar­i­on Fire Depart­ment has opened the hir­ing win­dow for fire­fight­ers through Mon­day, July 6 th , 2026 . If inter­est­ed, please click the link below and fol­low the steps before the hir­ing win­dow clos­es on July 6 th at 4 pm. Thank you. Firefighter, Marion Fire Department

The Grant County Board of Commissioners has recommended two potential jail construction projects for the County Council to review.

The City of Mar­i­on would like to remind res­i­dents that notices regard­ing enforce­ment of the City’s tall grass ordi­nance were dis­trib­uted ear­li­er this spring. In addi­tion to being pub­lished in the Chron­i­cle-Tri­bune on April 18 and April 29 , 2026 , the notices were also shared through the City’s web­site, social media chan­nels, mobile app, and with local news media to pro­vide prop

The Marion Skatepark Project crowdfunding campaign is now live. We're working to create a safe, high-quality recreational space for Marion's youth, families, and community.

To secure a $50,000 matching grant, we must raise $50,000 in community donations by July 31st, 2026. Every contribution helps move this project forward.

Donate today through the campaign link, http://patronicity.com/marionskatepark

Racking up a three-game win streak that included a pair of road wins and a home victory, the Indiana Fever took their home floor and sought out their fourth consecutive win as they took on the Toronto Tempo on Tuesday,…

Marion is using the month of June as not only an opportunity for growth and skill development for the upcoming girls’ basketball season, it’s also giving Giants’ coach Ronnika Drake a look at what plan-B could potentially look like.

Hard work, determination and grit are in the DNA of Madison-Grant athletes and it’s showing up for coach Jace Martin as he puts the Argyll girls’ basketball team through its June workouts.

Eastbrook completed its summer activities in preparation for the 2026-27 girls basketball season by hosting nine other varsity teams and some JV squads as well in a shootout Wednesday, June 17.

James "Jim" L. Hensley 89, of Marion, died June 25, 2026.

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.nswcares.com/obituaries/JamesJim-Hensley?obId=48851836

Richard Robinson 78, died June 18, 2026.

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com/obituaries/richard-robinson

Joshua Charles King 42, died June 24, 2026.

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com/obituaries/joshua-king

Reece Peacock 0, died June 25, 2026.

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com/obituaries/jerrell-peacock

Mable G. Jones 74, died June 14, 2026.

Services July 2, 2026 — details at the funeral home's page.

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.nswcares.com/obituaries/Mable-Jones?obId=48846976

William Edward "Butch" Bowman 75, of Gas City, died June 24, 2026.

Services June 30, 2026 — details at the funeral home's page.

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.nswcares.com/obituaries/William-Bowman?obId=48848003

Ronald Holt 68, of Marion, died June 24, 2026.

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.nswcares.com/obituaries/Ronald-Holt?obId=48846550

Judith E Fearnow 83, died June 19, 2026.

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com/obituaries/judith-fearnow

Charles Edward "Eddie" Armes Jr. 66, died June 23, 2026.

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com/obituaries/charles-armes-jr

Norma Jean Hendricks 95, of Marion, died June 21, 2026.

Services June 29, 2026 — details at the funeral home's page.

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.nswcares.com/obituaries/Norma-Hendricks?obId=48806631

Pamela Sue Berry 78, died June 23, 2026.

Services June 26, 2026 — details at the funeral home's page.

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.nswcares.com/obituaries/Pamela-Berry?obId=48817589

Chuck Haisley 95, died June 21, 2026.

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com/obituaries/clarence-haisley

Cova Alice Irene Velasquez 81, of Marion, died June 20, 2026.

Services June 30, 2026 — details at the funeral home's page.

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.owenweilertduncan.com/obituaries/Cova-Velasquez?obId=48802127

Rita Kindle 77, of Marion, died June 14, 2026.

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.nswcares.com/obituaries/Rita-Kindle?obId=48796272

Melody Ann Horine 67, of Marion, died June 18, 2026.

Visitation June 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM — Raven Choate Robinson Funeral Home, Marion

Funeral Service June 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM — Raven Choate Robinson Funeral Home, Marion

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.ravenchoate.com/obituaries/melody-horine

Richard J. Renaud 86, died June 21, 2026.

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com/obituaries/richard-renaud

Sarah "Dolly" Leatha McCoy 88, died June 21, 2026.

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com/obituaries/sarah-dolly-mccoy

Mary L. Dilts 87, died June 21, 2026.

Services June 25, 2026 — details at the funeral home's page.

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.owenweilertduncan.com/obituaries/Mary-Dilts?obId=48782958

Janice L. Nelson 80, of Swayzee, died June 18, 2026.

Services June 26, 2026 — details at the funeral home's page.

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.nswcares.com/obituaries/Janice-Nelson?obId=48780475

Mary Ellen Bennett 76, died June 19, 2026.

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com/obituaries/mary-bennett

Christy L. Peer 54, died June 17, 2026.

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.ravenchoate.com/obituaries/christy-peer

Sheryl D. Osborn 79, of Marion, died June 17, 2026.

Burial June 24, 2026 — Grant Memorial Park Cemetery , Marion

Funeral Service June 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM — Raven Choate Robinson Funeral Home, Marion

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.ravenchoate.com/obituaries/sheryl-osborn

Dwight Edwin Purdy 73, died June 17, 2026.

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com/obituaries/dwight-edwin-purdy

Michael E. "Jake" Stair 43, died June 15, 2026.

Services June 26, 2026 — details at the funeral home's page.

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.owenweilertduncan.com/obituaries/Michael-Stair?obId=48752342

Ricky R. Rangel 54, died June 13, 2026.

Services June 22, 2026 — details at the funeral home's page.

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.nswcares.com/obituaries/Ricky-Rangel?obId=48746250

Volunteer opportunity — sign up or learn more through United Way of Grant County.

Volunteer opportunity — sign up or learn more through United Way of Grant County.

Volunteer opportunity — sign up or learn more through United Way of Grant County.

Volunteer opportunity — sign up or learn more through United Way of Grant County.

Volunteer opportunity — sign up or learn more through United Way of Grant County.

Volunteer opportunity — sign up or learn more through United Way of Grant County.