Concerts, a River Rat 5K & Touch-a-Truck this week!

Marion Community Schools students who are in grades three through six in the 2025-26 school year are invited to sign up now for the Marion Robotics Summer Camp! (No prior robotics experience required.) The camp will run from 8 a.m. to noon July 6 through 10 at Justice Intermediate School. Read more

Cook and Belle – Concert at the Stage at James Dean Memorial Theatre, Marion.

Lonestar has charted more than 20 singles on the hot country singles chart, including NINE that reached number one: “ No News “, “ Come Cryin’ to Me” , “ Amazed “ , “ Smile “, “ What About Now (Lonestar song)”, “ Tell Her (Lonestar song)”, “ I’m Already There (song)”, “ My Front Porch Looking In ” and “ Mr. Mom (Lonestar song)”. “Amazed” also charted at No. 1 on the “ Billboard Hot 100 “, becoming

Bring the whole family for a fun, hands-on evening at Depot Park! Meet local first responders, explore fire trucks, police vehicles, ambulances, and other specialty vehicles, and learn about the equipment that helps keep our community safe. While you’re there, enjoy local vendors, fresh produce, homemade treats, handmade goods, food trucks, and more. This free, family-friendly event is a great way

LIVE Music in Penrod Plaza 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Marion Arts Commission received a $4,000 grant from the Indiana Arts Commission to fund 18 Friday evening concerts in Penrod Plaza this summer. Beginning May 22nd until September 18th (except July 3rd), each Friday event will feature live performances from local artists, as well as featuring Hive Mind Market. Make Downtown Marion your third space! The p

Tennessee Whiskey (Chicago) is a Chris Stapleton Tribute Band that brings together some of the city’s finest musicians to celebrate the music of Chris Stapleton. With powerhouse vocals, rich harmonies, and unforgettable energy, they deliver a tribute show that leaves every audience wanting more! Tennessee Whiskey is made up of a talented team of Chicago’s top musicians, who have been performing to

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The 5K race starts on A Street behind City Hall, heads North on 3rd Street to the track at Missisinewa High School. After a few laps on the track runners will then go along the perimeter of the school property and through one of the trails in the woods. Runners will exit the woods onto Garthwaite Road taking a left of H Street, taking a right back on to 3rd Street, and then finish back at the City

na Join Us for a day of fun in the sun, July 11th at Marion’s Splash House for our 18th annual event as we raise awareness and funds for CASA of Grant County, Inc. This event promises to bring out the best in local creativity with a sand sculpture contest open to the public. Pre-registration for building is required

Join Us for a day of fun in the sun, July 11th at Marion’s Splash House for our 18th annual event as we raise awareness and funds for CASA of Grant County, Inc. This event promises to bring out the best in local creativity with a sand sculpture contest open to the public. Pre-registration for building is required.

John Schneider is easily one of America’s celebrated Television Stars from his Iconic Roll as (Bo Duke) on the beloved “Dukes of Hazzard) show which broke records in Television History. He is out on his 50 State Tour currently selling out Theaters and drawing Huge Crowds in every outdoor performance in 2025. As a musician he has a unique history of Playing The 1st Farm Aid to over 100,00 People sh

Marion Community Schools recently announced this year’s three Mary Clark Hanley Teaching Excellence Award winners to a full boardroom.

The Family Resource Center (FRC) is hosting several free activities for the local community throughout the month of July.

Local voters will decide this fall whether two Grant County school districts can collect additional tax revenue to continue their regular operations.

The Mar­i­on Board of Pub­lic Works & Safe­ty will meet on Mon­day, July 6 th , 2026 , at 10 am in the Coun­cil Cham­bers of City Hall. Min­utes and upcom­ing agen­das are post­ed here .

The Com­mon Coun­cil will hold a reg­u­lar meet­ing at 7 pm on Tues­day, July 7 th , 2026 in Coun­cil Cham­bers of City Hall. Find the agen­da and lat­est approved min­utes here .

Due to park­ing lim­i­ta­tions in Mat­ter Park, the City of Mar­i­on offers free shut­tle ser­vice the entire evening of the Inde­pen­dence Day Cel­e­bra­tion. The shut­tle ser­vice will run from the mall behind Ros­es off of West Braewick Dri­ve, from 5 – 10 pm on Fri­day evening, July 3 rd . *There is no hand­i­cap park­ing in Mat­ter Park. Hand­i­cap motorists must park at the mall and take the

Drainage Board Meeting 6-30-26

New business formations have reached historic levels nationally, and the communities that will benefit most are the ones actively building the conditions for entrepreneurship to take root. In Grant County, that ecosystem is forming.

Outstanding alumni will be celebrated in September on Homecoming weekend

City of Mar­i­on admin­is­tra­tive offices will be closed on Fri­day, July 3 rd , 2026 in obser­vance of Inde­pen­dence Day. Mar­i­on Util­i­ties’ offices and recy­cling will be closed on Friday. Although Mar­i­on Tran­sit will not be run­ning reg­u­lar routes on Fri­day the 3 rd , they will be shut­tling patrons to and from the Inde­pen­dence Day Cel­e­bra­tion from the mall build­ing behind Ros­

Drainage Board Meeting 6-30-26

Outstanding alumni will be celebrated in September on Homecoming weekend

MCS has updated our policies regarding use of personal wireless devices

Sunday afternoon, police and medics responded to reports of a rollover crash near the intersection of South Western Avenue and 54th Street in Mill Township, Indiana.

The Indiana Wesleyan University Athletic Department recently announced its Class of 2026 inductees into the IWU Athletics Hall of Honor Class. The class features one team and four athletes, and one lifelong supporter.

June has been a good month for the Eastbrook boys’ basketball program, though Panther coach Jeff Liddick took a little different approach to his workouts.

One of the first high school softball games I ever covered was in 2011 and I saw Ashlea Nash pitch Mississinewa to its fourth sectional title in five seasons.

While a book of individual career records for Mississinewa softball doesn’t exist, it’s safe to assume that few, if any, Indians have put together better or more impactful careers than the one just finished up by 2026 graduate Brooklynn Nash.

The Marion football program gave coaches and a few fans a sneak peak at what fall might look like on Wednesday when the Giants participated in competition day scrimmages against Garrett and Heritage Christian at Indiana Wesleyan on Wednesday.

Janet C. McIlwain 73, of LaFontaine, died July 1, 2026.

Burial July 7, 2026 — LaFountaine IOOF Cemetery, LaFountaine

Visitation July 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM — Raven Choate Robinson Funeral Home, Marion

Funeral Service July 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM — Raven Choate Robinson Funeral Home, Marion

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.ravenchoate.com/obituaries/janet-mcilwain

Linda Carol Morrison 81, died July 1, 2026.

Viewing July 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM — Fairmount Chapel, Fairmount

Funeral Service July 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM — Fairmount Chapel, Fairmount

Graveside Service July 6, 2026 at 2:15 PM — Park Cemetery

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com/obituaries/linda-morrison

Dawn Howell 55, of Sweetser, died June 30, 2026.

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.nswcares.com/obituaries/Dawn-Howell?obId=48916431

Barry J. Compo 59, of Marion, died June 30, 2026.

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.ravenchoate.com/obituaries/barry-compo

Sally Sue Stucky 70, died June 26, 2026.

Services July 6, 2026 — details at the funeral home's page.

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.nswcares.com/obituaries/Sally-Stucky?obId=48909807

Chris C. Hall 52, died June 25, 2026.

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

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.nswcares.com/obituaries/Chris-Hall?obId=48880620

Michael Ray Harshaw 62, died June 27, 2026.

Services July 7, 2026 — details at the funeral home's page.

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.nswcares.com/obituaries/Michael-Harshaw?obId=48881793

Lewis Allen Jackson 90, died June 26, 2026.

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com/obituaries/lewis-jackson

Joseph E Payton 83, died June 24, 2026.

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com/obituaries/joseph-payton