Live Music, Markets & More Around Grant County

The Com­mon Coun­cil will hold a reg­u­lar meet­ing at 7 pm on Tues­day, July 21 st , 2026 in Coun­cil Cham­bers of City Hall. Find the agen­da and lat­est approved min­utes here .

Endless Summer Band – Concert at the Stage at James Dean Memorial Theatre, Marion.

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Upland Community Market Event.

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

Visit Abide Collective to support mini entrepreneurs!

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There’s a southern accent where they come from… Based out of Nashville, TN, Southern Accents: The Ultimate Tom Petty Experience features some of the best musicians from a state rich in musical history. What began as a fun way to honor one of their musical heroes in early 2017 quickly spiraled into sold-out shows in top venues across the country. The ultimate goal of the band? To authentically repl

The Department of War's Economic Defense Unit (EDU) in partnership with the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSW(A&S)) today announced a $25 million investment with ReElement Technologies Corp. to expand domestic refining capacity for rare earth elements and other defense-critical minerals at the company's Marion, Indiana facility. This investment will strengthen the U.S. industrial base by securing domestic access to materials essential for advanced defense systems, aerospace components, and secure communications.

Bills our federal delegation sponsored or moved this week, from the official Congressional record. Links go to congress.gov.

Rep. Victoria Spartz (R)

• H.R. 9658 — Nuclear Regulatory Modernization Act of 2026 — 2026-07-13: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sen. Jim Banks (R)

• S. 4953 — Form 5500 Filing Simplification Act — 2026-07-13: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
• S. 4954 — Citizenship Act of 2026 — 2026-07-13: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Grant County Council Meeting - July 15 2026

Today is Thursday, July 16, which is ‘National Cherry Day’

In this edition of Growing Grant County, we break down the three forms of business financing, grants, debt, and equity, show you how a capital stack actually works, and explain what 'bank-ready' really means. Plus, three grant opportunities open right now that Grant County businesses should know about.

Drainage Board Meeting 7-14-26

The City of Mar­i­on is excit­ed to con­tin­ue devel­op­ment with­in the River­front District. Please be advised that the city-owned park­ing lots locat­ed between 1 st and 2 nd Streets, and Wash­ing­ton Street and Boots Street, will be per­ma­nent­ly closed start­ing at 8 am this Wednes­day, July 15 th , 2026 . The City will begin installing orange fenc­ing on Tues­day, July 14 th , in advance of

Any MCS families who have questions or need assistance can get in-person help at Marion High School during these help hours!

Joshua Lee Rider 43, died July 11, 2026.

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.owenweilertduncan.com/obituaries/Joshua-Rider?obId=49025760

MIchael A. Rosman 68, died July 15, 2026.

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.owenweilertduncan.com/obituaries/MIchael-Rosman?obId=49025836

Brian McBroom 53, died July 13, 2026.

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.nswcares.com/obituaries/Brian-McBroom?obId=49026293

James Rayn 42, died July 13, 2026.

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.nswcares.com/obituaries/James-Rayn?obId=49024800

Leona Grace Ritter 73, died July 14, 2026.

Services July 18, 2026 — details at the funeral home's page.

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.nswcares.com/obituaries/Leona-Ritter?obId=49020189

Kevin A. Brock 51, of Marion, Indiana, died July 14, 2026.

Visitation July 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM — God's House Marion, Marion

Funeral Service July 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM — God's House Marion, Marion

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.ravenchoate.com/obituaries/kevin-brock

Melvin Price 80, died July 13, 2026.

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com/obituaries/melvin-price

Kathleen "Kathy" A. Gall, died July 14, 2026.

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com/obituaries/kathleen-kathy-gall

William "Bill" Leroy Sapp 72, died July 14, 2026.

Services July 17, 2026 — details at the funeral home's page.

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.nswcares.com/obituaries/William-Sapp?obId=49015596

Lois Kistler 88, of Marion, died July 12, 2026.

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.ravenchoate.com/obituaries/lois-kistler

Richard "Dick" J. Stevens 92, died July 10, 2026.

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

Robert Lee Boothby Jr. 65, died July 12, 2026.

Viewing July 17, 2026 at 10:30 AM — College Park Chapel, Marion

Funeral Service July 17, 2026 at 12:30 PM — College Park Chapel, Marion

Graveside Service July 17, 2026 at 1:45 PM — Gardens of Memory - Marion

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com/obituaries/robert-boothby