August 9, 2026
Reggae, Ripe Tomatoes & Ice Cream in Grant County
Hey neighbors! It's a big week around the Mississinewa — UB40 and the Bad Company Legacy roll into Gas City, the farm markets are bursting with late-summer goodness, there’s a tour of Marion Community Gardens, and there's an Ice Cream Social benefiting our Senior Center. Grab a lemonade, catch up, and we'll see you out and about!
Events
Banging @ Ballard
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Sun, Aug 9 · 11:00 AM
Ballard Soccer Fields
https://allevents.in/marion/banging-ballard/200030496506958get them points for finals
Find it on Facebook: facebook.com/100001549836840
SFFW @ Splash House Marion
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Sun, Aug 9 · 2:00 PM
Splash House Marion Indiana
https://allevents.in/marion/sffw-splash-house-marion/200030112733735Meet us there... No Food or Drink Carry ins allowed. Life guards on duty. Cost is $7/person, each person is responsible for their own expense.
Find it on Facebook: facebook.com/100071278920960
MGCA Annual Garden Tour
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Mon, Aug 10 · 6:00 PM
Marion Public Library
https://allevents.in/marion/mgca-annual-garden-tour/200030413307448We will be participating in the annual MGCA Marion Community Gardens Association tour! Join us if you can! August 10th 6pm starting at the Marion Public Library Marion Public Library!
Find it on Facebook: facebook.com/WildcatfarmatIWU

Gas City Library – Craft and Chill
via Show Me Grant County
Tue, Aug 11 · 3:00 PM
Gas City Library
https://showmegrantcounty.com/event/gas-city-library-craft-and-chill/Gas City Library – Craft and Chill at Gas City Library.

UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell
via Gas City PAC
Tue, Aug 11 · 7:00 PM
Gas City Performing Arts Center, Gas City
https://thegascitypac.com/event/ub40-featuring-ali-campbell/UB40: World Renowned Reggae is coming to Gas City on their Big Love North American Tour! Ali Campbell is the unmistakable voice behind one of the world’s most successful reggae bands, UB40 . As UB40’s founding lead singer, Ali helped drive over 100 million record sales, countless international chart-topping hits and decades of worldwide tours that took UB40’s sound to stadiums, arenas and festival

Gas City Concerts at the Park: Bad Company Legacy
via Show Me Grant County
Tue, Aug 11 · 7:00 PM
Gas City Park, Gas City
https://showmegrantcounty.com/event/gas-city-concerts-in-the-park-11/Close out the 2026 Gas City Concerts at the Park season with a grand finale performance by Bad Company Legacy. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for live music, food trucks, and community fun at Gas City Park. Free and open to all.
Active Threat and Emergency Preparedness
via Taylor University
Wed, Aug 12 · 8:30 AM
DC Habecker South at Habecker Hall
Event Locator: 2026-AAVLFX Organization: CAMPUS POLICE Categories: Employee Is this a Featured Event (to be displayed on the external calendar)?: FALSE Do you need special Housekeeping Support?: Yes Active Threat and Emergency Preparedness Training

Gas City Farm Market
By Tammy Johnson
Wed, Aug 12 · 9:30 AM
The old Dollar General parking Lot
Wednesday 9:30-1:30 pm
1028 E Main St. Gas City, IN 46933
Behind the only McDonald’s

Ice Cream Social
via United Way of Grant County
Wed, Aug 12 · 1:00 PM
Marion-Grant County Senior Center, Marion
https://uwgrant.com/event/ice-cream-social/Join us for an Ice Cream Social benefiting the Marion-Grant County Senior Center! Stop by Wednesday, August 12, from 1-3 p.m. and build the perfect sundae with toppings provided by local senior care providers. Tickets are just $5. Come enjoy a sweet treat while supporting our senior community!

The Flying Toasters – Concert at the Stage
via Show Me Grant County
Wed, Aug 12 · 7:00 PM
James Dean Memorial Theatre, Marion
https://showmegrantcounty.com/event/the-flying-toasters-concert-at-the-stage/The Flying Toasters – Concert at the Stage at James Dean Memorial Theatre, Marion.

Gas City Library – Shuffle and Chat
via Show Me Grant County
Thu, Aug 13 · 11:00 AM
Gas City Library
https://showmegrantcounty.com/event/gas-city-library-shuffle-and-chat-2/Gas City Library – Shuffle and Chat at Gas City Library.

We love a good sunset!
via Eventbrite
Thu, Aug 13 · 6:00 PM
Tashema Davis Fine Art Studios
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/we-love-a-good-sunset-tickets-1996318765166Lets start painting. Rather its your first and 50th time painting with Tashema, come on, lets paint.
Zaxbys Grand Opening Chicken Finger Eating Contest
via Eventbrite
Fri, Aug 14 · 11:30 AM
Zaxbys Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/zaxbys-grand-opening-chicken-finger-eating-contest-tickets-1993986956664Calling all Sauce Bosses and Flavor Fans! The challenge is set, the Fingerz are ready, and we cant wait to crown our Chicken Finger Champ!
(Women's Volleyball) Morningside vs. Taylor
via Taylor Athletics
Fri, Aug 14 · 4:30 PM
Keiser
/links/5a7baz(Women's Volleyball) Morningside vs. Taylor, West Palm Beach, FL | Keiser Tournament

Hide and Go Seek
via Eventbrite
Fri, Aug 14 · 6:00 PM
Tashema Davis Fine Art Studios
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hide-and-go-seek-tickets-1996318800271Tashema loves teaching people how to paint. Join us and experience the joy of painting.
(Women's Volleyball) Taylor vs. St. Thomas
via Taylor Athletics
Fri, Aug 14 · 6:30 PM
Keiser
/links/rkhqwe(Women's Volleyball) Taylor vs. St. Thomas, West Palm Beach, FL | Keiser Tournament

Brass Transit
via Gas City PAC
Fri, Aug 14 · 7:00 PM
Gas City Performing Arts Center, Gas City
https://thegascitypac.com/event/brass-transit/Brass Transit – a dynamic, crowd-pleasing, studio-tight powerhouse, and the world’s foremost Chicago tribute show! Brass Transit was formed in 2008, its accomplished, award-winning roster intent on paying tribute to the decades-long, multiplatinum songbook of Chicago. Since 2008, Brass Transit has toured North America steadily, dazzling audiences with flawless performances and spectacular attentio
(Women's Volleyball) TBA vs. Taylor
via Taylor Athletics
Sat, Aug 15 · 12:00 AM
Keiser
/links/rkhqwe(Women's Volleyball) TBA vs. Taylor, West Palm Beach, FL | Keiser Tournament

Summer Pride Fest
via allevents.in
Sat, Aug 15 · 8:00 AM
520 N Baldwin Ave, Marion, IN 46952-3465, United States
https://allevents.in/marion/summer-pride-fest/200030344450207Summer Pride Fest
Find it on Facebook: facebook.com/61560701620082

Farmers Market
via Show Me Grant County
Sat, Aug 15 · 9:00 AM
Matter Park, Marion
https://showmegrantcounty.com/event/farmers-market-2/Farmers Market at Matter Park, Marion.

Saturday Farm Stand
By Tammy Johnson
Sat, Aug 15 · 9:30 AM
Express Pantry across from Marion VA
Every Saturday 9:30-1:30 pm thru the end of October
1422 E 38th St, Home Corner Marion
Express Pantry across from Marion Veterans Affairs
Book Signing with Eric Grate at Bookworm Orchard
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Sat, Aug 15 · 12:00 PM
428 S Washington St, Suite 101, Marion, IN, United States, Indiana 46953
https://allevents.in/marion/book-signing-with-eric-grate-at-bookworm-orchard/200030406130657BOOK SIGNING with Eric Grate - Author, Saturday, August 15, 2026, 12-2 PM at Bookworm Orchard, 428 S Washington St, Suite 101, Marion, IN. Eric will stop by to meet classic country music and biography fans on his way to a live interview at WWKI Radio. You can purchase his book, "The Notorious Ada
Find it on Facebook: facebook.com/bookwormorchard
11:07 Rocks Marion IN / Car Show
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Sat, Aug 15 · 4:00 PM
Marion, Indiana
https://allevents.in/marion/11-07-rocks-marion-in-car-show/200030483972237More Info to Come!!
Find it on Facebook: facebook.com/The1107Band

Super Saturday
via Show Me Grant County
Sat, Aug 15 · 6:00 PM
419 S Washington Street
https://showmegrantcounty.com/event/super-saturday/Super Saturday at 419 S Washington Street.
Community news

Grant County man arrested after hour-long standoff, found hiding under kitchen sink
via WANE 15
https://www.wane.com/top-stories/grant-county-man-arrested-after-hour-long-standoff-found-hiding-under-kitchen-sink/Grant County Sheriff's Emergency Response Team (ERT), similar to a SWAT team, entered the home and eventually found Jones hiding underneath the kitchen sink.

Marion man sentenced for intent to deal meth intercepted by USPS
via WANE 15
https://www.wane.com/news/indiana/marion-man-sentenced-for-intent-to-deal-meth-intercepted-by-usps/He pleaded guilty to attempting to possess with the intent to distribute methamphetamine.
In Congress this week — Aug 7, 2026
via Congress.gov
https://www.congress.gov/advanced-search/legislation?congresses%5B0%5D=119&legislationNumbers=&restrictionType=field&restrictionFields%5B0%5D=allBillTitles&restrictionFields%5B1%5D=summary&summaryField=billSummary&enterTerms=&wordVariants=true&legislationTypes%5B0%5D=hr&legislationTypes%5B1%5D=hres&legislationTypes%5B2%5D=hjres&legislationTypes%5B3%5D=hconres&legislationTypes%5B4%5D=hamdt&legislationTypes%5B5%5D=s&legislationTypes%5B6%5D=sres&legislationTypes%5B7%5D=sjres&legislationTypes%5B8%5D=sconres&legislationTypes%5B9%5D=samdt&public=true&private=true&actionTerms=&legislativeActionWordVariants=true&actionDateBoxCount=2&actionText=&actionText2=&dateOfActionToggle=multi&legislativeAction=Any&sponsorState=One&member=Spartz&sponsorTypes%5B0%5D=sponsor&sponsorTypes%5B1%5D=cosponsor&sponsorTypeBool=OR&dateOfSponsorshipOperator=after&dateOfSponsorshipStartDate=08%2F02%2F2026&dateOfSponsorshipEndDate=&dateOfSponsorshipIsOptions=yesterday&committeeActivity%5B0%5D=0&committeeActivity%5B1%5D=3&committeeActivity%5B2%5D=11&committeeActivity%5B3%5D=23&committeeActivity%5B4%5D=12&committeeActivity%5B5%5D=4&committeeActivity%5B6%5D=2&committeeActivity%5B7%5D=5&committeeActivity%5B8%5D=9&satellite=%5B%5D&search=&submitted=SubmittedBills our federal delegation sponsored or moved this week, from the official Congressional record. Links go to congress.gov.
Sen. Jim Banks (R)
- S. 5267 — A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test a model to reduce chronic diseases by usi — 2026-08-05: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- S. 5242 — A bill to provide for digital communication of prescribing information for drugs (including biological products), and for other purposes. — 2026-08-04: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Parks Dept. Hiring for Labor and Security
via City of Marion
https://cityofmarion.in.gov/news-events/parks-dept-hiring-for-labor-and-securityThere are two positions open in the Parks & Recreation Dept. See below for job listings and instructions to apply. The hiring window expires on Wednesday, August 19 th , 2026 , at 4 pm. Park Security, Parks & Recreation Department Maintenance Laborer, Parks & Recreation Department

How Marion Works ft. Citywide Maintenance Superintendent Ajay Papai
via City of Marion
https://cityofmarion.in.gov/news-events/how-marion-works-ft-citywide-maintenance-superintendent-ajay-papaiHear the latest How Marion Works Podcast with Citywide Maintenance Superintendent Ajay Papai! Listen Follow
Request for Funds: Recovery Housing Stabilization & Compliance Initiative (Questions Due 8/7, Apply by 9/7/26)
via City of Marion
https://cityofmarion.in.gov/news-events/request-for-funds-recovery-housing-stabilization-compliance-initiative-questions-due-8-7-apply-by-9-7-26Request for Funding ( RFF ) Recovery Housing Stabilization & Compliance Initiative Funding Available: $ 150 , 000 total (up to six awards of up to $ 25 , 000 each) Funding Source: City of Marion Opioid Settlement Funds Purpose The City of Marion invites eligible recovery housing providers to submit Requests for Funding ( RFF ) to strengthen recovery housing serving Mar
8/6 Utility Meeting Rescheduled to 8/20
via City of Marion
https://cityofmarion.in.gov/news-events/8-6-utility-meeting-rescheduled-to-8-20The Marion Utility Service Board’s scheduled meeting for Thursday, August 6 th , 2026 has been rescheduled for Thursday, August 20 th , 2026 at 5 : 30 pm in the L.E.A.D. Center, Building 101 , at Marion Utilities, 1540 North Washington Street, Marion, Indiana. The agenda will be sent prior to the meeting. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. The formal not
Marketing & Attraction: How We Tell Grant County’s Story and Who Needs to Hear It
via Economic Growth Council
https://www.grantcounty.com/news/marketing-amp-attraction-how-we-tell-grant-countys-story-and-who-needs-to-hear-itSay "marketing" and most people picture billboards and slogans. In economic development, it's matchmaking. It’s finding companies whose needs fit what a place already has, and giving them an honest reason to look. Part of our Growing Grant County series on targeting, positioning, ethical lead generation and the two numbers that matter.
APC Meeting 8-3-26
via Grant County Government
Mon, Aug 3 · 12:00 AM
APC Meeting 8-3-26
BZA Meeting 8-3-26
via Grant County Government
Mon, Aug 3 · 12:00 AM
BZA Meeting 8-3-26
Back to school: Transportation update
via Marion Community Schools
http://www.marion.k12.in.us/apps/news/article/2216039Address changes submitted now will take time to process, which may affect busing for some students

Marching Giants head to State Fair Band Day on Aug. 7
via Marion Community Schools
http://www.marion.k12.in.us/apps/news/article/2216119Prelims performance is set for 10:30 a.m. at the State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis
Sports

2026-27 Giant Passes on sale starting 8/10
via Marion Community Schools
http://www.marion.k12.in.us/apps/news/article/2217096An easy way to support our student-athletes all season long!
In Memoriam
Carolyn S. Johnson, 82
via Owen-Weilert-Duncan Funeral Home
https://www.owenweilertduncan.com/obituaries/Carolyn-Johnson?obId=49203933Carolyn S. Johnson 82, died August 6, 2026.
Full obituary and condolences: https://www.owenweilertduncan.com/obituaries/Carolyn-Johnson?obId=49203933
Mary Dudley, 68
via Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service
https://www.nswcares.com/obituaries/MaryKathy-Dudley?obId=49198912Mary Dudley 68, died August 2, 2026.
Services August 11, 2026 — details at the funeral home's page.
Full obituary and condolences: https://www.nswcares.com/obituaries/MaryKathy-Dudley?obId=49198912
Barbara J Knight, 83, of Converse
via Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service
https://www.nswcares.com/obituaries/Barbara-Knight?obId=49202207Barbara J Knight 83, of Converse, died August 3, 2026.
Services August 15, 2026 — details at the funeral home's page.
Full obituary and condolences: https://www.nswcares.com/obituaries/Barbara-Knight?obId=49202207
Russell P. Cummings, Sr., 99
via Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service
https://www.nswcares.com/obituaries/Russell-CummingsSr?obId=49196981Russell P. Cummings, Sr. 99, died August 4, 2026.
Services August 10, 2026 — details at the funeral home's page.
Full obituary and condolences: https://www.nswcares.com/obituaries/Russell-CummingsSr?obId=49196981
Gladys B. Ybarra, 93
via Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service
https://www.nswcares.com/obituaries/Gladys-Ybarra?obId=49198551Gladys B. Ybarra 93, died August 5, 2026.
Services August 10, 2026 — details at the funeral home's page.
Full obituary and condolences: https://www.nswcares.com/obituaries/Gladys-Ybarra?obId=49198551
Kenneth Jason Moore, 48
via Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service
https://www.nswcares.com/obituaries/Kenneth-Moore?obId=49197825Kenneth Jason Moore 48, died August 5, 2026.
Services August 9, 2026 — details at the funeral home's page.
Full obituary and condolences: https://www.nswcares.com/obituaries/Kenneth-Moore?obId=49197825
Joseph F Kral Jr., 84
via Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service
https://www.nswcares.com/obituaries/Joseph-KralJr?obId=49183500Joseph F Kral Jr. 84, died August 5, 2026.
Services August 10, 2026 — details at the funeral home's page.
Full obituary and condolences: https://www.nswcares.com/obituaries/Joseph-KralJr?obId=49183500
Carol Rosalee Lewis, 85
via Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service
https://www.nswcares.com/obituaries/Carol-Lewis?obId=49204228Carol Rosalee Lewis 85, died August 6, 2026.
Services August 12, 2026 — details at the funeral home's page.
Full obituary and condolences: https://www.nswcares.com/obituaries/Carol-Lewis?obId=49204228
Theresa Jo Talbert, 56, of Fairmount
via Raven-Choate-Robinson Funeral Home
https://www.ravenchoate.com/obituaries/theresa-talbertTheresa Jo Talbert 56, of Fairmount, died August 5, 2026.
Burial August 14, 2026 — Gardens of Memory Cemetery , Marion
Visitation August 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM — Raven Choate Robinson Funeral Home, Marion
Funeral Service August 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM — Raven Choate Robinson Funeral Home, Marion
Full obituary and condolences: https://www.ravenchoate.com/obituaries/theresa-talbert
Mary Mui-Lan Silva, 86
via Armes-Hunt Funeral Home
https://www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com/obituaries/mary-silvaMary Mui-Lan Silva 86, died August 5, 2026.
Full obituary and condolences: https://www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com/obituaries/mary-silva
Reta J. Walker, 90
via Owen-Weilert-Duncan Funeral Home
https://www.owenweilertduncan.com/obituaries/Reta-Walker?obId=49183863Reta J. Walker 90, died August 3, 2026.
Services August 15, 2026 — details at the funeral home's page.
Full obituary and condolences: https://www.owenweilertduncan.com/obituaries/Reta-Walker?obId=49183863
Mary L. Cooper, 67
via Owen-Weilert-Duncan Funeral Home
https://www.owenweilertduncan.com/obituaries/Mary-Cooper?obId=49192032Mary L. Cooper 67, died August 4, 2026.
Full obituary and condolences: https://www.owenweilertduncan.com/obituaries/Mary-Cooper?obId=49192032
Mrs. Lenora Kay McCollum, 87
via Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service
https://www.nswcares.com/obituaries/Lenora-McCollum?obId=49182867Mrs. Lenora Kay McCollum 87, died August 3, 2026.
Services August 7, 2026 — details at the funeral home's page.
Full obituary and condolences: https://www.nswcares.com/obituaries/Lenora-McCollum?obId=49182867
Ginger Lamb, 71
via Armes-Hunt Funeral Home
https://www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com/obituaries/ginger-lambGinger Lamb 71, died August 3, 2026.
Full obituary and condolences: https://www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com/obituaries/ginger-lamb
Susan H. Martinez, 65, of Gas City
via Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service
https://www.nswcares.com/obituaries/Susan-Martinez?obId=49179803Susan H. Martinez 65, of Gas City, died August 1, 2026.
Services August 24, 2026 — details at the funeral home's page.
Full obituary and condolences: https://www.nswcares.com/obituaries/Susan-Martinez?obId=49179803
Comics

Ace O'Hara: The Flying Saucer Mystery — Part 2
via Ace O'Hara: The Flying Saucer Mystery
https://comicbookplus.com/?dlid=78918From the funny pages of 1958 — a weekly serial of machines, and men, who baffled the experts. Public domain, via comicbookplus.com.

Ace O'Hara: The Flying Saucer Mystery — Part 3
via Ace O'Hara: The Flying Saucer Mystery
https://comicbookplus.com/?dlid=78918From the funny pages of 1958 — a weekly serial of machines, and men, who baffled the experts. Public domain, via comicbookplus.com.
Volunteer
Build a Ramp, Change a Life
via United Way Volunteer
https://volunteer.uwgrant.com/need/detail/?need_id=1297076Volunteer opportunity — sign up or learn more through United Way of Grant County.
Training Center Deep Clean & Organization
via United Way Volunteer
https://volunteer.uwgrant.com/need/detail/?need_id=1296268Volunteer opportunity — sign up or learn more through United Way of Grant County.
Picking Up Trash around Marion Health buildings
via United Way Volunteer
https://volunteer.uwgrant.com/need/detail/?need_id=1292498Volunteer opportunity — sign up or learn more through United Way of Grant County.
Work Day at Thriving
via United Way Volunteer
https://volunteer.uwgrant.com/need/detail/?need_id=1286402Volunteer opportunity — sign up or learn more through United Way of Grant County.
Volunteers for Pancake Breakfast
via United Way Volunteer
https://volunteer.uwgrant.com/need/detail/?need_id=1296456Volunteer opportunity — sign up or learn more through United Way of Grant County.