Spooktacular, soup tasting & a Gaither homecoming

Join the Rooted in the Word Class where we discover how the Bible is alive and active in our lives. Meets in the prayer room by the sanctuary on Sunday mornings at 9:15. Led by Bobby and Roberta Foulk. Hope to see you there!

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Sunday Oct 11th, 11:30-2:30 pm
1028 E Main St, Gas City, IN 46933
Behind McDonald’s

Fresh Produce, Baked Breads, Cookies, Cinnamon Rolls,& Homemade Aprons

All New Personal and Home items at 50% off Retail prices

Sunday 11:30-2:30 pm
1028 E Main St, Gas City ,IN 46933
Behind McDonald’s

Children's Craft : Pet Ghost - Sign-Up Required.

School Board Meeting 10/12/26

Via the Eastbrook Schools district calendar.

Game @ 6pm

Marion girls volleyball vs. West Lafayette, home game. Time TBA.

Schedule via MaxPreps.

Reserve a Community Resource or Career Presenter spot to set up a table and engage with students/families regarding what you have to offer!

Employers: Aerotek Cafe Valley Grant Regional Career Center New Indy Containerboard Peoplelink Staffing Huhtamaki Novae Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing Dollar General Distribution Center

Pack 3401 Cub Scout Pack Join Night October 13 • 6:00 p.m. Pioneer Faith Evangelical Church 3805 S 500 E, Marion, IN 46953 Cub Scouts is an adventure-filled program for youth in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Through outdoor activities, games, service projects, and hands-on learning, Scouts make n

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Children's Storytime.

The Marion-Grant County Senior Center hosts a soup tasting fundraiser on Wednesday, October 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Senior Center, 503 S. Gallatin Street in Marion. Admission is $5. For more information, contact the Marion-Grant County Senior Center at (765) 662-6772 or mgcenter@sbcglobal.net.

Employers: Aerotek Cafe Valley Grant Regional Career Center Harson-Kennedy Leaders Staffing New Indy Containerboard Peoplelink Staffing Walmart Distribution Center TLC Management & Construction

Actual Event is from 5:30-7:30 25 Tables & 60 Chairs - They indicate that they will set them up. Refrigerator Need - Staff Lounge Wi-Fi Access They will clean up following the event Halle Tebbe - 614-716-9424

Via the Madison-Grant Schools district calendar.

$10 a bouquet includes the jar

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Oak Hill girls soccer: Regional at Oak Hill High School.

Schedule via Oak Hill athletics on Eventlink.

Indiana Wesleyan University Women's Soccer vs Mount Vernon Nazarene University (Ohio) Streaming Video: https://team1sports.com/indianawesleyan/ Tickets: https://iwuwildcats.com/sports/2020/10/18/TICKETS.aspx

NHS Induction Ceremony - Cafeteria

Via the Madison-Grant Schools district calendar.

Let's Paint

(Men's Soccer) Saint Francis vs. Taylor, Upland, IN

High School Concert & Jazz Band Fall Concert

Via the Madison-Grant Schools district calendar.

Oak Hill boys soccer: Regional at Oak Hill High School.

Schedule via Oak Hill athletics on Eventlink.

Grant County Job Fair.

let's paint!

Oak Hill girls soccer: Regional at Oak Hill High School.

Schedule via Oak Hill athletics on Eventlink.

Eastbrook football vs. Frankton (Senior Night) at Eastbrook High School (Jeff Adamson Stadium).

Schedule via Eastbrook athletics on Eventlink.

Mississinewa football vs. Oak Hill at Mississinewa High School.

Tickets

Schedule via Mississinewa athletics on Eventlink.

Indiana Wesleyan University Women's Swim & Dive vs Midway University (Ky.)

Bill & Gloria Gaither Hometown Homecoming Doors Open: 12:30 pm local time Show time: 2:00 PM local time We are gathering artists for a brand-new event in Bill & Gloria’s backyard…well, it’s not in their backyard, but it IS just up the road from their Hometown of Alexandria, IN. This October, join us in Gas City, IN at the Gas City Performing Arts Center for two days of singing, laughter and a whol

Save the date and invite your friends and family! Our next Women’s Conference will be held here at the church on Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 9:30 am-4 pm. The cost is $25 and includes a catered meal from Haisley’s Hideaway. This year’s conference is titled “She is Fearless”. Psalm 31:25 states “

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Come meet indie author Erin Hayden, Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 12-3 PM in our Branching Out book signing series!

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Bass & Hairtricks is coming to play at the Marion spooktacular. costume contest and trunk or treat. This should be a event not to miss.

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Erin Hayden writes cozy mysteries and YA fiction that celebrates resilience, friendship, community, and courage.

Indiana Wesleyan University Women's Soccer vs University of Saint Francis (Ind.) - Senior Day Streaming Video: https://team1sports.com/indianawesleyan/ Tickets: https://iwuwildcats.com/sports/2020/10/18/TICKETS.aspx

(Football) Lawrence Tech vs. #RV Taylor, Upland, IN

Game @ 3pm

We are so excited for this year’s Fall Festival!! Lots of new things are being planned this year. We are really looking forward to the chili cook-off and pie bake-off. More details on pumpkin carving and the costume parade coming soon. We are very excited to welcome back Hoss House BBQ and Leo’s Lemonade LLC, and add on Chubby Burgers . Shop your favorite local vendors at Upland Community Market,

Affordable Housing is holding its first Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 17, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the parking lot across from First United Methodist Church in Marion. For more information, contact Affordable Housing at 765-662-1574.

Drama Club Movie Night Fundraiser - Cafeteria

Via the Madison-Grant Schools district calendar.

(Men's Soccer) #RV Mount Vernon Nazarene vs. #RV Taylor, Upland, IN

Project Hail Mary is coming to the Globe! Doors open at 6:30, $5 admission

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Men's Soccer
Wed, Sep 23 — Taylor at Bethel (IN)
Wed, Sep 23 — Indiana Wesleyan vs. Spring Arbor (MI)
Sat, Sep 26 — Indiana Wesleyan at Taylor

Men's Tennis
Wed, Sep 23 — Taylor at ITA Regionals
Thu, Sep 24 — Taylor at ITA Regionals
Fri, Sep 25 — Taylor at ITA Regionals
Sat, Sep 26 — Taylor at ITA Regionals
Mon, Sep 28 — Indiana Wesleyan vs. Indiana East

Women's Soccer
Wed, Sep 23 — Taylor vs. Bethel (IN)
Wed, Sep 23 — Indiana Wesleyan at Spring Arbor (MI)
Sat, Sep 26 — Taylor at Indiana Wesleyan

Women's Tennis
Wed, Sep 23 — Taylor at ITA Regionals
Thu, Sep 24 — Taylor at ITA Regionals
Fri, Sep 25 — Taylor at ITA Regionals
Sat, Sep 26 — Taylor at ITA Regionals
Mon, Sep 28 — Indiana Wesleyan vs. Indiana East

Women's Volleyball
Wed, Sep 23 — Indiana Wesleyan vs. Huntington (IN)
Wed, Sep 23 — Taylor at Marian (IN)
Sat, Sep 26 — Taylor vs. Mount Vernon Nazarene (OH)
Sat, Sep 26 — Indiana Wesleyan at Saint Francis (Ind.)

Men's Soccer
Wed, Sep 16 — Taylor at St. Mary-Woods
Thu, Sep 17 — Indiana Wesleyan vs. Boyce
Sat, Sep 19 — Indiana Wesleyan vs. Rio Grande

Men's Tennis
Tue, Sep 15 — Taylor vs. Trine
Sat, Sep 19 — Taylor vs. Cedarville (Ohio)

Women's Soccer
Wed, Sep 16 — Taylor vs. Campbellsville (KY)
Wed, Sep 16 — Indiana Wesleyan vs. Indiana East
Sat, Sep 19 — Indiana Wesleyan at St. Francis (IL)

Women's Tennis
Tue, Sep 15 — Taylor vs. Trine
Sat, Sep 19 — Taylor vs. Cedarville (Ohio)

Women's Volleyball
Wed, Sep 16 — Indiana Wesleyan vs. Bethel (IN)
Wed, Sep 16 — Taylor at Spring Arbor (MI)
Sat, Sep 19 — Taylor at Huntington (IN)
Sat, Sep 19 — Indiana Wesleyan at Goshen (IN)

Men's Soccer
Tue, Sep 1 — Indiana Wesleyan at Madonna
Wed, Sep 2 — Taylor at Michigan-Dearborn
Sat, Sep 5 — Indiana Wesleyan vs. Westcliff (CA)
Sat, Sep 5 — Taylor at Rochester Christian (Mich.)
Mon, Sep 7 — Indiana Wesleyan vs. Midland
Wed, Sep 9 — Taylor at Madonna

Men's Tennis
Tue, Sep 8 — Taylor at Indiana East

Women's Cross Country
Fri, Sep 4 — Indiana Wesleyan Twilight Invitational

Women's Golf
Mon, Sep 7 — Indiana Wesleyan Wildcat Invitational (Rounds 1 and 2)
Tue, Sep 8 — Indiana Wesleyan Wildcat Invitational (Final Round)

Women's Soccer
Wed, Sep 2 — Indiana Wesleyan at Rochester Christian (Mich.)
Wed, Sep 2 — Taylor vs. Indiana Tech
Sat, Sep 5 — Indiana Wesleyan vs. Cumberlands (KY)
Sat, Sep 5 — Taylor vs. Aquinas (MI)
Wed, Sep 9 — Indiana Wesleyan at Madonna
Wed, Sep 9 — Taylor vs. St. Mary-Woods

Women's Tennis
Tue, Sep 8 — Taylor at Indiana East

Women's Volleyball
Wed, Sep 2 — Taylor at Indiana Wesleyan
Fri, Sep 4 — Taylor vs. Campbellsville (KY)
Fri, Sep 4 — Taylor vs. Saint Xavier (IL)
Sat, Sep 5 — Taylor vs. Pikeville (KY)
Wed, Sep 9 — Taylor at Saint Francis (Ind.)
Wed, Sep 9 — Indiana Wesleyan vs. Marian (IN)

Men's Soccer
Taylor 1, Aquinas (MI) 0
Taylor 3, Wittenberg 1
Indiana Wesleyan 1, Olivet Nazarene (IL) 1

Women's Soccer
Taylor 2, Olivet Nazarene (IL) 0
Indiana Wesleyan 1, Science and Arts 0
Taylor 0, Lawrence Tech 0
Indiana Wesleyan 4, Tennessee Southern 0

Women's Volleyball
Taylor 3, Goshen (IN) 0
Indiana Wesleyan 3, Spring Arbor (MI) 1
Taylor 2, Southern Oregon 3
Indiana Wesleyan 3, Columbia (MO) 1
Taylor 3, Corban (OR) 0
Indiana Wesleyan 2, MidAmerica Nazarene 3
Taylor 3, CIU (SC) 0
Indiana Wesleyan 3, Concordia (NE) 2
Taylor 3, Bushnell (OR) 1

Grant County Council Meeting 10-7-26

IDOE support is fueling innovation at JIS and MJH

ARE YOU READY TO ANSWER THE CALL ? The Mar­i­on Police Depart­ment is hold­ing a Police Offi­cer Test­ing Day on Sat­ur­day, Octo­ber 31 , begin­ning at 9 : 00 AM at the Mar­i­on Police Department. If you believe you have what it takes to serve, pro­tect, and make a dif­fer­ence in our com­mu­ni­ty, this is your oppor­tu­ni­ty to take the next step! WRIT­TEN TESTING Appli­cants will com­plete a mu

Grant County Community Corrections Advisor Board Meeting 10-6-26

In 1923, a Marion man ran 11 foundries across three states. Atlas Foundry Company is the only one still owned by the founding family and still pouring iron in the county where the enterprise was directed. Drawing on local archives and a conversation with Jim and Bill Gartland, we trace how steady reinvestment, deliberate specialization, and a diversified customer base kept it here, and what that m

Outside investigation led to precautions at MJH; situation was resolved quickly

Marion Common Council Regular Meeting - October 6 , 2026

Grant County BZA Meeting 10-5-26

Grant County APC Meeting 10-5-26

Grant County Commissioner Meeting 10-5-26

Oak Hill and Mississinewa School Corporations are each proposing Operating Referendums on this year’s general election ballot in order to supplement funding and maintain basic services that the schools provide to their students. The schools proposed the referendums as a result of Senate Enrolled Act 1, which began reducing property taxes for Indiana residents at […]

For some Marion residents, a blank canvas can be more than just a place to paint. It can be a chance to relax, learn something new and connect with others in the community. Local artist and eighth-grade art teacher Tashema Davis hosted a Community Choice painting class Wednesday at her East 4th Street studio. The […]

The last day to enjoy the ​ “ Splash Fac­to­ry” is Wednes­day, Sep­tem­ber 30 th , as the splash pad will be closed for the sea­son effec­tive Thurs­day, Octo­ber 1 st , 2026 For more infor­ma­tion on Mar­i­on’s ​ “ Splash Fac­to­ry”, vis­it: The Splash Fac­to­ry . Thank you for a great first season!

Despite hav­ing to move to an indoor loca­tion for antic­i­pat­ed weath­er, Ampli­fy Mar­i­on promis­es fab­u­lous music and fun times this Saturday! Ampli­fy Mar­i­on has offi­cial­ly been MOVED INDOORS to the YMCA , 123 Sut­ter Way, Mar­i­on, IN . We sin­cere­ly apol­o­gize for this unex­pect­ed change and any incon­ve­nience it may cause. We know many of you were look­ing for­ward to cel­e­brat

The Echo staff has regular turnover each year as seniors graduate, freshmen learn the ropes, and staff members switch positions. This year, however, brings significant change as the Echo staff welcomes its new faculty adviser, Travis Weik, following Alan Blanchard's retirement. Before taking the position at Taylor, Weik held the role of managing editor for the New Castle Courier-Times, the Conners

As Welcome Weekend 2026 rolls around, Taylor students are making history. This weekend, students moved into Paul and Barbara Gentile Hall, Taylor's newest dorm, for the first time. Construction of the hall began in April, according to a previous Echo article , using panels built off-site in a factory in Michigan before assembly at Taylor. Pre-cast panels were assembled by the second week of June,

Betty L. Brankle 96, died October 9, 2026.

Services October 15, 2026 — details at the funeral home's page.

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.nswcares.com/obituaries/Betty-Brankle?obId=49831222

Ruth Ann Decker 86, of Marion, died October 5, 2026.

Services October 24, 2026 — details at the funeral home's page.

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.owenweilertduncan.com/obituaries/Ruth-Decker?obId=49819673

Cynthia L. Eastburn 79, died October 6, 2026.

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com/obituaries/cynthia-eastburn

David L. Cretsinger 59, died October 5, 2026.

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com/obituaries/david-cretsinger

Daniel R. Stace 58, of Marion, died October 4, 2026.

Services October 9, 2026 — details at the funeral home's page.

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.nswcares.com/obituaries/Daniel-Stace?obId=49807816

Judith Marley 76, died October 5, 2026.

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

Mikaleen Jenks 16, died October 1, 2026.

Services October 8, 2026 — details at the funeral home's page.

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.nswcares.com/obituaries/Mikaleen-Jenks?obId=49803641

Terry McCarty 77, died October 3, 2026.

Services October 11, 2026 — details at the funeral home's page.

Full obituary and condolences: https://www.nswcares.com/obituaries/Terry-McCarty?obId=49802350

From the funny pages of 1958 — a weekly serial of machines, and men, who baffled the experts. Public domain, via comicbookplus.com.