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Three MHS students earn spots in selective IU jumpstart program
Marion High School is proud to announce that three of our students have been admitted to a selective jumpstart program at Indiana University! As part of the IU Groups Scholars Program, Marion students Khloe Bell-Mitchell, Jerrica Cheung, and ZaBre Cox will have the opportunity to take part in the special Summer Experience Program, a rigorous transition program designed to help ensure a successful experience at IU and beyond. During their time here at Marion High School, these three outstanding students
Senior Expo 2024
2024 Grant County Senior Expo (read here)
Radiant Health Announces New Address in Hartford City
New Address for Hartford City, IN location of Radiant Health (press release)
Your community needs you. Learn about joining a nonprofit board
View this email in your browser Saturday, April 13, 202410:00 am – 1:00 pmLunch will be provided. All Aboard is ideal for individuals who have the desire to serve on a not-for-profit board but want to learn more about what serving as a board member entails and how to find the potential board opportunity that suits their interests and skill sets. PANEL DISCUSSION Returning as our co-facilitator is Dave Sternberg, Senior Partner of the
Senior Center Salad Tasting
Senior Center Salad Tasting (jpg) Our Salad Tasting Fundraiser will be held on May 22, from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. Vendor booths will be $50. Call the Center (765) 662-6772 if you are interested in participating!
Radiant Health Announces Renovations
Radiant Health Announces Renovations (read here)
Marion JROTC cadets earn three deuces and more
The Marion High School JROTC cadets traveled to Kentucky last weekend to compete in the 7th Brigade Championship, fielding their nationally ranked Air Rifle Team and their consistently winning color guard. The Brigade Championship featured the very best teams from Michigan, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee and Indiana. And the Giants represented themselves well. The vaunted color guard, which has consistently placed in the top three at every competition this year, earned second place overall — the highest
Five Marion students earn outstanding solo awards at ISSMA jazz contests
Recently, the choral and instrumental jazz ensembles from Marion High School and McCulloch Junior High took home several awards from ISSMA’s annual district jazz competition. At the Indiana State School Music Association’s district jazz competitions on March 1 and 2, Marion High School had four ensembles competing, and McCulloch Junior High School had two ensembles competing. Here’s a look at the awards earned, and the students involved: Marion High School:Jazz 1 instrumental ensemble This ensemble
Purdue Extension - Digital Ready Business Program Launched
Purdue Extension - Digital Ready Business Program Launched (flyer)Headline: Purdue Opens 2024 Digital Ready Businesses program WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – A Purdue Extension workshop series that seeks to help Indiana small businesses build or enhance their online presence will return in communities throughout the state this spring. “Digital Ready Businesses” was launched in 2017. The program has been updated and new workshops added to reflect current trends. Participants can attend all 11 (1 hour)
Northwest Bank Appoints Head of Restaurant and Franchise Finance, Diversifies Commercial Portfolio
(picture)Columbus, Ohio (March 13, 2024) – Restaurant lending and franchise finance veteran Michael Record joins Northwest Bank, a full-service financial institution offering a complete line of business and personal banking solutions, as executive vice president, head of restaurant and franchise finance. In this new role, Record will build out Northwest’s restaurant and franchise finance business line. This vertical will diversify the bank’s expanding commercial lending portfolio. “Michael brings
Marion’s Lopez-Gomez earns ROTC scholarship
MHS_2024_03_JROTC_Lopez-Gomez_Scholarship (pictured here) Marion senior Jocelyn Lopez-Gomez has been awarded a four-year ROTC scholarship to attend Indiana University-Bloomington. The scholarship is valued at nearly $50,000. She has been in JROTC all four years of high school, rapidly advancing in the program. (Photo provided by Marion Community Schools)A national selection board has chosen Marion High School JROTC Cadet Jocelyn Lopez-Gomez to receive the U.S. Army’s ROTC Scholarship, valued at just under
Marion Public Library Eclipse-a-Palooza
Marion Public Library Eclipse-a-Palooza (poster)(support letter)
Call For Artists
(jpg) The Kennedy Art Center is now accepting applications for our upcoming exhibition “Space Between.” This show seeks to highlight artwork that investigates the gap between one thing and another, whether that be objects, concepts, or mindsets. This could include the literal, physical space between two things, such as an alleyway: the space between two buildings. It could also refer to the gap between two social classes, or the transitionary period between two phases of life- even playing with scale or
United Way & Community Foundation Unite Funds
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Carey Services Honors Grant County Special Education Cooperative with Community Partner Award
Marion, IN - Carey Services is pleased to announce that the Grant County Special Education Cooperative has been honored with the prestigious Community Partner Award at the annual Denim and Diamonds event held on March 2, 2024. The Community Partner Award recognizes outstanding collaboration and support from a person or organization in furthering the mission and vision of Carey Services to make substantial positive impacts and highlights the fact that we are better together. This year, the Grant County
Cruisin to Care
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Right to Life Spring Banquet
Right to Life Spring Banquet (read here)
Now Hiring-Summers Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
jpg Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling in Marion, IN is hiringPlumbing Assistant – ApprenticeService Tech. Assistant – Entry Level HVAC Helper_______________________________________________________________View full job description at Indiana Career Connect using the following Job Order number…ICC JO #10640686 Plumbing Assistant -- ApprenticeICC JO #10640688 Service Tech. Assistant – Entry Level HVAC Helper
Marion JROTC drillers end regular season with bling
MHS_2024_03_02_JROTC_Drill_Concordia_Guard (picture) The Marion High School JROTC drill team’s female color guard pulled in a second place finish at Concordia Lutheran High School. This color guard has consistently placed in the top three at every competition. Team members include Evelyn Lopez-Gomez, Jocelyn Lopez-Gomez, Lilly Carter, and Jerrica Cheung. (Photo provided by Marion Community Schools) MHS_2024_03_02_JROTC_Drill_Concordia (picture) The Marion High School JROTC drill team finished their
Nonprofit eNewsletter: New Funding Horizon
View OnlineDear Friend, We are thrilled to share some exciting news that will positively impact the nonprofit sector in Grant County. The Community Foundation is embarking on a collaborative funding initiative with the United Way of Grant County, with the aim of providing more comprehensive and sustained support to local nonprofits. This collaboration represents a strategic shift in our approach to funding, moving away from the Give to Grant Collaborative Grant Cycle to
Three Marion robotics teams advance to state finals
For the second year in a row, robotics teams from both Frances Slocum Elementary and Justice Intermediate School are headed to state finals! Frances Slocum Elementary’s D Team earned their state finals berth by claiming the Teamwork Champion Award during an invitational for the Frances Slocum Elementary League on Feb. 29. Justice Intermediate School’s B Team and C Team earned their state finals berths by earning the Teamwork Champion Award at an invitational for the Marion League on Feb.
Honeywell Arts & Entertainment Releases March Flyer
Honeywell Arts & Entertainment Releases March Flyer (see here)
PRESS RELEASE: Update on 314 S Washington St, Marion: A Shift in Direction
PRESS RELEASE: Update on 314 S Washington St, Marion: A Shift in Direction (read here)
City Transportation Donates Two Buses to Sheriff's Dept.
(jpg)(pdf) We have posted the following press release on our website and social pages:City Transportation Donates Two Buses to Grant County Sheriff’s Dept. We've also added the following:Proclamation Criteria Added to Website
Eclipse at Fairmount Camp
Eclipse at Fairmount Camp (click here)Campsites are available April 5th - 8th (must self contained) for $30/night and parking spots are available for viewing on the 8th for $25/spot. We will also have a bathhouse open for restrooms and showers.
Innovative partnerships boost criminal justice career training at GRCC
The Grant Regional Career Center proudly announces two transformative partnerships that will enhance its dual credit criminal justice career training program and provide students with unique opportunities for professional growth and hands-on experience. GRCC has joined forces with the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) to offer the Jail Officer Course and Certification. This collaboration means that students who complete this program at GRCC will be eligible to enter the corrections workforce once they
Upcoming Show: Space Between
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Five Marion musicians earn ISSMA’s top award at State Solo & Ensemble
Marion Community Schools congratulates more than two dozen outstanding young musicians from Marion High School and McCulloch Junior High who competed recently at ISSMA’s annual State Solo & Ensemble competition! We are proud of these artists, who all took on a high degree of difficulty to reach the state level. Five of them earned the top adjudication award, gold with distinction, which recognizes a high degree of excellence. Each year, the Indiana State School Music Association puts on regional and state
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. and Northwest Bank Name Douglas M. Schosser Chief Financial Officer
(pictured here) Columbus, Ohio (February 26, 2024) – Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: NWBI) and its wholly-owned subsidiary Northwest Bank announced today that Douglas M. Schosser has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective March 18, 2024. He will replace William W. Harvey, Jr., who announced his retirement last fall. Mr. Schosser will work alongside Mr. Harvey through 2024 to ensure a smooth transition of duties. In his new role as Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Schosser will be a key member
CSA Civic Theatre Tickets Available for You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown
CONTACT:Shelly InskeepExecutive Directorshellyinskeep@csa-marion.com765-662-6263CSA Civic Theatre Tickets Available for You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown (see poster)Marion, IN-The Community School of the Arts is excited to announce that tickets are on sale now for the upcoming production of, You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown directed by Dana South. The CSA Civic Theatre will perform this heartfelt drama at the James Dean Memorial Theatre at the CSA Civic Theatre on April 4th-6th at 7pm and April 7th at
Northwest Bank Launches New Employee Resource Groups
Northwest Bank Launches New Employee Resource Groups, Strengthens Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Columbus, OH (February 26, 2024) – Northwest Bank, a full-service financial institution offering a complete line of business and personal banking solutions, has introduced two new employee resource groups (ERGs) which serve as platforms for employees to connect, collaborate and contribute to a more inclusive workplace culture. The newly established ERGs include PRISM LGBTQ+ and Veterans &
Marion’s Purdy, Guevara qualify for Junior Olympics
Marion JROTC cadets, Andersson Guevara and Danielle Purdy, have qualified to compete at the Junior Olympics. They join only two other Marion marksmen to have previously earned a trip to the prestigious event. The teammates will travel in April to the Olympic Training Facility in Colorado Springs, Colo., to compete in the International Air category. Over the course of two days of competition, they will be required to take 60 shots from the standing position, aiming at a target that is 10 meters away. To be
Walk of Hope Hoosier Jiffy Print Ad
Walk of Hope Hoosier Jiffy Print Ad (see here)
Unified Basketball season starts 3/4
This year’s Unified Basketball season kicks off March 4! The schedule on the days listed below will be as follows: Play starts at 6 p.m.Elementary school teams (grades 3-6) will play one quarter to begin the nightHigh school teams will play full games (6 minute quarters, running clock)At halftime of first high school game, middle school teams (grades 7 and 8) will play one quarter March 4 at Madison-Grant High School, starting at 6 p.m.:Elementary game: M-G vs. MarionFirst high school game: Marion vs.
Business Sale, The Box Express & More
Business Sale, The Box Express & More (1)(2)(3)
Near Space is hiring Director of Education And Training
Near Space is hiring Director of Education And Traininghttps://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3837814691/
Honeywell Arts & Entertainment Announces Tickets are now on sale!
Live Events | Dining Events | Education | Gift Cards | DonateTickets are now on sale! 38 Special Sat. May 18 at 7:30 pm Honeywell CenterWelcomed by 101.9 RocksLegendary Southern rock band 38 Special produced hits including “Hold On Loosely,” “Rockin’ Into The Night,” “Caught Up In You,” “Fantasy Girl,” “Back Where You Belong,” “Second Chance,” and more. Most seats
Marion Public Library Announces Upcoming Events
Marion Public Library Announces Upcoming Events (see here)
Now Hiring--Marion Utilities--Wastewater Maintenance Technician ICC JO #10609875
Marion Utilities in Marion, IN is hiringWastewater Maintenance Technician_______________________________________________________________View full job description at Indiana Career Connect using the following Job Order number…ICC JO #10609875 Wastewater Maintenance Technician
Limited Sessions Left - Join us in Sweetser on 2/22!
(png) Reminder: We need your input! We’re collaborating with Creative Insight Community Development and Ball State Indiana Communities Institute to craft a strategic vision for Grant County. Come be part of one of the regional community listening sessions below that fits your schedule. Together, we'll shape the future of Grant County through data snapshots, vision sharing, and engage in collaborative brainstorming on key issues. While each session may focus on regional discussions, they
CoFo Extends Scholarship Deadline to Accommodate FAFSA Delays
GRANT COUNTY — The Community Foundation of Grant County announces an extension of the deadline for the 2024 scholarship application due to unforeseen delays with the processing of the Department of Education’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The first step of the universal scholarship application submission process has been extended to March 31, 2024, to accommodate this delay. Hannah Yopp, Scholarship Solutions Manager at the Community Foundation, emphasized the impact on local students,
Easter Brunch at Hostess House
The Historic Wilson-Vaughn Hostess House Hostess House Easter Brunch Order Now 723 W 4th St, Marion, IN 46952, USA765-664-3755 Share on social Check out my website
Marion Kindergarten Roundup set for April 11
kroundup Marion Community Schools invites families of children who will be starting kindergarten next school year to attend our Kindergarten Roundup, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 11, at Bill Green Arena at Marion High School. Please bring your kindergartner-to-be with you! Children who will be 5 years old on or before Aug. 1, 2024, can attend kindergarten in the 2024-25 school year. (If you'd like to request early entry, we will have information about that at Kindergarten Roundup as well.) What you
Revamping Your Benefits Package: What Employers Need to Know
Offering a competitive benefits package is essential to attracting and retaining the best talent. However, as the needs of employees change, so too must the benefits that employers offer. In this article, we take a look at some of the most important benefits that employers should add to their rosters in order to stay competitive.Flexible Work Hours In today's rapidly-changing world, more and more employees are seeking flexible work arrangements. Whether it's the ability to work from home one or two days