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IHC Marion Pharmacy Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting, Feb. 19
Hoosiers By the Lumbers Labor Market Review
Your Monthly Snapshot of the Region Labor Market ReviewThe Labor Market Review contains a monthly snapshot of various labor market information in Economic Growth Region 3. This report consists of data for November 2025. Some of the data in this report includes:Labor force: employment and unemployment Consumer Price IndexUnemployment insurance claimsWARN NoticesIndiana Career Connect: applicants and job postingsIndustry employmentBureau of Labor Statistics commentaryView The ReportContact
Fire Dept. Taking Bids for New Pumper Truck
Fire Dept. Taking Bids for New Pumper TruckShareemailfacebooklinkedin Jan 22, 2026 | Web Administrator Attached is an Invitation for Bids for a new pumper truck for the Marion Fire Department. Bids will be accepted between now and Friday, February 13th, 2026 at 3pm. Please view the document for more information.Files Attached: MFD Truck Invitation for Bids Jan 2026 MFD-Truck-Invitation-for-Bids-Jan-2026.f1769114032.pdf (146.77 KB)
BOGO Tix for Shining Star, January 31st
All Shining Star tickets are buy one get one free! Promotional code: EWFBOGO TICKETS THE AMAZING RE-CREATION OF THE BAND, THE LEGENDS, THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES EARTH, WIND AND FIRE. SHINING STAR IS THE CLOSEST AND ONLY PRODUCTION TO EMBODY THE AURA OF THE 1970'S SUPER GROUP EARTH, WIND AND FIRE. THE MAGIC, THE LOOK THE MUSIC, THE VERSATILITY, THE VOCALS, THE ESSENCE , THE SONGS, THE ENERGY, THE HORNS, AND THE SPIRIT.... WATCH AND LISTEN HERE! 100 Auditorium Drive * Gas City, IN
Art Alive with Alecia Ribbon-Cutting
Purdue To Host Just In Time Career Fair on April 15th, 2026
Purdue is hosting the Just In Time Career Fair on April 15th, 2026! This is Purdue’s only career fair that welcomes all employers from all industries and provides a unique opportunity to connect with Boilermaker Talent across all majors.This is your chance to recruit and engage with top-notch Purdue Talent in hopes to fill those 'just in time' summer internships and full-time opportunities. Space is limited, so register today! For more details and information, use the registration link
Indiana Wesleyan University to Open New Marion Welcome Center Feb. 19
Indiana Wesleyan University to Open New Marion Welcome Center Feb. 19 MARION, Ind. (Jan. 21, 2026) — Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) will officially open its new campus Welcome Center on February 19, offering prospective students, families, and guests a dedicated place to learn what it is like to be an IWU student and to experience the university before enrolling. The Welcome Center will serve as the primary starting point for Marion campus visits, providing an introduction to programs, the
4 MJH Students Earn Top Awards at Regional Art Competition;
4 MJH students earn top awards at regional art competition; 10 other MCS students also honoredGold Key winner will continue on to national Scholastic Art Awards competition. Four McCulloch Junior High School students earned the highest regional honor for their artwork submitted to the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards and will continue on to national-level competition. Three other McCulloch students and seven Marion High School students were also recognized for their outstanding work.Tallulah Gibson, MJH
SBA Offers Disaster Relief to Indiana Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Indiana who sustained economic losses caused by the drought beginning Sept. 30, 2025. The disaster declaration covers the counties of Adams, Allen, Blackford, Carroll, Cass, Clinton, Dekalb, Delaware, Fulton, Grant, Hamilton, Henry, Howard, Huntington, Jay, Kosciusko, Madison, Miami, Noble, Pulaski, Randolph,
Marion Kindergarten Round Up Set for April 9
Marion Kindergarten Roundup set for April 9Mark your calendars! 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 9, 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, 2026, can attend kindergarten in the 2026-27 school year. (If you'd like to request early entry, we will have information
Minnetrista Announces Transition to Dual Leadership Model
Minnetrista Announces Transition to Dual Leadership Model Written By Brea Cunningham January 28, 2026 Media Contact: Brea Cunningham, Director of Marketing & CommunicationsE-mail: bcunningham@minnetrista.netTel: 765.287.3525 Muncie, IN—Minnetrista Museum & Gardens, has announced the adoption of a dual leadership model, effective January 2026, designed to enhance strategic capacity and support the organization’s continued growth and community impact. Under this structure, Brian Statz will continue serving
Marion Health & Thriving Grant County Present Stuffed Animal Clinic Feb. 3
Marion Health, in partnership with GROW: Thriving Grant County, Thriving Mill Township, will be sponsoring our first Stuffed Animal Clinic. This FREE event will take place on Tuesday, February 3rd from 10am-12noon. Spots are limited. Please register your attendance by filling out the following Google form: https://forms.gle/9NNi5niW2yJzgYdDABring your favorite stuffed animal for a check up! Your child will get to be doctor for the day, and will give their beloved stuffed animal a full checkup. Families
Radiant Health Announces Leadership Transition
Minnetrista Announces ''Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See'' January 24 through April 12, 2026
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens is honored to announce the opening of Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See, on view January 24 through April 12, 2026, in the Center Building, Gallery 3.This powerful exhibition examines the life and legacy of Emmett Till and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, whose courage helped galvanize the modern civil rights movement. Through compelling images and firsthand narratives, the exhibition invites visitors to reflect on the past, confront difficult truths, and consider
Free In-person Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Gatekeeper Training Feb 9
A free in-person Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Gatekeeper Training is being offered by Purdue Extension and Purdue Fort Wayne’s Behavioral Health and Family Studies Institute on Monday, February 9, 2:00 – 4:00 PM at the Marion Public Library (600 S. Washington St., Marion, IN 46953). Registration is required. To register visit, http://www.bit.ly/PurdueQPR Program Description QPR is an evidence-based suicide prevention training program created by the QPR Institute. In this training, participants
Criminal Justice Students’ Campus Experience Leads to Law Enforcement Careers
PRESS RELEASE Criminal justice students’ campus experience leads to law enforcement careers KOKOMO, Ind. — Hands-on experience as Indiana University Kokomo campus police cadets led Lainey Armes and Trenton Rawls to employment at the Kokomo Police Department before they graduated. Armes, from Tipton, and Rawls, from Kokomo, completed criminal justice degrees in December, but were sworn in as KPD officers in September. “It’s the best job in the world,” Rawls said. “I truly believe the department we
CSA Civic Theatre Announces “Love at First Act,”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CSA Civic Theatre Announces “Love at First Act,” It's First-Ever Interactive Season Reveal Fundraiser Marion, Indiana — CSA Civic Theatre invites the community to fall in love with theatre at Love at First Act, a one-of-a-kind Valentine’s event that combines matchmaking fun with the exciting reveal of the upcoming CSA Civic Theatre season. This marks the first event of its kind at CSA Civic Theatre and serves as a special fundraising event supporting future productions and
Free Suicide Prevention Training
Sweet Tasting February 11th at Senior Center
SWEET TASTING DESSERTS & CANDY FEBRUARY 11, 2026 1-3 PM $5 @ THE SENIOR CENTER
Learn to Skate at Idyl Wyld
Free Pet Vaccines January 30
Community School of the Arts Theatre Company Announces Step Through a Story – The 10th Annual Festival of Shorts
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Community School of the Arts Theatre Company AnnouncesStep Through a Story – The 10th Annual Festival of Shorts Marion, Indiana — The Community School of the Arts (CSA) Theatre Company is thrilled to announce its upcoming production, Step Through a Story – The 10th Annual Festival of Shorts, celebrating a decade of storytelling through powerful, bite-sized theatrical moments. Performances will take place at the James Dean Memorial Theatre, located inside the CSA Civic Theatre
Part-time Students Honored for Academic Success (Grant County Students Listed)
Part-time students honored for academic success KOKOMO, Ind. — This week, Indiana University Kokomo recognized part-time students who earned a place on the dean’s list for 2025. To qualify for the dean’s list, each student must maintain a minimum 3.5 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale. Those honored, listed by hometown, are: Alexandria Clarissa Anne Kepner Avilla Jacob Skinner Bloomington Lazar Jankovic Vukasin Jankovic Tasnia Mahbub Brookston Olivia Newcom Bunker
200 Tickets Released at 50% off to see Shining Star on January 31at The GCPAC
200 tickets released at 50% off to see Shining Star on January 31, 2026.Promotion code is: MarionWhile they last at THEgascitypac.com Earth, Wind and Fire have never sounded so good!
IUK Nursing Grads Honored in Pinning Ceremony (Includes Grant County Residents)
PRESS RELEASE Nursing graduates honored in pinning ceremony KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo’s School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions (SNAHP) honored its December 2025 graduates at its pinning ceremony on Thursday (December 18) in Havens Auditorium. Thirty students earned the traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), while 10 completed the second-degree BSN accelerated track. Dean Angela Opsahl welcomed the graduating class, family, friends, faculty, and staff to the
Thriving Through the Surge: Smart Ways to Handle Sudden Business Growth
When a small business experiences a sudden surge in demand, the initial excitement can quickly be tempered by the reality of stretched systems, overwhelmed staff, and precarious finances. Managing rapid growth isn’t just about keeping up — it’s about making intentional choices that preserve quality, protect cash flow, and prepare the company for sustainable scaling. Unplanned expansion can strain operations, hurt customer satisfaction, and create lasting financial instability if not managed carefully.
Celtic Magic St. Patrick's Day, March 17th at The GCPAC
Prepare for the best St. Patrick's Day Party EVER! The Magic of Daniel Greenwolf is a show that takes Highly Visual Magic, Theatrical Storytelling, Exhilarating Irish Music, Interactive Comedy, & Thrilling Danger and wraps it in a Celtic Theme that has been described as “A Witty, Modern-Day Celtic Viking. Like James Joyce with a Broad Sword.” Tuesday, March 17, 2026 TICKETS GO ON SALE THIS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2025! This ALL-AGES show will start at 6:00PM with all the glory of St. Patrick's Day
How Smart Accounting Keeps Small Businesses Confident and Compliant
When you’re running a small business, financial health is just as critical as customer growth. Owners often think of accounting only in terms of compliance — filing taxes or meeting state requirements — but in reality, disciplined accounting practices provide the visibility you need to make confident growth decisions. Whether you’re hiring your first employee, taking out a line of credit, or preparing for expansion, clarity in your books removes the guesswork. Track Cash Flow Like a Daily Pulse Cash
How Smart Companies Build Bridges Across Departments
The challenge isn’t that departments don’t want to collaborate. It’s that they often don’t know how to do it meaningfully. Despite the best intentions, silos form easily and solidify over time, leaving once-fluid organizations rigid and reactive. The businesses that figure out how to breach those invisible walls—those are the ones that grow faster, solve problems quicker, and weather disruption with less drama. Interdepartmental communication isn’t just a buzzword anymore; it’s the backbone of companies
Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant: All You Have to Do Is Ask Acrobat’s Generative AI Document & PDF Tool
Adobe Acrobat has long been an invaluable tool for business owners, entrepreneurs, and employees all over the world thanks to its wide array of PDF generation and editing tools. Now, Acrobat AI Assistant offers new benefits for businesses of all sizes. Acrobat AI Assistant’s revolutionary software can transform your business with its incredible features: Content Summarization and Insights: Long documents can be overwhelming to review, especially for busy entrepreneurs. The AI Assistant can
