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First Farmers Partners with New Life Ministries

First Farmers Bank & Trust Partners with New Life Ministries to Support Local Families in NeedFirst Farmers Bank & Trust Northern Region Team at New Life Ministries 2025 Spring Banquet    CONVERSE, Ind. (May 20, 2025) — First Farmers Bank & Trust is proud to announce a new partnership with New Life Ministries, a local nonprofit committed to serving individuals and families in need through vital food, housing, and ministry programs. During New Life’s Spring Banquet, representatives from First Farmers Bank

Bridges to Health Clinic Hires Executive Director

BRIDGES TO HEALTH CLINIC HIRES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The board of directors of Bridges to Health free health clinic is pleased to announce that it has hired Greg Maynard as the organization’s executive director. “We’ve extremely excited to have someone with Greg’s background as our new executive director,” said Kelley Hochstetler, board chairperson for Bridges to Health. “His vast experience with non-profit organizations and community engagement is a huge plus as the board and the staff look to the future

Afena's Free Shred Day June 7th

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Circus Coming to Sweetser June 15th

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Surf Internet Passes 200,000 Fiber-Optic Passings Across Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan

Across the Great Lakes RegionDownload Press Release Surf Internet construction crews install fiber-optic cable in a residential neighborhood, part of the network expansion that has now reached more than 200,000 serviceable addresses across the Great Lakes region. ELKHART, Ind. (May 13, 2025) – Surf Internet® has reached a major milestone with the completion of its 200,000th fiber-optic internet passing—referring to homes and businesses where service is now available—across Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan.

City of Marion Home Repair Assistance Helps 18

Home Repair Assistance Helps 18 LocalsShareemailfacebook May 12, 2025  |  Web Administrator The City of Mar­i­on’s Home Repair Assis­tance Pro­gram approved last year is help­ing a total of 18 res­i­dents with var­i­ous need­ed home repairs through­out Mar­i­on. These are just a few of many smil­ing faces from this pro­gram to improve our city while help­ing with blight elim­i­na­tion. The City of Mar­i­on and Com­mon Coun­cil made $100,000 avail­able through its Blight Elim­i­na­tion Pro­gram in 2024 to

Summers of Marion Recognized as One of Best Places to Work in Indiana for 3rd Consecutive Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Summers of Marion Recognized as One of the Best Places to Work in Indiana for Third Consecutive Year Summers of Marion is proud to announce its inclusion in the 2025 Best Places to Work in Indiana list ranking in the Top 5 of the Small-Medium Company category, a prestigious recognition awarded by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and Workforce Research Group. This marks the third consecutive year Summers of Marion has received this honor, reinforcing its continued commitment to

Collabora Launches ''Data Drive'' to Power Informed Decisions

   100 S Washington St.     Marion, Indiana 46952                      Press Release                Contact: Meagan MathiasCommunity Leadership Director Community Foundation of Grant CountyEmail: Meagan@GiveToGrant.org    May 7, 2025                                                                  Collabora Launches “Data Drive” to Power Informed Decisions in Grant CountyA new community indicators dashboard for Grant

IUK students Demo Water Conservation to Area Students

PRESS RELEASE IUK students demonstrate water conservation to area middle schoolers KOKOMO, Ind. — It’s one thing to hear when you throw a candy wrapper out your car window, it could end up as trash in a nearby creek. It’s another to see that demonstrated in bright colors. Students from Indiana University Kokomo showed the impact of litter and other pollutants on the watershed at a recent Earth Day event attended by nearly 500 middle schoolers, using a watershed table, a model that shows how all water,

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Fun Ways to Boost Local During Small Business Month

Think Small, Act Big: Fun Ways to Boost Local During Small Business MonthAnother calendar page has come and gone and with it, we’re ushering in May and Small Business Month. There’s no better time to show some local love! Small businesses are the heartbeat of our community. They’re the coffee shops where we meet friends, the boutiques that stock one-of-a-kind finds, and the service providers who remember our names and donate to our causes. But before you think this is a new call to spend money, know that

15+ Inexpensive Ways to Advertise Your Business

15+ Inexpensive Ways to Advertise Your Business     You know the old adage, “It takes money to make money”? While that may be true, marketing and advertising don’t have to cost a fortune. In fact, some of the most effective ways to get your business noticed are either free or surprisingly affordable (especially with the technology available). Whether you’re just getting started or trying to grow on a tight budget, here are 15 creative and cost-effective ideas to boost your visibility and draw in

IWU Receives ECFA Accreditation for Financial Integrity

Indiana Wesleyan University Accredited by National Organization for Financial Integrity MARION, IN (May 6, 2025) – Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) has received official accreditation from the Evangelical Council for Financial Integrity (ECFA), a national organization recognized for promoting financial integrity among Christ-centered institutions.  The accreditation affirms IWU's commitment to transparency, ethical governance, and responsible financial stewardship. The ECFA's rigorous accreditation

Industrial Robotics Bootcamp - June 2-June6

Industrial Robotics Bootcamp - Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) Level 1 Ready to launch your skills in advanced manufacturing and automation? Join us for an immersive PLC Manufacturing Skills Academy designed for those new to programmable logic controllers (PLCs) or looking to solidify foundational knowledge. What You’ll Learn: Gain hands-on experience with PLC hardware and software through in-person, lab-based training. You’ll explore PLC components, programming basics, logical operations, and

IRS Resources for Small Business Owners

During National Small Business Week (May 4-10, 2025), we hope you’ll find the IRS resources for small business owners noted below and in the attached as information which you can share with your those who operate, or are considering starting, a small business.   Here are some IRS small business resources that can help your education efforts:The attached promotion bundle, which includes themes, resource links and sample social media messages for each day of National Small Business WeekThe Small Business

SHRM CP/SCP Certification Prep at Ivy Tech June 11-13, Registration Closes May 28

SHRM CP/SCP Certification Preparation Build the knowledge and confidence you need to succeed on the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP exam. This interactive, three-day virtual bootcamp is led by Ivy Tech’s Executive Director of Human Resources and provides expert instruction alongside comprehensive preparation materials. What’s Included:Live, instructor-led Zoom sessionsStudy materials and guided prepInstructor support during and after classCertificate of completion Dates: June 11–13, 2025Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Community Garden Planting Day May 9

New Hours at Minnetrista's Betty's Cabin: Explore Family Fun

Explore More Family Fun with New Hours and Activities at Betty’s Cabin  April 30, 2025 Media Contact: Brea Cunningham, Director of Marketing & CommunicationsE-mail: bcunningham@minnetrista.netTel: 765.287.3525 Muncie, IN—Minnetrista Museum & Gardens is thrilled to announce exciting updates to the hours at Betty’s Cabin, now welcoming families every Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday from Noon to 5 p.m. And the best part? Admission is free, making it the perfect weekend spot for

CASA Sand Sculpture Artfest July 12, Registration Open

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Westfield, Mississinewa Students Enjoy IUK Etiquette Meal

PRESS RELEASE More photos here Westfield, Mississinewa students learn dining skills during IUK etiquette meal KOKOMO, Ind. — What do you do if your job interview includes dinner? About 40 juniors from Westfield High School and Mississinewa High School are prepared for this possibility after attending an etiquette luncheon at Indiana University Kokomo. Stephanie Herschberger, event services specialist, walked students through an elegant meal from soup to dessert, served on china with cloth napkins and

IU Teacher Apprentices Chart New Path

PRESS RELEASE More information here  From Frankfort to the Front of the class: IU's new teacher apprentices chart a new path KOKOMO, Ind. — In a quiet corner of Indiana, six future educators are stepping into classrooms —not just as students, but as early participants in a promising new approach to building the state's next generation of teachers. Marsaili Abney, Inelda Southerly Ramos, Yoana Angeles, Kristina Light, Celeste Rodriguez, and Amber Shirar form the first cohort of Indiana University’s newly

National Day of Prayer, Marion Event, May 1st

Join Us for National Day of Prayer, 5/1/25Shareemailfacebooklinkedintwitterreddit Apr 29, 2025  |  Web Administrator Every­one is invit­ed to the Mar­i­on Munic­i­pal Build­ing on Thurs­day, May 1st, 2025 for Nation­al Day of Prayer. Pas­tors from the com­mu­ni­ty will be present to lead every­one in prayer on this day at 12pm in the first floor lob­by of City Hall (301 S. Bran­son St., Mar­i­on, IN, 46952). *There is only one entrance to City Hall (off of McClure St.), but it will lead direct­ly into

Marion Senior Named Academic All Star

MHS senior named Indiana Academic All-StarNathaniel Beck, valedictorian of MHS Class of 2025, is among top 40 students in the state Marion High School senior Nathaniel Beck has been named an Indiana Academic All-Star, an honor earned by only 40 high school seniors in the state. Beck is planning to attend Purdue University, where he plans to study chemical engineering. He was honored with the other All-Stars at a luncheon Thursday, April 24, in Indianapolis. The Academic All-Stars were chosen from a field

Donation Builds Buck Family Sports Complex, Groundbreaking May 7

Press ReleaseDonation boosts City funds to build Buck Family Sports Complex; Groundbreaking 5/7/25Shareemailfacebooklinkedintwitterreddit Apr 24, 2025  |  Web Administrator The City of Mar­i­on has received a gen­er­ous dona­tion from Mar­i­on High School alum Julie Buck Moore­head towards the cre­ation of a sports com­plex in Mat­ter Park in her grand­par­ents’ hon­or. The Buck Fam­i­ly Sports Com­plex will house bas­ket­ball courts for the first time in Mat­ter Park, as well as ten­nis courts, and

MJH Earns ISSMA's Highest Honor

MJH earns ISSMA's highest honor for 10th time in a rowMcCulloch is the only school in the state to earn ISSMA's J/M/E Total Department All Music Award every year it has been given For the 10th time in row, the McCulloch Junior High School music department has qualified for the Indiana State School Music Association’s highest honor, the J/M/E Total Department All Music Award — the only school in the state to do so 10 times in a row, and one of only six schools in the state to earn the award this

Pickleball Tournament Memorial Day, May 26 at Fairmount Camp

Family Fun: Arbor Day at Minnetrista April 26

Celebrate the roots of sustainability at the 2025 Muncie Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, April 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Minnetrista Museum & Gardens. This free, family-friendly event honors Muncie’s 27th year as a Tree City USA, bringing the community together to explore nature, plant for the future, and take home a tree of their own. At 10:30 a.m., Mayor Dan Ridenour will present the official Arbor Day proclamation, celebrating our city’s ongoing commitment to urban forestry and environmental

IUK Offers College Prep Camp June 9-13

PRESS RELEASE IUK offers college prep camp for Marion Community Schools Middle school students from Marion will get an inside look at college life, at Indiana University Kokomo’s free Ignite Your Future camp June 9-13. Brandi Keith, adjunct professor of sociology and student success, said incoming sixth and seventh graders from the Marion Community Schools will participate in on campus activities June 9-12, followed by a field trip in their community on June 13. Their goal is for students to start

5K Fun Run May 24 at Fairmount Camp

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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

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