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Wednesday, March 11, 2026
New coaches, new energy for MHS soccer teamsWelcome, Coach Hancock and Coach Allison! Both the boys and girls soccer teams at Marion High School will have new head coaches at the helm heading into the 2026 season.  Both coaches are on the job and planning for the coming season. MHS and MCS are excited to see the next chapter of Giants soccer begin. Hancock to head up girls soccer Blake Hancock ...read more
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Tuesday, March 10, 2026
  PRESS RELEASE Twin sisters pioneer honors program for online RN to BSN students KOKOMO, Ind. — Twin sisters Ashley Derf and Heather Grandstaff love a challenge. So, when they were invited to join Indiana University Kokomo’s honors program as students in the online RN to BSN program, the siblings were determined to take the opportunity. Grandstaff, from Walton, reached out to honors program ...read more
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Tuesday, March 10, 2026
 Minnetrista Welcomes Joshua Harris-Till for Community Conversations Connected to Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See Written By Brea Cunningham March 9, 2026 Media Contact: Brea Cunningham, Director of Marketing & CommunicationsE-mail: bcunningham@minnetrista.netTel: 765.287.3525   Muncie, IN—Minnetrista Museum & Gardens, will welcome Joshua Harris-Till for a series of ...read more
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Tuesday, March 10, 2026
AnnouncementBall State PBS Documentary: "Now Entering Marion"Shareemailfacebooklinkedintwitterreddit Mar 9, 2026  |  Web Administrator Ball State PBS’s most recent doc­u­men­tary under their ​“Now Enter­ing…” series is all about Mar­i­on, Indi­ana — hon­ing in on our rich his­to­ry, the arts, basketball. It is view­able on YouTube at:  Related Posts
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Tuesday, March 10, 2026
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Tuesday, March 10, 2026
  PRESS RELEASE Health Professions Exploration camp offers hands-on experience for middle schoolers KOKOMO, Ind. — Do you know a middle school student interested in health care? Register them for an inside look at careers in nursing and beyond at the Indiana University Kokomo Health Professions Exploration camp, planned for June 22-26 on campus. Leigh Swartzendruber, director of the RN to ...read more
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Wednesday, March 04, 2026
​Brianna Coffing ;​Haley Anderson ;​+17 others​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Marion Community School of the Arts Now Accepting Applications for 2026–2027 Board of Directors Marion, IN — The Marion Community School of the Arts (CSA) is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for individuals interested in ...read more
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Wednesday, March 04, 2026
Dozens of Marion musicians earn ISSMA’s top award at State Solo & Ensemble   Marion Community Schools congratulates more than four 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. ...read more
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Wednesday, March 04, 2026
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Wednesday, March 04, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarion Community School of the Arts Awarded IYI Well-Being Project Grant to Strengthen Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Efforts Marion, Indiana — Marion Community School of the Arts (CSA) is proud to announce that it has been awarded the IYI Well-Being Project Grant to support a comprehensive Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) initiative across ...read more
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Wednesday, March 04, 2026
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Wednesday, March 04, 2026
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Wednesday, February 25, 2026
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Wednesday, February 25, 2026
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Wednesday, February 25, 2026
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Wednesday, February 25, 2026
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Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Dozens of Marion musicians advance to ISSMA’s Solo & Ensemble state competition   Dozens of Marion Community Schools students competed in the annual ISSMA Solo & Ensemble competitions in the past month, and many brought home top ratings for their performances. More than 50 Marion Community Schools students have advanced to the state level competition! State qualifiers:  Audrey Alsup ...read more
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Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Huhtamaki Foundation boosts GRCC advanced manufacturing programGrant will support expansion of opportunities for area students Grant Regional Career Center is excited to be a recipient of a Huhtamaki Foundation grant of $20,000 to support their advanced manufacturing program. Huhtamaki, which operates a manufacturing facility in Marion that produces paper goods, supports community initiatives ...read more
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Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Radiant Health Announces 22nd Annual Circle of Friends Fundraiser [Marion, IN – 2/19/26] Radiant Health will host its 22nd Annual Circle of Friends  Fundraiser, on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Ivy Tech  Community College – Conference Center, 261 S. Commerce Dr., Marion, IN 46953.  Presented by Charlie & Bernie Wallace, this year’s event will center on the ...read more
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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
  PRESS RELEASE IU Kokomo offers free financial aid help at College Goal Sunday KOKOMO, Ind. — Students and families can access scholarships and financial aid to make college affordable, with free assistance available at College Goal Sunday February 22. Financial aid experts will be available from 2 to 4 p.m. in the IU Kokomo Library, 2300 S. Washington St. Kokomo, to help families complete ...read more
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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Marion names Giants’ home court in honor of Coach Blackmon   With Marion High School Coach James Blackmon retiring at the end of this basketball season as one of the school’s most successful coaches, the school is honoring him by naming his longtime home court after him. Blackmon is finishing up his 13th season as head coach of the Marion Giants. He has the second highest win total, trailing ...read more
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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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 December 2025. Some of the data in this report includes:Labor force: employment and unemployment Consumer Price IndexUnemployment insurance claimsWARN NoticesIndiana Career ...read more
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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Quarterly Reports are Available Three different quarterly reports includes information on online job ads, industry sector employment and wages, and UI claimants in Economic Growth Region 6.  Real-Time Job Demand Online job postings summary of real-time data including skills, certifications, and education/experience from many different online job boards.View the ...read more
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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
  PRESS RELEASE IU Kokomo launches three-year direct admit nursing degree KOKOMO, Ind. — Future health care providers can now earn a nursing degree in three years with Indiana University Kokomo’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Direct Admission pathway — allowing the campus to help fill the critical need for nurses in north central Indiana. Launching in January 2027, the pathway allows ...read more
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Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Grant County Honor Band concert set for 3/17   Next month, some of the best young musicians in the area will gather together for a special performance as the Grant County Public High School Honor Band.   The public is invited to come out and enjoy this special performance, set for Tuesday, March 17, at the Chapel Auditorium at Indiana Wesleyan University. Admission is ...read more
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Wednesday, February 04, 2026
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Wednesday, January 28, 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 ...read more
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