News for Political & Government
Thursday, August 06, 2026
HOW MARION WORKSWhat does it take to keep an entire city running behind the scenes?
In this episode of How Marion Works, host Layla Price-Bodkin and co-host Lillian Harshaw sit down with Ajay Papai, Superintendent of Citywide Maintenance. Ajay shares an exclusive look at the critical work, daily operations, and unexpected challenges involved in keeping Marion moving every single day.
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Categories: Political & Government, Community, Press Release
Wednesday, August 05, 2026
August Citywide Cleanup, 8/8/26Shareemailfacebooklinkedin
Aug 5, 2026 | Web Administrator
We’re excited to have Trusted Facility Solutions as our food & drink sponsor!
Thank you to the Central Midwest Carpenters’ Union this month for being our Central Location volunteer group!
To learn more, visit the link below.Citywide Cleanups
Categories: Community, Political & Government, Press Release
Wednesday, August 05, 2026
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Request for Funding (RFF)
Recovery Housing Stabilization & Compliance Initiative
Funding Available: $150,000 total (up to six awards of up to $25,000 each)Funding Source: City of Marion Opioid Settlement Funds
Purpose
The City of Marion invites eligible recovery housing providers to submit Requests for Funding (RFF) to strengthen ...read more
Categories: Economic, Healthcare, Political & Government, Press Release, Community
Monday, July 20, 2026
How Marion Works Ep. 13 -Immerse yourself in the newest episode of How Marion Works’ Standout Business Edition with special guest Jamie Keys of Abide Collective! Jamie opens up about her faith and determination to bring to life a vision of offering an experiential retail store in Marion.Listen to this episodeThank you for listening and sharing!
Categories: Human Interest, Political & Government
Monday, July 20, 2026
The City of Marion is seeking input from local homeowners about home repair needs throughout Marion neighborhoods. If you or someone you know owns a home in Marion that needs home repairs — roof, HVAC, accessibility updates, or electrical work — we want to hear from you. Take just five minutes to fill out the Grant County Critical Repair Survey: ...read more
Categories: Community, Political & Government, Press Release
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The City of Marion is excited to continue development within the Riverfront District.
Please be advised that the city-owned parking lots located between 1st and 2nd Streets, and Washington Street and Boots Street, will be permanently closed starting this Wednesday at 8:00 AM. The City will begin installing orange fencing on Tuesday in advance of the closure to secure the property in preparation ...read more
Categories: Political & Government, Economic, Press Release
Thursday, July 09, 2026
The Marion Common Council will soon have a vacancy for the Marion Utilities Service Board. This appointment is a four-year term beginning August 1, 2026, and ending on July 31, 2030. Resumes must accompany an application that can be picked up or emailed from the Marion City Clerk’s office or emailed to councilpresident@cityofmarion.in.gov no later than July 15, 2026, at ...read more
Categories: Political & Government, Community
Thursday, July 02, 2026
The latest Standout Business Edition of How Marion Works features Jeff Richardson of Obi’s Barbecue! Find out what it takes to transform a raw passion for authentic barbecue into a beloved local favorite. Listen: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2440330/episodes/19384102Follow this series: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2440330/follow
Categories: Political & Government, Community, Press Release
Friday, June 26, 2026
Categories: Press Release, Community, Art & Entertainment, Political & Government
Monday, June 08, 2026
On February 9, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division published a Federal Register notice, Minimum Wage for Federal Contracts Covered by Executive Order 13658, Notice of Rate Change in Effect, 91 Fed. Reg. 5783, announcing the annual update to the hourly minimum wage for federal contract workers covered by Executive Order 13658. The rates announced in this notice apply ...read more
Categories: Economic, Political & Government, Press Release
Thursday, May 28, 2026
In Season 2, Episode 10 of How Marion Works, we pull back the curtain on local infrastructure with Sherry Loshnowsky, the Communications Specialist with Marion Utilities.
Listen to the full episode here.
Categories: Political & Government, Community, Press Release
Sunday, May 17, 2026
State approves Marion School Board’s new election districts
The state has approved an amended organization plan for the Marion Community Schools Board of School Trustees that changes the way its members are elected.
On October 28, 2025, the Marion School Board voted to adopt the plan. After completing all legal requirements, the plan was submitted to the Indiana State Board of Education ...read more
Categories: Community, Political & Government, Education, Press Release