News for Community
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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Carey Services in Marion, IN is hiring
Advancement Manager
Direct Support Specialist--Upland
Direct Support Specialist—Marion
Early Head Start Teacher
Early Head Start Substitute
Skills Specialist
Career Specialist
Van Driver—Part-Time
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View full job description at Indiana Career Connect using the following ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
As part of the Marion Community Schools All-City Art Show weekend, Marion High School will present the comedy Take Your Medicine in the MHS Little Theatre.
Come out and enjoy this comedy of errors as Dr. Jackson — a philosophy professor, not a surgeon — is put into an hilariously escalating series of situations requiring emergency medical care that he is not qualified to give, all in the name ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
The Marion High School Academic Giants are headed back to state finals!
With a third-place finish at the area Academic Super Bowl competition on April 17, the Giants earned a spot at the state competition, set for Saturday, May 4, at Purdue University. There, they will compete against six other schools in their division (Class 2). In total, 24 teams will compete in four divisions.Academic Super ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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Cityof Marion in Marion, IN is hiring
Administrative Assistant—Citywide Maintenance
Marion Police Officer
Splash House Crew--Parks & Recreation (Various Seasonal Positions)
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View full job description at Indiana Career Connect using the following Job Order number…
ICC JO #10703846 Administrative ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest
Monday, April 22, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor is hosting a free webinar on NEXT WEEK on Thursday, April 25 at 2:00pm ET: Women Small Business Owners: Improving Your Financial Security:
If you're a woman running a small business, you know that it can be both empowering and challenging. You have to make many decisions related to your business and its finances – but you still can’t forget your own financial ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Community
Monday, April 22, 2024
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2024 Earnings and Quarterly Dividend (read here)
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Monday, April 22, 2024
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Indiana high school students, ranging from grades 9 to 12, have the opportunity to receive free tuition and textbooks this summer with Ivy Tech Community College. Please watch the video and share this information and encourage others to do so as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-uDwVT908w
For additional details or information please contact any of the following ...read more
Categories: Education, Community, Human Interest
Monday, April 22, 2024
Marion High School’s next girls basketball head coach will be a familiar face: Ronikka Drake, a member of the MHS Class of 2008, who was a standout on the team and in the state during her time at the high school, and who went on to success on the national stage, playing guard for the D1 program at Northwestern University in Louisiana.
At its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 9, the Marion ...read more
Categories: Education, Community, Human Interest
Monday, April 22, 2024
Apply now for the FFY24 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP-S)The FFY 2024 Nonprofit Security Grant Program-State (NSGP-S) grant application window is now open for local applicants. To receive NSGP-S, organizations must NOT be located in Hamilton or Marion Counties.Due to the deadline to return applications to FEMA, the application period for ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest
Monday, April 22, 2024
The Hostess HouseUpcoming EventsDon't miss out on great events coming soon to the Historic Hostess House! Mother's Day Brunch is Sunday, May 12th. Tickets sell out quickly! Don't forget to take the mothers in your life out for a special brunch buffet complete with a Pie Bar. Learn More Events for 2024
Keep an eye out on social media and emails for these upcoming events. ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest
Thursday, April 18, 2024
It's Spring in Grant County, Indiana!Classic and Cool Favorites
Nifty attractions, outtasight events, rebellious celebrities and a lasagna-loving, fat cat.
Cool Places to Visit Spotlight
Cardinal ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Community
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Mental Health Matters (read here)
Categories: Human Interest, Community
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Round up at the register when youshop at Walmart from now until April 29.
Walmart stores are launching the 11th ‘Fight Hunger. Spark Change.’ campaign, with the goal of providing people facing hunger with access to the food and resources they need to thrive. Funds raised will stay right here in your community! Participating is easy; when you shop at Walmart, and they ask if you ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest
Thursday, April 18, 2024
The Grant County Historical Society will have guest speaker, Dr. Thomas Whiteman, Indiana Chairman of the America 250th Committee, at Marion Public Library on Wednesday, May 15th at 6:15 p.m. in meeting room B. We hope to have as many community stakeholders in attendance as possible to learn, start a conversation and plan for Marion.
Categories: Community, Human Interest
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance mental health care and support within our community, we are conducting a comprehensive Community Needs Assessment Survey.
Your insights and feedback are invaluable in helping us understand the current landscape of mental health needs and resources in our community.
We kindly ask for a few moments of your time to complete this survey. Your responses ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Community
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Two Marion High School JROTC cadets recently competed at USA Shooting’s Junior Olympics. Shooting in the International Air category, sophomore Andersson Guevara and freshman Danielle Purdy were among an elite group who qualified to attend the competition held at the Olympic Training Facility in Colorado Springs. Both represented themselves well during this high-pressure competition featuring the ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
View this email in your browserGive to Summer 2024!Hoosier Shakespeare Festival is only 5 weeks from the start from our summer season!We can’t do it without you. Become a Hoosier Shakespeare Festival sponsor or Patreon member and know you’ve made a significant contribution to the arts in your area. All donors that give more than $100 will be thanked on social media, in our online program ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Community
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Ivy Tech is excited to announce that our Project management Professional prep course is open for registration. It has also been approved for Next Level Job/Work Ready Grant funding eligibility. This means that anyone that meets the Next Level Job/Work Ready requirements (found here) can take this course for free through Ivy Tech Marion! Attached is a flyer. (see here)
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Education
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
READI 2.0 Award (read here) (picture)
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Thursday, April 11, 2024
City Awarded a Record $1.5 Mil Community Crossing Grant (read here)(congrats ltr)
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Mayor Morrell Releases First 100 Days Report, 4/10/24 (read here)
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Starting a new business venture can be an anxiety-inducing prospect, especially if you've faced setbacks in the past. However, with the right mindset and strategies, you can turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality. In this comprehensive guide, we provide you with valuable tips on how to get your dream business up and running, even if you've encountered setbacks along the way.
Have ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, General News Article, Press Release
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
MHS_2024_04_VarsityChoir_NashvilleHeritageFestival (see photo)
Members of the Marion High School Varsity Choir pose for a photo with their awards from the Worldstrides Heritage Music Competition in Nashville, held April 3-6, 2024. (Photo provided by Marion Community Schools)
Congratulations to the Marion High School Varsity Choir, which earned several awards last week at the Worldstrides ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Community
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Grant County, 4/8/2024 — The Community Foundation of Grant County has received a matching fund grant totaling $1.5 million as part of the eighth phase of Lilly Endowment Inc.’s initiative, Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT VIII).
This $1.5 million grant includes two matching fund components that will significantly bolster the Foundation’s ability to build financial assets and support ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Marion, IN-The Community School of the Arts is excited to announce that tickets are on sale now for the upcoming production of Finding Nemo Jr. The CSA Theatre compANY will perform this spectacular family musical filled with dozens of larger than life puppets at the F. Ritchie Walton Performing Arts Center at Marion High School on May 3rd and 4th at 7pm and May 5th at 2pm. Marlin, an anxious and ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
MARION UTILITIES
Marion Utilities in Marion, IN is hiringAssistant Director of Operations_______________________________________________________________View full job description at Indiana Career Connect using the following Job Order number…ICC JO #10676200 Assistant Director of ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
American Woodmark
American Woodmark in Gas City, IN is hiring
1st Shift Builders
Plant Engineer
Maintenance Manager
Health & Safety Manager
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View full job description at Indiana Career Connect using the following Job Order number…
ICC JO #10675060 1st Shift Builders ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest
Friday, April 05, 2024
Grant County Economic Growth Council's Housing Study (press release)
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Wednesday, April 03, 2024
Town Rummages (read here)
They will be June 7-8 this year and attached is a flyer/registration form with all the details. The flyers will be printed and distributed to the Circle K gas stations and a few other places toward the end of this week.
Categories: Human Interest, Community
Wednesday, April 03, 2024
Grant Regional Adult Education Information on Information Flyer (read here)
Categories: Education, Community, Human Interest
Wednesday, April 03, 2024
Classic and Cool Favorites
Nifty attractions, outtasight events, rebellious celebrities and a lasagna-loving, fat cat.
TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE EVENTSMonday, April 8
Marion is hosting Eclipse-a-palooza with trolley rides, live band, Hive Mind Market, ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest
Tuesday, April 02, 2024
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Honeywell Center in Wabash, IN is hiring
Grounds & Projects (Part-Time Seasonal)
Music Program Manager
Honeywell Hospitality Team (Full and Part-Time)
Prep Cook
Horticulture Specialist (Part-Time)
Stage Hand (Part-Time)
Music Lesson Instructor
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View full job description at Indiana Career Connect using ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest
Tuesday, April 02, 2024
Frances Slocum Elementary School has been recognized by the Indiana Department of Education for significant growth, and the Marion Community Schools Board of School Trustees honored the school’s staff at its most recent meeting, applauding them for this achievement.
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Stephanie Lockwood said this news is evidence that Marion Community ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Education, Press Release
Monday, April 01, 2024
Honeywell Arts & Entertainment Flyer (pdf)https://www.honeywellarts.org/30?utm_source=MISC&utm_medium=MISC&utm_campaign=QR-30AprilMarionChamberFlyer&utm_id=QR-30AprilMarionChamberFlyer
Categories: Community, Human Interest
Monday, April 01, 2024
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KOKOMO, Ind. — You can have a career as an artist.That’s the lesson Aaron Pickens hopes students in a north central Indiana school district learn from his time with them.Pickens, assistant professor of new media at Indiana University Kokomo, spent a week in March as an artist in residence with elementary students at Carroll Consolidated School Corp., Flora. He will return later in the ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Education
Monday, April 01, 2024
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Ivy Tech Community College, Marion campus, is excited to announce we will be hosting an Expungement and Resource Fair on May 4th, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
This event will provide an opportunity for community members to learn about the expungement process, connect with local resources, and meet hiring employers.
Below is a copy of our advertisement flyer. This flyer is not yet ...read more
Categories: Education, Community, Human Interest
Monday, April 01, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor is hosting a free webinar on Thursday, April 25 at 2:00pm ET: Women Small Business Owners: Improving Your Financial Security:
If you're a woman running a small business, you know that it can be both empowering and challenging. You have to make many decisions related to your business and its finances – but you still can’t forget your own financial health. Working to ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest
Monday, April 01, 2024
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We're thrilled to bring you an opportunity that could redefine your career trajectory and set you on a path to excellence!
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Dates: May 6 - May 10
Time: 9 AM - 4 PM
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Categories: Community, Education, Human Interest
Thursday, March 28, 2024
DWD Technology Group - Employee Certification Press Release (read here)(picture)
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Ivy Tech Offers New Class (read here)
Categories: Community, Education, Human Interest
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Marion Housing Authority in Marion, IN is hiringJanitor / CustodianMaintenance Tech IMaintenance Mechanic II_______________________________________________________________View full job description at Indiana Career Connect using the following Job Order number…ICC JO #10668675 Janitor / Custodian ICC JO #10668688 Maintenance Tech I ICC ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest
Monday, March 25, 2024
Live Events | Dining Events | Education | Gift Cards | DonateIn April 1994, the Honeywell Center opened a 75,000 square foot expansion that included the Ford Theater, Eugenia's Restaurant, and many other areas.Now, you can celebrate 30 years with special show discounts!
View All Show ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Walk of Hope 2024 (see poster)
Categories: Community, Human Interest
Monday, March 18, 2024
2024 Grant County Senior Expo (read here)
Categories: Community, Human Interest
Thursday, March 14, 2024
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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!
Categories: Human Interest, Community
Monday, March 11, 2024
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Categories: Community, Human Interest
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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 ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Economic, General News Article, Press Release
