Annual Christmas parade returns to Marion
Eva SchmitzThe city of Marion held its annual Christmas City USA parade on Saturday. “I think for us to see everybody…
Read MoreMarion Public Library hosts local author fair
Ellie RinckMarion Public Library hosted a fair celebrating local authors on Saturday, highlighting creativity, resilience and the power of storytelling. Among…
Read MoreHoliday market brings cheer to Upland
Jayd HoveyThe annual “A Very Merry Christmas Market” was held at Pierce Church in Upland on Saturday. This was the market’s…
Read MoreAfrican Children’s Choir performs at local Marion church
Kaelyn JohnsonLast Sunday, the African Children’s Choir performed at Brookhaven Wesleyan Church during their morning service times. Enid Namugenyi, former African…
Read MoreInternational vocal ensemble visits Grant County
London vocal ensemble VOCES8 visited Grant County on Oct. 27 as part of their USA 2025 fall concert tour. The…
Read MoreAshley’s Ice Cream Cafe buys Mama’s Hometown Market
Ashley’s Ice Cream Cafe, located in downtown Marion, has bought out Mama’s Hometown Market. Through social media on Sept. 28,…
Read MoreParks department hires part-time security
During the week of Sept. 24, the city of Marion implemented park security for Marion’s 13 parks to reduce the…
Read MoreUpland hosts 5th annual community market
Last Friday vendors from the Upland Community Market and surrounding areas participated in the fifth annual fall festival hosted by…
Read MoreMarion Public Library introduces Black history exhibit
Marion Public Library partnered with the NAACP to create a Black history exhibit about lynching. Rebecca Scheer, the recording secretary…
Read MoreMississinewa 1812 returns in brand new location
Andrew ScalfGrant County’s annual reenactment of The War of 1812 is back in a new location south of Marion and North…
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