Chronicle-Tribune

01/25/2025

Oscar Gutierrez, who is serving as a municipal advisor to the finance team, addressed both boards and explained financing options for the County Jail project.

One of those would be to raise the county tax by 0.2 percent.

“Legislatively, under the last session, the county went through the process to give itself the option to increase the local income tax by one-fifth of 1 percent,” Gutierrez said. “What that means to the average resident would be roughly $2 a week. Roughly speaking, that’s what that would mean on their income.”

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MARION — The Grant County Commissioners and members of the County Council met Wednesday to discuss the new jail committee board and to learn more about the renovation project to

01/25/2025

Help us celebrate with books! We're looking for readers to share stories. Click the link for details: https://www.marion.k12.in.us/BlackHistoryMonth2025/

01/24/2025

Grant county appreciates everyone involved in keeping everyone safe during this incident!

01/23/2025

To Grant County commuters,

According to the Grant County Sheriff's Office, "If you’re traveling in the area, AVOID I-69 NORTHBOUND! Multiple accidents have caused a complete shutdown of all northbound traffic! Northbound traffic is now being diverted to State Road 26. Expect heavy delays in the area and consider alternate routes."

Divers should allow extra time for the commute, and stay vigilant. The GCSO will be providing more updates as more information develops.

01/21/2025

Grant County Deputies responded to a call on the 3600 S. Granton Place apartment complex. Ronald Gayles, 21, was arrested on multiple violent preliminary charges. Currently, Gayles is being held at the Lake County Jail before being transported back to the Grant County facility.

01/21/2025

🤼‍♀️Marion Lady Giant Alana Montgomery wins her 3rd match by pin & she will now wrestle Mikayla Perkins from Whiteland Community for 5th place in the 120-lb weight class. LET’S GO ALANA!!!

01/21/2025

🎉 3rd Annual Daddy-Daughter Dance 🎉

📅 Date: February 22nd
⏰ Time: 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Location: Grant County Family YMCA

It’s almost time for our annual Daddy-Daughter Dance! 💃🤵 Enjoy a night filled with fun, dancing, light refreshments, crafts, snacks, and memorable pictures. A DJ will be there to keep the energy high all evening! 🎶

👩‍👧 Moms, you’re invited to join us for the first 30 minutes for pictures. Want to stick around? Sign up to volunteer and be a part of the fun! Registration is available at the front desk!

🎟️ Tickets are available at the front desk. $20 per father and $5 per daughter !

Get yours before they’re gone!

01/21/2025

Hello, Marion Community Schools friends and family,
MCS will be on e-learning on Wednesday, Jan. 22.
Students/families should watch for information from their school and/or teacher regarding assignments.

01/20/2025

Furry Fix has dropped off several free cat houses! Stop on in while supplies last. We also have several of the double insulated cat houses for $25.

If you are pickup on of the free cat houses please consider making a donation to Furry Fix at FurryFix.net

01/20/2025

Marion Family Practice offers a grief support group every Monday night, from 5:30pm-6:30pm. This group is open to the community and does not require a referral. Any individual can join at any point in time, we will welcome all with open arms. Please enter through Door 6, closest to Comfort Suites.

01/18/2025

STAY WARM OUT THERE! If you let a faucet drip to keep it from freezing, you can email us at [email protected] for a drip adjustment on your bill.

01/18/2025

Middle school students in Grant County recently participated in an art project and contest created to spread the word about the dangers of va**ng and ni****ne use.

Students had a month to work on their art projects. Local art students from Indiana Wesleyan University chose 12 submissions to be winners for the Love Yourself, Don’t V**e contest.

The winners each received a $10 Starbucks gift card and will have their artwork displayed on the digital billboard in Marion on State Road 9 next to the Little Caesars.

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MARION — Carrie has visited five middle schools in Grant County to spread the word about the dangers of va**ng and ni****ne use, and created an art project for these

01/18/2025

The Eastbrook School Board recently gathered for an organizational meeting to select officers for the 2025 term and to swear in two board members.

Chris Duckwall attended his first public meeting as a member of the Eastbrook Community School Board Monday night.

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MARION — Surrounded by several members of his family, Chris Duckwall attended his first public meeting as a member of the Eastbrook Community School Board.

01/17/2025

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Marion Pray Up Walk at the Courthouse

We are committed to keeping you informed of various Marion and Grant County events throughout the week. Check out the link below for this exclusive web story!

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01/17/2025

Radiant Health celebrated the grand opening of its rapid response center this month with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tours of the new space.

The facility, located at 505 Wabash St. in Marion, offers mental health and crisis services to Grant County and Blackford County residents both on site and through mobile crisis care units. The new Marion facility is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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MARION — Radiant Health celebrated the grand opening of its rapid response center this month with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tours of the new space.

01/17/2025

Marion Mayor Ronald Morrell and several city employees recently gathered on the Southeast corner of E. 1st Street and S. Adams to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new River Rock Apartment Lofts.

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MARION — On a cold and windy afternoon Tuesday, Jan. 14, Mayor Ronald Morrell and many of the city employees gathered on the Southeast corner of E. 1st Street and