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Expanding property tax relief for veterans

INDIANAPOLIS, IN- Across Indiana, a new law is now in place to expand property tax relief for Indiana’s veterans, specifically those who have sustained total disabilities in service to the nation. House Enrolled Act 1210 provides tax relief for veterans with total disabilities by increasing the property tax deduction to cover 100% of the assessed … Read more

Indiana ranks sixth in nation in reading recovery

INDIANAPOLIS, IN- Indiana students continue making strong academic progress, with our state recently ranking sixth in the nation for reading recovery among fourth and eighth grade students.The report highlights Indiana as one of the top-performing states in helping students regain lost learning and continue improving literacy outcomes.Indiana’s third grade reading scores recently saw an unprecedented increase with … Read more

Honeywell House Collection Exhibit on display at the Honeywell Center

WABASH, IN – The exhibit, “Selections from the Honeywell House Collection,” presented by HoneywellArts & Entertainment, is now on display at the Clark Gallery in the Honeywell Center through July 6. Theexhibit features a curated selection of art and decorative objects that reflect the timeless beauty and grace ofthe Honeywell House. The collection provides a … Read more

Miami Correctional Facility gives back to local youth program

BUNKER HILL, IN — Miami Correctional Facility (MCF) recently demonstrated its commitment to supporting local youth and education by donating $1,000 to the Maconaquah Band Booster Club. This contribution will help support the Maconaquah High School band and color guard programs, which provide students with valuable opportunities to develop leadership skills, teamwork, discipline, and musical … Read more

Elks lodges nationwide to celebrate Flag Day

CHICAGO, IL- As the nation celebrates America 250, thousands of Americans will gather at Elks Lodges across the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Panama Canal Zone to honor Flag Day, continuing one of the country’s oldest and most distinguished patriotic traditions. Long before Flag Day became an official federal observance, the Benevolent and Protective … Read more

City launches crowdfunding campaign to support new skatepark

MARION, IN- The City of Mar­i­on has launched a pub­lic crowd­fund­ing cam­paign to sup­port the devel­op­ment of a new skatepark at Hogin Park, cre­at­ing a ded­i­cat­ed recre­ation­al space for youth, fam­i­lies, and vis­i­tors in one of the city’s most active pub­lic parks. The City has secured most of the fund­ing need­ed for the project through a Parks Bond issued … Read more

Harry Rolland Beard

Harry Rolland Beard passed to eternal life at 3:10 pm on June 1, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 16, 1933, in Peru, Indiana, the son of Catherine and LaVaughn Beard. He married Judith Kay Werner on January 17, 1959, at First Presbyterian United Church in Peru, IN. … Read more

Pamela Sue Hoffman

Pamela Sue Hoffman, 72, Gas City, passed away at 12:15 am on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Marion Health. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Sunday, April 4, 1954, to Donald and E. Matilda (Barnett) Williams.   She was a proud and faithful member of the American Legion Post 95 Jonesboro. Pamela loved riding … Read more

Jayne Anne Slatter

Jayne Anne Slatter, 84, Gas City, passed away in her home at 5:06 am on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Tuesday, October 7, 1941, to Wilbur “Dutch” and Naomi (Dickerson) Favors.   For more than 30 years, she served as a dedicated nurse at Marion General Hospital and the … Read more

David Lee Bockover

David Lee Bockover, 81, of Marion, passed away in his home at 2:39 am on Thursday, May 28, 2026. He was born in Peru, Indiana, on Monday, September 25, 1944, to Arthur and Emma (Jones) Bockover.    David worked at Hoosier Metal Fabricating. He enjoyed fishing, riding his trike, and shooting pool. He had been … Read more