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1812 has a new home
“Mississinewa 1812” has a new Grant County home. The iconic local history event will be returning in October 2025. And it will be on the banks of the Mississinewa River. But it will be about 14 miles from the battlefield site and the location where the event has been held annually for 36 years.
GCAA Fine Arts show features local artists
The original artwork of Grant County Art Association (GCAA) members is on display on the second floor of the Marion Public Library, running now through Aug. 27. The exhibit includes oil, acrylic, watercolor, drawing, mixed media and photography. The public is invited to view the art during regular library hours: Mon-Fri: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. GCAA welcomes new members of all skill levels. For more information: visit Facebook or email GrantCountyArt Association@yahoo.com.
Club News published Aug 3
Kiwanis of Grant County met at the Gas City Performing Arts Center for a tour on July 31, 2024. We were greeted by the ticket manager, Kelly Miller and the general manager, David Slaughter. They explained that this new venue was developed as a cultural hub of artistic expression for the community. The lobby was magnificent and can be rented for other events such as wedding receptions, etc. The auditorium seats 1830 people and has state of the art lighting and sound capabilities. Some events have been planned with the first being the “Classic Rock Experience” on Oct. 4. The group met at Jackies Restaurant in Gas City for lunch afterwards and enjoyed a great lunch.
Mississinewa 1812 announces purchase of 225 acres for its future home
After a period of time described as a “stressful couple of months,” the Mississinewa Battlefield Society Inc. announced Thursday afternoon that the organization is purchasing 225 acres of rural land in Grant County along the Mississinewa River between Marion and Gas City as its new permanent home. The...
Marion woman charged with dealing substance resulting in death
MARION, Ind. (WPTA) - A 30-year-old Marion woman was arrested on a dealing a controlled substance resulting in death charge Tuesday, the Grant County Sheriff’s Office announced. Gabrielle L. Wortman is accused of providing a controlled substance to a person who died from fentanyl and heroin toxicity. Grant County...
Woman charged with dealing resulting in death in Grant County overdose
GRANT COUNTY, Ind. — A Grant County woman was arrested and charged for her alleged role in an overdose death a year ago. The Grant County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 30-year-old Gabrielle Wortman for allegedly supplying drugs that led to the overdose death of an individual in April 2023, according to GCSO. Wortman […]
Wallace has dedicated 50 years to local ball players
The annual Marion Firefighters Local 676 little league baseball tournament has been a fixture in Grant County for more than half a century, which is about the same amount of time Joe Wallace has worked with and for young ball players in the area. Wallace completed his 22nd year as...
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