Chronicle-Tribune

Wednesday’s storm moved through the Grant County area quickly and left thousands without power, according to a spokesman from Indiana Michigan Power. Full Story »

Fourth-graders at Kendall Elementary competed with paper sailboats Thursday — the culmination of an eight-week project with Marion’s General Motors plant. Full Story »

Marion’s Redevelopment Commission on Thursday took the final step required before the City of Marion could potentially purchase up to 10 parcels of land for the purpose of economic development. Full Story »

CONVERSE — A 7,700-square-foot expansion at the headquarters of First Farmers Bank and Trust is under way and expected to be completed by the end of March. Full Story »

Marion Police Department 9:41 a.m. Wednesday, Carey Street at 27th Street, a two-vehicle accident involving an unknown vehicle and Leslie L. Summers, 36, Marion; no injuries. Full Story »

Marion Police Department 1:10 p.m. Tuesday, 1100 block of South Baldwin Avenue, theft of purse. Full Story »

Students in Mr. Colvin’s sixth-grade introduction to economics classes have been using hands-on experiences to help them understand the elements of work-readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy. The students are obtaining a solid foundation of business, economics and free enterprise education. Full Story »

Foster families needed for dogs If you have room in your family for a pet and have often pondered bringing a dog into your life, fostering is a fantastic way to prepare yourself for the day that you decide to make that commitment. Dogs Deserve Better is seeking qualified foster families in the Grant county area for dogs that have been rescued from sad, heartbreaking situations. All of our dogs ... Full Story »

oToy collection Saturday:A toy drop for the Salvation Army will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Wal-Mart, 3240 S. Western Ave. Full Story »

Brett Wallace A tip received Wednesday by the JEAN Team resulted in the arrests of two Marion men on drug-dealing charges. Full Story »

A structure fire late Wednesday caused serious damage to a home in south Marion. Full Story »

As much as 12 percent of Grant County lost power at once during Wednesday afternoon’s windstorm, according to the utility Web site that tracks that information. Full Story »

Enforcement of Marion Community Schools’ dress code policy became an unplanned topic of discussion at Wednesday night’s meeting. Full Story »

The $10,000 raise for Grant County’s technology director was denied by the Grant County Council on Wednesday, during a meeting that also included an update on courthouse interior plans. Full Story »

A 17-year-old Fairmount resident remains hospitalized in Fort Wayne following a weekend accident in Marion. Full Story »

As winter approaches, local animal experts are urging pet owners to be mindful of animal sensitivity to the cold and snow. Full Story »

FAIRMOUNT — Tracy Miller’s home decorations prove “the branch doesn’t fall too far from the tree.” And in her case, it’s a Christmas tree. Full Story »

GAS CITY — Mississinewa has fielded wrestling teams for 60 years, ever since the school first opened in the fall of 1949. Full Story »

Three companies want to remove trash for the city of Marion. Full Story »

If you have room in your family for a pet and have often pondered bringing a dog into your life, fostering is a fantastic way to prepare yourself for the day that you decide to make that commitment. Dogs Deserve Better is seeking qualified foster families in the Grant county area for dogs that have been rescued from sad, heartbreaking situations. All of our dogs are vaccinated, parasite-free and ... Full Story »

Today Chronicle-Tribune Retirees breakfast, 9 a.m., Gabriel’s Pancake House, 1510 W. Braewick Drive. Delphi Delco Alumni Club, 9 a.m., Kokomo Country Club; program will be the Senior Citizen Kitchen Band; membership open to all Delphi Delco retirees and spouses; call 1-765-868-2127 or 1-765-864-1517 for tickets. Quilters Hall of Fame exhibit, “Thirty Years of The Quilters Hall of Fame,” 10 a.m ... Full Story »

Oak Hill United School Corp. Sweetser Elementary Several Sweetser Elementary students carved pumpkins to participate in the annual Sweetser Pumpkin Walk. Full Story »

Marion Police Department 8:38 a.m. Tuesday, 1400 block of West Second Street, battery. Full Story »

Marion Police Department 11:57 a.m. Tuesday, Ind. 9 and Mason Boulevard, two-vehicle accident involving John D. Tibbets, 30, Marion, and Tabitha Y. Holley, 20, Van Buren, who complained of pain to the neck; passenger Loretta Jones, 36, Van Buren, complained of pain to the neck; and passenger James Arivett, infant, Van Buren, complained of pain to the entire body. Full Story »

Beginning Jan. 19, a Purdue Master Gardener Basic Training series will be offered for residents of Grant County and surrounding areas. The Purdue Master Gardener Program is a volunteer training program that provides a learning framework for participants to increase their knowledge on a wide variety of horticultural subjects. In turn, participants volunteer by teaching others while representing ... Full Story »