December 19, 2023
Ball State University, Taylor University and Earlham College Receive College and Community Collaboration Grants from Lilly Endowment
Three higher education institutions in East Central Indiana have received grants from the Lilly Endowment Inc. to support community development projects. Ball State University received a grant of $35 million which will support the University’s ambitious,…
October 18, 2023
Falling for Fun: Exploring East Central Indiana’s Best Fall Activities
As the crisp air and vibrant colors of autumn settle in around us, there’s no shortage of festive activities to get you into the fall mood. Whether you’re a fan of apple orchards, corn mazes,…
June 9, 2023
Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks the Beginning of Construction for Gas City Music Center, an Exciting New Venue
The city of Gas City witnessed a special occasion on Wednesday, May 10 as local officials, business leaders, and community members gathered for the groundbreaking ceremony of the highly anticipated Gas City Music Center. Gas…
April 24, 2023
City of Marion Awarded $1 Million Grant from INDOT
The City of Marion has been awarded a $1 million Community Crossing Matching Grant from the Indiana Department of Transportation. The projected cost for the 2023 road and streets project is $2 million. Mayor Jess Alumbaugh stated, “The City of…
August 30, 2022
Falling for Festivals
It’s almost autumn in East Central Indiana and we’ve got an exciting festival season lined up! From fall fun to historical reenactments, there’s an event for everyone. Many festivals are either free to the public…
June 21, 2022
It’s Summer Festival Season in ECI!
We’re celebrating summer with several great festivals in East Central Indiana. We’ve got events for food, history, art, culture, literature, and more. Many festivals are either free to the public or fairly budget-friendly for families…
June 8, 2022
NearSpace Companies Will Celebrate 100+ Satellites in Orbit
NearSpace Launch, Inc. (NSL), an Aerospace Manufacturer of small satellites, and NearSpace Education 501c3 (NSE), a STEM non-profit, will celebrate 100+ satellites manufactured and in orbit with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 23rd from 12:00-2:00pm.…
November 30, 2021
Marion Health announces new campus
Marion Health is excited to announce the development of a new innovation and medical campus in southeastern Grant County. The master site development plan will comprise of approximately 100 acres in the northeast corner of…
August 1, 2020
Heart of Glass: Heritage industry sustains over a century
The products made by East Central Indiana’s glass manufacturing industry are strong, endlessly recyclable and sustainable. The industry's impact on the region's economy could be described the same way.