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Marion, Indiana Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Marion! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How upcoming VA record upgrades could change care for Marion veterans
- See what charges Marion residents faced in last week’s arrests.
- How Marion’s baseball team opened sectional play this week
Also on today's calendar: Grant County Fair-Demolition Derb and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What's a good time to go to the dentist? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 50 degrees.
- Friday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 77, low: 56.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 76 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Veteran care will improve with Federal EHR updates (va.gov) — Veterans in Marion will soon see upgraded electronic health records at the Marion VA Medical Center, with new tools that better track service-related exposures and speed up disability claims. The federal system is already live at several VA sites and will reach Marion and other Indiana facilities in August 2026, aiming to give clinicians faster, more complete information for care decisions. 
2. The week of May 12-19 Grant County Arrests (yournewsjournal.com) — Recent Grant County arrest records list numerous Marion residents facing a wide range of allegations, from traffic and drug offenses to domestic battery and public intoxication. The log, covering the week of May 12–19, details charges but does not indicate case outcomes or guilt.
3. Baseball state tournament underway in Fort Wayne (wane.com) — Marion High’s baseball team fell 22-2 to Bellmont in sectional play, as the IHSAA state tournament got underway across northern Indiana. The roundup highlights scores from multiple classes and sites, showing how other regional programs, including Mississinewa and Oak Hill, fared as they chase a trip to Victory Field.
4. 5/26/26 Drag Racing News (draglist.com) — A national drag racing update notes that a top-fuel dragster campaigned by Mike Coughlin is owned by Robin Samsel of Marion showcasing local ties on a big NHRA stage. The piece lists several standout cars, drivers, and elapsed times from recent events, underscoring how Marion talent is represented in elite competition.
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Gas City Concert at the Park →
Gas City Park, 701 S Broadway St, Gas City
7:00 pm
Tuesday June 16
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Other local events
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GGC Annual Golf Outing
Marion Grant County Chamber of Commerce, 217 S Adams St, Marion
11:00 am -
Zaxby's Ribbon Cutting
Marion Grant County Chamber of Commerce, 217 S Adams St, Marion
10:00 am -
Coffee with Mayor Rock at Jackie's Restaurant
Marion Grant County Chamber of Commerce, 217 S Adams St, Marion
9:00 am -
Grant County Fair-Demolition Derb →
Grant County Fairgrounds, 1403 IN-18, Marion
7:00 pm
Friday May 29
Monday June 1
Tuesday June 2
Saturday June 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Softball (Girls Varsity) - IHSAA Sectional
Madison-Grant Jr/Sr High School
5:30 pm -
GGC Annual Golf Outing
Marion Grant County Chamber of Commerce, 217 S Adams St, Marion
11:00 am -
Indiana Chapter Road Trip Muncie →
Payne's Restaurant, 4925 S Kay Bee Dr, Gas City
6:30 pm -
Tennis (Girls Varsity) @ IHSAA Semi-State
Homestead High School
5:00 pm -
Softball (Girls Varsity) - IHSAA Sectional Final
Madison-Grant Jr/Sr High School
6:00 pm -
Eastbrook HS Graduation Class of 2026
Eastbrook HS Van Buren, IN 46991
3:30 pm -
Zaxby's Ribbon Cutting
Marion Grant County Chamber of Commerce, 217 S Adams St, Marion
10:00 am
Thursday May 28
Friday May 29
Saturday May 30
Sunday May 31
Monday June 1
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My husband and 8 year grandson are setting up a model train.
They are in search of Lionel O gauge track or fast track. Any leads would be much appreciated. (Nextdoor Lincolnshire Blvd)
- SpartanNash posted a job opening for Meat Cutter in Marion. Apply here.
- Ivy Tech posted a job opening for Adjunct Faculty- Welding in Marion. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marion here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 2:30 (tooth hurty) (Thank you Pat A. for sending it in!)
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