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🌱 How Marion neighbors are rallying around a bullied 13-year-old boy
Marion, Indiana Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Marion! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Marion neighbors are rallying around a bullied 13-year-old boy
- How Parkview’s new Marion campus could change your next ER visit
Also on today's calendar: Growing Chocolate In Indiana and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: 4. What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 52 and low of 32 degrees.
- Saturday: Cool with clouds and sun, temps: high: 52, low: 34.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 61 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• ‘He's terrified': 13-year-old boy recovering after attack in Marion, at least three facing charges (fox59.com) — A 13-year-old Marion boy is recovering after a filmed group attack near Washington Street, with at least three other youths now facing battery charges, according to Marion Police. His family says he’s been bullied all year, but local businesses and neighbors in Marion and nearby Gas City are rallying with gifts, services, and an upcoming anti-bullying event to support his healing. 
• Parkview Health Begins Construction on Marion Campus Set to Open in 2027 (wowo.com) — A new Parkview Health campus is now under construction in Marion, promising 24/7 emergency care, urgent care, family medicine, and imaging services for Grant County residents by fall 2027. The 28,000-square-foot facility on Corridor Drive aims to cut unnecessary ER visits, lower costs, and keep more routine and urgent care close to home.
📸 Around Marion
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Upcoming Events in
Marion
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★ Featured events ★
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MWPHGLIN NC District Workshop →
Prince Hall Housing Authority, 3678 Prince Hall Dr, Marion
9:00 am
Saturday May 2
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Other local events
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Growing Chocolate In Indiana →
Boston Hill Center, 428 S Washington St, Marion
11:30 am -
* Honor Run →
Matter Park, N River Rd &, N Quarry Rd, Marion
9:00 am -
Honor Run - YMCA →
Matter Park, N River Rd &, N Quarry Rd, Marion
10:00 am -
Honor Run and Ride →
Matter Park, N River Rd &, N Quarry Rd, Marion
10:00 am -
The Lion King Kids →
CSA's Civic Theatre at the James Dean Memorial Theater, 509 S Washington St, Marion
7:00 pm
Saturday May 2
Saturday May 16
📣 Marion Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Baseball (Boys Middle School) @ R J Baskett Middle School
R J Baskett Middle School
5:30 pm -
Softball (Girls Middle School) @ R J Baskett Middle School
R J Baskett Middle School
5:30 pm -
Fairmount Farmers Market — Wesson's Canine Bakery →
407 W Washington St, Fairmount
2:00 pm -
Baseball (Boys Varsity) @ Taylor High School
Taylor High School
5:00 pm -
Track (Boys) @ Eastbrook High School, Frankton Jr-Sr High School
Frankton High School
5:00 pm -
Track (Girls) @ Eastbrook High School, Frankton Jr-Sr High School
Frankton High School
5:00 pm
Friday May 1
Saturday May 2
Monday May 4
Tuesday May 5
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Need to get some more crap out before I can no longer cry.
Just an update to the SSD drama. We are now up to 32 months and counting. FINALLY have a hearing date - May 28 - I know, I know hard to believe,… (Nextdoor Marion East) - Looking to sell a used full size mattress.
A few years old, willing to negotiate price just want it gone! You just haul away. (Nextdoor Westlea and Sunnycrest)
- Pilot Company posted a job opening for Deli Production Team Member in Marion. Apply here.
- Indiana Wesleyan University posted a job opening for Assistant Women's Flag Football Coach (Part-time) in Marion. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marion here.
🗞 Nearby News
Wabash
- City of Wabash implements train horn quiet zone (yournewslocal.com)
- 2026 Wabash Kiwanis Club Annual 5th Grade Reading Program was a success (yournewsjournal.com)
- Wabash Community Calendar – April 30 through May 6, 2026 (yournewsjournal.com)
Huntington
- Huntington University joins group widening access to higher education for FWCS students (wane.com)
Ok Marion! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter R (Thank you Brenda C. for sending it in!)
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