🌱 Free stuffed animal “hospital” pops up in Marion this Saturday

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In today's newsletter:

• Free stuffed animal "hospital" pops up in Marion this Saturday
• See which charges local residents faced in this week's arrest log

Also on today's calendar: The Bulldogs and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly cloudy and less humid, temps: high: 77, low: 58.
• Saturday: Turning cloudy and humid, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Marion Health to host free stuffed animal clinic for children (wowo.com) — Families in Marion can take their kids and favorite stuffed animals to a free pretend medical clinic this Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to noon at Marion Health's Family Medicine Residency Clinic on W. Bella Drive. Children 12 and under will rotate through fun medical-themed stations, learn healthy habits, and enjoy crafts, games, and photo opportunities designed to make real health care feel less scary.
   

• Current Grant County ar rests 9/ 1/ 26 to 9/ 8/ 26 (yournewsjournal.com) — Grant County authorities have released a weeklong list of recent arrests, including many individuals from Marion facing accusations ranging from driving offenses and public intoxication to drug possession, domestic battery, and fraud. The report covers incidents between Sept. 1 and Sept. 8, giving Marion residents a snapshot of current law-enforcement activity and common charges appearing in local cases.
   

📸 Around Marion

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Marion

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• Amplify Marion →
  Matter Park, N River Rd &, N Quarry Rd, Marion
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday September 25
• The Bulldogs →
  Ducktail Run Rod and Custom Show, 701 S Broadway St, Gas City
  6:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
• Special Olympics Indiana →
  Marion IN
  6:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Fall Fest & Cruise-IN →
  2015 COUNTY RD 300 W, Marion
  3:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Marion Community Schools →
  Marion High School, 750 W 26th St, Marion
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday September 18
• Gravity →
  100 Auditorium Drive, Gas City
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Karen Wehr & Friends →
  Dash 90 Wines, 6750 W 900 S-90, Warren
  5:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• DCCC NRL22 COF →
  6403 South 375 East, Jonesboro
  9:00 am
Wednesday September 23
• Manchester at Mississinewa →
  1 Indian Trl, Gas City
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 24
• Ducktail Run Car Show →
  Gas City Park, 701 S. Broadway Street, Gas City
Friday September 25
• 50th Annual James Dean Festival →
  Fairmount IN
• Jonesboro River Rally →
  320 S Main St, Jonesboro

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• A One-Stop Shop is open today in Henry County to assist storm survivors.
  Representatives from local, state and federal agencies are available to provide in-person support, answer questions and help homeowners and renters… (Nextdoor )

• Popeyes posted a job opening for Popeyes Team Member - Marion, IN in Marion. Apply here.
• Colonial Oaks Health and Rehabilitation Center posted a job opening for Dietary Aide in Marion. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marion here.

🗞 Nearby News

Wabash

• Manchester girls soccer tops Wabash in conference match (yournewsjournal.com)
• Wabash Community Calendar – September 17 through September 23, 2026 (yournewsjournal.com)
• City of Wabash announces 2026 Fall clean-up dates (yournewslocal.com)

Huntington

• Health funding alliance announces 2026 grants (huntingtoncountytab.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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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