'We want to leave a lasting impression' 
If 100,000 people visit Grant County for James Dean Fest on June 3 through June 5, they'll probably spend about $3 million, officials estimate, giving the local economy a much-needed boost.
Published 02-09-2005

County braces for big event 
Marion Municipal Airport will shut down during the first week of June for the James Dean Fest that is expected to draw a crowd of 40,000-plus from around the globe.
Published 02-09-2005

Memories from the red carpet 
LOS ANGELES - Photographer Phil Stern's first meeting with James Dean came 50 years ago on Sunset Boulevard when the actor came roaring through a red light on a motorcycle.
Published 02-09-2005

'He just missed a lot of happy life,' Dean's classmate says 
FAIRMOUNT - By the time he walked back to the living room with the yearbook - Fairmount High School, Class of '49 - Bob Pulley was huffing.
Published 02-08-2005

County gets ready to shine 
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Walking or driving through the streets of Los Angeles, Marion Mayor Wayne Seybold feels right at home.
Published 02-08-2005

Fairmount hosts Dean showing 
FAIRMOUNT - Phil Zeigler guesses he's seen the James Dean classic East of Eden about 100 times.
Published 02-07-2005

Visitors Bureau aims to boost county tourism 
In an effort to bring more visitors to the area, the Marion/Grant County Convention and Visitors Bureau is working with local organizations to create packages for tour groups that include a meal, lodging, trips to local attractions and tickets to special events.
Published 02-01-2005

Dean event plans upcoming 
A tribute to James Dean is in the works and the county "where cool was born" will be at the center of the action.
Published 01-29-2005

Festival will draw visitors from around the world 
With the Feb. 8 unveiling of plans for a three-day James Dean Fest at the Marion Municipal Airport, thousands of visitors are expected to descend on Grant County this summer to pay tribute to the actor.
Published 01-29-2005

Retro is in at this local business 
JONESBORO - If it's classic auto parts or custom Coca-Cola furniture you want, then Barry Soultz has got it.
Published 01-19-2005

Support means the shows will go on 
A couple months ago I shared some thoughts about the treasure we have in Marion Indiana with the F. Ritchie Walton Performing Arts Center at Marion High School.
Published 12-01-2004

Hollywood to join in festival for Dean 
Details are sketchy, but it looks like some big things will be happening in Marion next summer to commemorate the 50th anniversary of James Dean's death.
Published 11-16-2004

“We mostly called him Jim” 
James Dean still owes Bob Pulley a night on the town.
Published 01-01-2000