A recent Chronicle-Tribune survey finds that Grant County residents list schools as the county's top asset. Residents also pride themselves on their festivals, the walkway of lights and trails that provide recreational opportunities. Residents hungry for additional cultural outlets formed a community band in addition to the already existing Marion Philharmonic Orchestra and Civic Theater productions. The county is the birthplace of actor James Dean, Garfield creator Jim Davis and many other contributors to history. Grant County elected Indiana's first black sheriff in 1998.
Cooperation also describes the county's attitude.
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