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James E. Comerford

James E. Comerford November 19, 1949–December 31, 2023 When others were fleeing for safety, our dad rushed in to get to work. It was a reality that defined his career as a fireman for 25 years, as the architect of Miami County’s 911 service, and as an emergency management director. More than that, his unselfish commitment … Read more

JoAnn Corn

JoAnn Corn, 88, of rural Wabash, Indiana, died at 7:46 am, Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Parkview Wabash Hospital.  She was born on April 13, 1935, in Wabash, to Maynard Widmeyer and Gladys (Hale) Maderia. JoAnn was a 1953 graduate of Wabash High School. She married Lester Roy Corn in Lagro, Indiana on July 5, … Read more

Linda Lea Martin

Linda Lea Martin, 75, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 11:55 am, Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Bickford Cottage in Wabash.  She was born on November 28, 1948, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to William Thompson and Florence (Hunt) Draper. Linda was a graduate of Southwood High School. She married Edwin “Ross” Martin in LaFontaine, Indiana on … Read more

Thomas J Mattern

Thomas J Mattern, 88, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 11:42 am, Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Wellbrooke of Wabash.  He was born on September 24, 1935, in Wabash, to Robert Greer and Dorothy Elizabeth (Milliner) Mattern. Tom was a 1953 graduate of Wabash High School, a 1957 graduate Indiana University, and a graduate of the … Read more

Parkview Huntington welcomes first baby born in 2024

HUNTINGTON, IN- Parkview Huntington Hospital Family Birthing Center would like to welcome the first baby born at the hospital in 2024. The first baby was a boy: Name (first and middle): James Phillip                     Born: 1/2/2024, 10:29 a.m.                Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz.Length: 20 inches For more information about Parkview Health visit www.parkview.com

Visit Wabash County announces 2024 premiere Trolley Tour sponsor

Wabash, IN- Visit Wabash County is pleased to announce that Wabash Castings LLC isthe 2024 Premier Trolley Tour Sponsor.Wabash Castings LLC is a foundry and manufacturer headquartered in Wabash,Indiana. For 42 years, they have been a leading manufacturer specializing in aluminumsand casting. While their origins trace back to Wabash, Indiana, their global reputationas experts in … Read more

Communities to celebrate 2023 wins, 2024 goals

Wabash County, IN – Registration is now open for Grow Wabash County’sannual State of Our Communities event on Thursday, Feb. 15, at the Honeywell Center.This year’s event, like in years past, will host representatives from each incorporatedcommunity in Wabash County including: Town of LaFontaine; Town of Lagro; Town of NorthManchester; Town of Roann; City of … Read more