IN- The Indiana State Police (ISP) has received several concerns from citizens reporting an apparent phone scam. ISP receives numerous reports of phone scams each year, but this particular scam involves using the ISP General Headquarters phone number. The scammer is using a Caller ID showing “Indiana State Police” with “317-232-8248”. The scammer then identifies … Read more
PERU, IN- FOP Lodge #72 Scholarship applications are now available for graduating Miami County Seniors. Three winners will be selected at the end of April, with each receiving a $500 check to assist with their college journey. Any graduating Miami County senior attending college in Fall 2024 or Spring 2025 is encouraged to apply. The app is available … Read more
WABASH, IN- The Wabash Kiwanis Club will soon host its annual Pancake Day, which is the local service organization’s largest annual fundraiser. The event will take place from 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at the Bruce Ingraham Exhibit Hall at the Wabash County Fairgrounds, located just off of Gillen Avenue in Wabash. … Read more
Theresa Ray Harding, 59, of Peru passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born April 26, 1964 in Oxnard, California to Larry Hall and Anna Hall. She married James Harding on September 25, 2009 and he survives. Theresa loved to do crafts, spend time fishing, … Read more
Van A. Gump, 70, lifelong North Manchester resident, passed away unexpectedly on March 8, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born in Wabash on December 31, 1953, to Wilbur J. Gump and Lora Ann (Snavely) Rehrig. Van graduated from Manchester High School in 1972. He then began driving truck for … Read more
Dennis DeShane Proffitt, 53, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 1:00 pm, Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born on May 9, 1970, in Wabash, to Charles “Dennis” Proffitt and Alice (Young) Wainscott. Dennis worked at West Plain Mines in Wabash. He attended Christian Heritage Church. Dennis enjoyed riding his motorcycle, working … Read more
Mary Ellen Salinas, 66, of Marion, passed away in her home at 1:38 pm on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. She was born in St. Joseph, Michigan, on Saturday, December 21, 1957, to Edward Hartley and Patricia Ann (Smith) Papp. Mary graduated from Rogers High School and went on to serve in the U.S. Army. … Read more