ANDREWS, IN- It’s “Bows and Barrels” for National Kids to Parks Day! Spend the day at Mississinewa Lake and join us for these popular activities. “Bows and Barrels” will be held at Mississinewa Lake’s Miami SRA on May 18. These programs are designed for youth, but all ages and experience levels are welcome. Certified instructors … Read more
MIAMI and WABASH COUNTIES, IN – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces lane closures on U.S. 24 for pipe replacements under the road. Starting on or after April 1, crews will be working on U.S. 24 between U.S. 31 and State Road 19. Work in this location is expected to be complete by early August. … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS- The Indiana Chapter of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) is offering several scholarships up to $2,000 each to students pursuing an undergraduate degree. Eligible applicants must be high school seniors, college freshmen, sophomores, or juniors and must attend a regionally or nationally accredited institution. Additionally, the student must be a member … Read more
WABASH COUNTY, IN- Indiana’s Family Social Services Administration awarded the Community Foundation of Wabash County a grant for $750,000 to help employers in Wabash County make childcare more affordable for their employees. Employees who work for a company that belongs to Manchester Alive or Grow Wabash County can apply for discounted rates at licensed childcare … Read more
Elizabeth Elaine Cochran, 79, of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away at 5:20 a.m. on April 2, 2024, at Waters of Wabash East. She was born on May 10, 1944, to Russell and Evelyn (Rush) Cook, in Marion, Indiana. Elaine was a graduate of Southwood High School. She held a membership with Rebecca Lodge in LaFontaine, Indiana. … Read more
Joan R. Hodge, age 95, passed away March 22, 2024, at Aperion Care, Marion, Indiana. She was born July 13, 1928, in Jalapa, Indiana. The daughter of the late Lester and Faye (Luger) Fite. She graduated from Marion High School and retired from Elder Beerman after 40 years in retail. Joan loved her work. She … Read more
Joshua S. Plumb, age 23, Marion, Indiana, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne. He was born November 8, 2000, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Joshua was a line cook at Panda Express. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed camping and riding four wheelers. He absolutely loved to go … Read more
William J. Hewitt Sr., Olean, NY William (Bill) Joseph Hewitt Sr., 64, Olean, NY, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Hickory Creek Nursing Home, Peru, Indiana following a lengthy illness. Born on June 15, 1959, in Bradford, PA to Sharon Reynolds Mills and Thomas Stanley Hewitt Sr. Bill went to Bradford Area Schools … Read more
Charles T. (Chuck or CT) Phillips, 78, peacefully passed away on Saturday, March 30th, 2024 at Kindred Hospital in Lima, Ohio. Chuck was born on September 3, 1945 to Freeman and Billie (Bowman) Phillips in Peru, where he resided his entire life. He was a proud “Muckrat” growing up in Bloomfield, where he enjoyed fond … Read more
Jane Alice (Bender) Slater, 62, of Peru, passed away at her residence on Sunday, March 28, 2024. She was born in Peru, Indiana to Charles and Wilma (Lawrence) Bender on May 9, 1961. Jane was a 1979 graduate of Peru High School. Jane married Ken Slater on June 30, 1990 and he survives. She was … Read more