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Day: October 2, 2024

85 HOPE to host 6th Annual Mammo Month in October

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  WABASH COUNTY, IN- In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 85 HOPE Free Medical Clinic will host their 6th annual “Mammo Month” event in October, making it possible for many Wabash County women to complete their annual mammograms.    From October 1-31, any Wabash County woman ages 40-64 may stop by 85 HOPE Medical Clinic in Wabash or North Manchester during operating hours and pick up an order for a free 3-D mammogram. All mammograms will be … Read more

Peru’s Second Oktoberfest presents new activities, food and vendors, favorites from last year

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PERU, IN- Producers Sandy Chittum, Vicki Draper, Steve Foht and Lisa Stanfield announce the second annual Peru Oktoberfest this Saturday, October 5 from 11 am to 3 pm on Court House Square. The brainchild of Ms. Stanfield to help promote downtown shopping and dining, Ms. Chittum, Ms. Draper and Mr. Foht quickly jumped on the … Read more

Mary Francis Howard

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Mary Francis Howard, 76, North Manchester, passed away surrounded by her loving family on October 1, 2024, at the age of 76 at her home. Mary was born in Logan County, West Virginia on June 6, 1948, to Willard Don and Mary Lou (Spriggs) Chafin. During her beautiful life, Mary found great joy in her … Read more

Rodney N. Hopkins

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With profound sadness, we share the passing of our beloved father, Rodney N. Hopkins on September 29, 2024. Born on August 4, 1932, to Evadna Saunders Hopkins and Raymond Hopkins in Marion, IN, he graduated from Marion High School in 1950 and began working at Atlas Foundry. In 1951, he joined the Navy to serve … Read more

John Burr Osborn

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John Burr Osborn, a beloved member of the Marion community, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2024, at the age of 83. Born on November 23, 1940, in Marion, Indiana, the son of the late Joseph Arthur and Jean Burr Osborn. John lived a life marked by dedication, hard work, and generosity. John dedicated 50 … Read more

Linda Carol Hicks Spencer

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Linda Carol Hicks Spencer, of Bunker Hill, Indiana, and Nassau County, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on September 29, 2024. Born on November 26, 1946, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, to Minerva and Greeley Hicks, Linda carried fond memories of her Kentucky roots throughout her life. Linda never met a stranger and always saw the best … Read more

Paul E. McCowan

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Paul E. McCowan, 90, of Marion, went to be with his Heavenly Lord and Savior at 1:06 pm on Sunday, September 29, 2024, in his home in Marion surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Overton County, Tennessee, on Wednesday, May 30, 1934, to Johnnie and Willie (Pippin) McCowan. On August 25, 1956, … Read more

Richard Alan Keefer

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Richard Alan Keefer, 57, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 8:29 pm, Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Parkview Wabash Hospital.  He was born on July 12, 1967, in Wabash, to James Dewayne and Joan (Blevins) Keefer. Richard was a 1985 graduate of Wabash High School. He enjoyed watching television and playing games on his Kindle Fire. … Read more

Donations being accepted today for hurricane relief

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WABASH, IN- A local church has partnered with a church in East Tennessee to deliver hurricane relief supplies to people who have recently been affected by Hurricane Helene. They have rented a U-Haul truck and is currently parked outside the Parkview OCC Health Clinic next to Walmart in Wabash. The team is trying to fill … Read more