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Larry Lee Pohlman

Larry Lee Pohlman, 88, was called to the eternal arms of his Savior on October 19, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with dementia and Alzheimer’s. Born on May 14, 1936, in a quintessential farmhouse in Dearborn County, Indiana, to Leon and Mabel (Hoppmire) Pohlman, Larry married his best friend, Sara Peters, on March … Read more

Julie Aileen Kelch

Julie Aileen Kelch, 59, Wabash, passed away at 11:27 am on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Saturday, December 12, 1964, to Phillip and Norma “Babe” (Sample) Whitton.   Julie was a special gift from God and brought love and light in a dark world. She … Read more

Maudie M Cruea

Maudie M Cruea, 86, Marion, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024, at Marion Health. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Sunday, April 3, 1938, to James and Nellie (Burns) Sluder. On May 8, 1959, she married William “Bill” R. Cruea, who preceded her in death. Maudie graduated from Marion HS in 1956 was … Read more

Gareth D. Weaver

Gareth D. Weaver, 93, Marion, passed away at 12:33 am on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Tuesday, August 18, 1931, to Harry and Marjorie (Harreld) Weaver. On October 7, 1951, he married Martha Hall who preceded him.   Gareth graduated from … Read more

Patsy Faye Davidson

Patsy Faye Davidson, 67, Marion, passed away at 12:04 pm on Sunday, October 20, 2024. She was born in Marshall, North Carolina, on Thursday, June 20, 1957, to Emery and Mamie (Shelton) Johnson.  On October 7, 2010 she married Tony Davidson, and he survives.   Patsy attended Marion High School and then worked as a … Read more

John Olinger

John Olinger, a beloved figure in the North Manchester community, passed away on October 20, 2024 at the Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre in Wabash, Indiana. Born on April 1, 1955, in Huntington, Indiana, to Frederick “Fritz” and Rose Mary (Berneburg) Olinger, John led a life filled with passion, laughter, and a commitment to both his … Read more

Indiana State Police Partners with DEA for 27th Drug Take Back Day

  PERU, IN- On Saturday, October 26, 2024, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is sponsoring the 27th nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative.  The “Take Back” initiative seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft through proper disposal of prescription drugs. Collection sites will be set up nationwide for expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs which … Read more

Wabash Police Operation Pull Over 2024

WABASH, IN- As the Wabash City Police Department concludes the current session of Operation Pull Over (OPO), they want to share the impact of targeted enforcement efforts on community safety. The Wabash Police Department is committed to providing exceptional service, security, and safety to the community. Officers are on duty around the clock, every day … Read more