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Karen Sue O’Toole

Karen Sue O’Toole, 74, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 6:40 pm, Thursday, November 21, 2024, at The Waters of Wabash East.  She was born on June 4, 1950, in Paris, Illinois, to John and Evelyn (Garwood) Utterback. Karen worked as a licensed practical nurse. She enjoyed reading her bible and discussing religion. She also enjoyed … Read more

Diana Kay Swan Dutton

Diana Kay Swan Dutton, 82, of Wabash, Indiana, passed away on November 24, 2024, at Wesleyan Health Care & Rehabilitation Center in Marion. She was born in Vincennes, Indiana, on Friday, December 5, 1941, to Kenneth and Mary (Strahle) Swan. Diana graduated from Union Township High School in Modoc, Indiana.  She also attended Olivet Nazarene … Read more

Mark R. Reece

Mark R. Reece, 73, Marion, passed away at 5:29 pm on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Marion Health. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Wednesday, April 11, 1951, to Richard and Norma (Smith) Reece.  On July 20, 1969, he married Charlotte I. Hunt, who preceded him.   Mark graduated from Mississinewa High School in … Read more

INDOT awards $50 million for local safety improvements

      INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Transportation today announced recipients of $50 million in Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)  funds to support safety projects on local road networks across Indiana. The awards solidify the agency’s renewed focus on safety and related goal of reducing fatal and serious injury crashes on Indiana roads … Read more

University Art Exhibit to Open at the Honeywell Center

Wabash, IN – Selected artwork for the inaugural Next Generation: University Art exhibit presented by Honeywell Arts & Entertainment will be on display at the Clark Gallery in the Honeywell Center from December 11 through January 22. The exhibit will showcase the talent and creativity of higher education students across Indiana; 112 pieces were entered, … Read more

Downtown Cookie Walk returning for December’s First Friday

WABASH, IN- Downtown Wabash is gearing up for its 4th Annual Downtown Cookie Walk, taking place during December First Friday on Friday, December 6, from 5-8 p.m. This sweet holiday tradition invites the community to enjoy delicious cookies from participating businesses while exploring the downtown area and checking off their holiday shopping lists. Make sure … Read more

Cass County Man Arrested for Child Molesting and Related Crimes

CASS COUNTY, IN- This morning, November 27, just after 8:30 a.m., members of the Indiana State Police- Peru Post arrested a Cass County man on felony charges after a nine-month investigation into allegations of child molesting. The investigation began in March 2024 when allegations were reported to the Indiana State Police.  During the investigation, detectives … Read more