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Indiana State Police Hiring Supervisor for Regional Dispatch Center in Fort Wayne  

Fort Wayne, IN- The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for a Shift Supervisor at the Region II Dispatch Center which is located at the Fort Wayne Post 5811 Ellison Road, Fort Wayne.  The Region II Dispatch Center covers the Fort Wayne Post (11) county region, as well as the Peru Post (7) county region.   … Read more

Wabash High School named one of 6 Indiana State Finalists in Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition

WABASH, IN- Wabash High School in Wabash, Indiana has been named one of 6 Indiana State Finalists (300 nationwide) in the 15th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition, receiving a $2.5K prize package. The group of 4th year engineering students have designed assistive technology to help individuals with hand/arm disabilities use a smart pen to … Read more

Edith Elaine “Edi” Frey

Edith Elaine “Edi” Frey, 73, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 8:35 pm, Saturday, December 7, 2024, at her home.  She was born on September 10, 1951, in Spokane, Washington, to Oral Archie “O.A.” and Aileen Bernice (Pense) Luney. Edi was a 1969 graduate of Lincoln High School in Lincoln, California. She married Larry W. Frey … Read more

Dakota Allen Bryant

Dakota Allen Bryant, 25, of Marion, passed away at 12:08 am on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Wednesday, April 28, 1999, to Jason and Rusty (Coffelt) Bryant. Dakota graduated from Marion High School in 2018. He worked 3 ½ years at … Read more

Roberta Fay Nelson

Roberta Fay Nelson, 83, of Marion, passed away at 1:10 am on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Aperion Care in Marion. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Friday, October 31, 1941, to James Reece and Erma (Schroll) Reece.  On February 15, 1963, she married Russell Nelson who preceded her in death on January 24, … Read more

Jimmy W. McIntosh

Jimmy W. McIntosh, 65, of Peru passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024. He was born in Peru to the late Elmer and Lora (Blackburn) McIntosh on June 12, 1959. Jimmy was employed at Smithfield, and he enjoyed helping with softball games in his free time. He attended the Worship Chapel (of CMO), previously known … Read more

Michael Leonard Arwood

Michael Leonard Arwood, 73, of Denver, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 5, 2024. Michael was born on October 14, 1951, in Peru, Indiana, to Leonard and Katie (Siders) Arwood. On October 14, 1972, he married the love of his life, Linda (Crookham) Arwood, who survives him. Michael proudly served his country … Read more

Babe of Wabash County Hosts Annual Babe in Toyland Toy Distribution

Wabash, IN – Families in Wabash County who are having difficulty purchasing gifts for their children this year due to differing circumstances, are invited to Babe of Wabash County’s annual Babe in Toyland event on December 17th and 18th, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This two-day holiday program, held in partnership with Wabash Christian … Read more