Wade Weaver Barbara L. Whitton, 83, of Marion, passed away at 3:53 p.m. on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Friday, August 20, 1943, to Kenneth Gear and Mary (Sam) Clevenger. On August 20, 1999, she married Allie C. Whitton. Barbara attended from … Read more
PERU, IN- The 2027 Commercial Façade Improvement Grant window is officially open. ReDiscover Downtown Peru will reimburse 50% of eligible exterior improvement costs for downtown commercial properties, up to $5,000 per property, per year. Applications are open now through January 31, 2027. Funds are limited, so don’t wait to apply. Eligible projects can include exterior … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Governor Mike Braun announced that, just over one year after Indiana launched its Blackout license plate, sales have topped 380,000, generating $12.9 million in additional revenue that is being reinvested to make the BMV a more modern, efficient quick stop for Hoosiers, unlike any other BMV in the country. The Blackout plate … Read more
DENVER, IN- This from www.giant.fm: A nonprofit has started in Denver, Indiana, creating an old building that was abandoned for years into a historic piece for the community. The idea was launched by Jennifer Koon this summer and quickly turned dreams into reality when it became a nonprofit organization as the Northern Miami Preservation Society. Formerly … Read more
MIAMI COUNTY, IN- Crossroads Bank is proud to announce that Josh LeVeque (NMLS#2605231) has joined our lending team as a Mortgage Loan Officer, with his office located at our Peru branch serving Miami County. Josh brings mortgage and consumer banking experience to the team, along with a diverse background in leadership, operations management, information technology, … Read more
WABASH, IN – In recognition of America’s 250th birthday, Visit Wabash County invites thecommunity to come together for an evening of gratitude, reflection, and remembrance atLights of Honor, a special luminary ceremony honoring the men and women who have served inthe United States military. The ceremony will take place November 6 from 5 PM to … Read more
PERU, IN- Case Manager Wilson of Miami Correctional Facility presented a $500 donation to Board Treasurer Debby Myers of Ole Olsen Memorial Theatre in Peru. Ole Olsen Memorial Theatre is a nonprofit community organization named in honor of John Sigvard “Ole” Olsen. “Ole” graduated from Northwestern University in 1912 with a degree in music before … Read more
Verna L Dailey, 82, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished member of her family and community, passed away peacefully with her loving husband at her side on September 17, 2026, at Marion Health. She was born in Rigdon, Indiana, on Monday, November 8, 1943, to Richard and Chloie (Street) Bruner. On November 12, 1977, … Read more
Daniel “Danny” Francis Magers, 74, passed away on September 20, 2026, in Kokomo, Indiana. He was born on August 27, 1952, in Marion, Indiana, to Barbara Jean Magers and Sam Magers, both of whom preceded him in death. Born and raised in Marion, Danny eventually made Kokomo his home, where he lived for the last … Read more
Mary Ella “Ellie” Martin, 97, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 7:25 pm, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Park Place Senior Living in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born on June 9, 1929, in Huntington, Indiana, to Albert and Evangeline (Wall) Teusch. Ellie was a 1947 graduate of St. Vincent High … Read more