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Linda L. Coble

 Linda L. Coble, 69, North Manchester, Indiana, passed away on December 5, 2023. The daughter of the late Morris Coble and Lucille (Albright) Newell, Linda was born June 24, 1954, in Huntington, Indiana. Linda is preceded in death by her brother, Larry Coble, and sister, Beverly A. Hippensteel. Linda was a simple woman who did … Read more

Honeywell Arts & Entertainment to host Yule Time Stroll and Winter Break Bash

WABASH, IN – Honeywell Arts & Entertainment will present two free festivities for children and families,Yule Time Stroll and Winter Break Bash. Yule Time Stroll will take place at the Charley Creek Gardens fromDecember 13-23 and is sponsored by Wabash Welding Services. Winter Break Bash will take place at select Honeywell venues from January 3-4 … Read more

Visit Wabash County announces poetry contest winner

WABASH, IN – Visit Wabash County is pleased to announce the winner of the 2024 Destination Guide Poetry Contest winner. The poem was submitted by Wabash County resident, Susie Jones with her submission of the poem entitled “Welcome to Wabash County.” Taking the lead on the poetry contest was Hayley Renbarger, marketing strategist for Visit … Read more

United Way of Miami County’s 2023 Campaign enters final weeks

MIAMI COUNTY, IN- Only three weeks remain in this year’s fundraising campaign. United Way of Miami County’s 2023 Campaign enters its final weeks nearly $11,000 short of its $170,000 goal. The United Way is 93.5% ($158,967) of this year’s goal. United Way officials said agencies and allocations would be cut if their goal wasn’t reached. … Read more

2024 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar announced

MIAMI COUNTY, IN- The Miami County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2024 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship for Miami County – Ethan Zeiser of Maconaquah High School. Lilly Endowment Community Scholars are known for their community involvement, academic achievement, character, and leadership. Ethan is the son of TJ and Shawna Zeiser … Read more

Kent Trickle

Kent Trickle, 76, Laketon, passed away on December 5, 2023, at StoryPoint Fort Wayne West in Fort Wayne. Born August 29,1947 in Wabash, Kent was the son of the late Jesse E. and Phyllis I. (Flack) Trickle.Kent graduated from Manchester High School in 1965 and went on to graduate from the International Junior College of … Read more

Peggy O’Neal Butzin

Peggy O’Neal Butzin, 79, of Peru, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2023 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Nashville, Tennessee on November 29, 1944 to Robert Edward and Effie O’Neal (Clements) Curtis. Peggy had a love for football. Her two favorite teams were the Indianapolis … Read more

Neil C. Kunkle

Neil C. Kunkle, 86, of Peru, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023 at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. Neil was born on December 20. 1936 in Miami county to Gene and Berniece (Shank) Kunkle. He was a proud 1954 graduate of Butler High School. He received a Bachelor of Science in Education … Read more

Aliceann E. Allman

Aliceann E. Allman, 89, Peru, went to be with the Lord on November 29, 2023. Aliceann was born on November 23, 1934, in Peru, IN, to the late William and Lanora Reed.  Aliceann graduated from Peru High School in 1953. She retired after 22 ½ years from First Federal Savings & Loan. She was a … Read more