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Louise Thompson

Louise Thompson, 84, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 10:22 a.m. on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Wabash Parkview Hospital. She was born on January 6, 1939, to Raymond and Mary Marie (Morrison) Mullins in Bath County, Kentucky. Louise attended Wabash High School. She married Vernon Thompson on July 13, 1957. She worked at Clark’s … Read more

Pursuit Leads to the Recovery of Stolen Handgun

Fulton County, IN – Saturday, November 25, 2023, two people were arrested after leading an ISP Trooper on a pursuit in Fulton and Marshall Counties.  Around 3:23 pm, Saturday afternoon, Trooper Jarod Sheetz was patrolling on US 31 in Fulton County when he located a Toyota passenger vehicle that was previously reported to be traveling northbound … Read more

Auditions for Ole Olsen’s next production ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’ 

PERU, IN- Director Mike Putt and Musical Director Cage DuBois have chosen Dec 2nd from 10a-12p and Dec 3rd from 5p-7p for the auditions of Ole Olsen’s upcoming musical production ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’. Music rehearsals will start right away. Show dates begin with dinner theater on Feb 22. Evening performances are Feb 23, 24, March … Read more

Miami County Community Foundation event announced for Giving Tuesday

PERU, IN- Come celebrate the positive impact your dollars make in Miami County at the Miami County Community Foundation’s annual Giving Tuesday event. The foundation is proud to host this event at the Riverview Event Center (421 W Canal Street, Peru) on November 28th.  Giving Tuesday is an international holiday that highlights local and global … Read more

Ronnie V. Tackett

Ronnie V. Tackett, 75, Marion, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at Colonial Oaks Health & Rehabilitation Center in Marion. He was born in Olive Hill, Kentucky, on May 23, 1948, to Charles and Velma (Bradley) Tackett.  On August 31, 1985, he married Debbie J. Denney.   Ronnie graduated from Marion High School in … Read more

Barry Scott Lake

Barry Scott Lake, 43, of Marion, passed away in his home on Sunday, November 19, 2023. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Tuesday, March 4, 1980, to Alycia Lake.   Barry graduated from Marion High School. He enjoyed politics. Barry never met a stranger; he was very friendly and outgoing. He especially loved his … Read more

Alycia Anne Lake

Alycia Anne Lake, 68, of Marion, passed away in her home at 8:33 pm on Sunday, November 19, 2023. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Saturday, November 12, 1955. Alycia graduated from Eastbrook High School. She worked as a Supervisor at Carey Services and Benchmark.   Everyone loved her. She was an avid reader and … Read more

Patricia M. Jennings

Patricia M. Jennings, 96, of Decatur, AL, formerly of Marion, passed away at 8:48 am on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Morningside Assisted Living of Decatur. She was born in Logansport, Indiana, on Saturday, March 26, 1927, to Marvin and Clara (Adams) Heck. She married Morris E. Jennings, and he survives. Patricia graduated from Rock … Read more

Anthony Ray Mercer

Anthony Ray Mercer, 65, known to many as Tony and Uncle Buck, passed away at Parkview Hospital Randallia in Fort Wayne on November 18, 2023. The son of Gilbert Ray Mercer and Shirley Lou (Barnes) Wenmoth, Anthony was born on December 12, 1957, in Greenville, Kentucky. Anthony possessed the ability to fix anything his hands … Read more

Downtown Cookie Walk returning for December’s First Friday

WHY: Returning for its third year at Wabash First Friday on December 1st from 5-8pm, the Downtown Cookie Walk will offer delicious holiday treats to sample from various businesses while First Friday-goers cross off their holiday shopping to-do-lists. Guests are invited to visit nine businesses for tasty treats while completing the free Downtown Cookie Walk … Read more