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Orthopedic, podiatric providers begin seeing patients at Parkview clinic in Peru

PERU, IN – Expert orthopedic and podiatric providers are now serving patients through Parkview Health’s multi-specialty clinic at 750 N. Broadway in Peru. “With the arrival of these exceptionally skilled providers at our Peru clinic, we continue to deliver on the promise of improving access to high-quality, specialty care for Miami County residents,” said Deb … Read more

Experienced physician assistant now caring for individuals and families in Bluffton

BLUFFTON, IN – Tammy (Tamara) Troutt, PA-C, is no newcomer to healthcare. With 18 years’ experience in family medicine and orthopedics, she takes pride in providing quality care to her patients. She’s no stranger to Wells County, either. Troutt grew up, and still has family, in the Bluffton area. And having practiced medicine as a … Read more

Graduation of the 84th Indiana State Police
Recruit Academy

Indianapolis, IN- December 21, 2023, the 84th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy completed its graduation ceremony in the Indiana State Capitol Rotunda. Opening remarks and commencement address were made by Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas G. Carter. After the commencement address, the oath of office for the 28 new State Police Troopers was delivered by … Read more

Salamonie Lake’s Preschool offers “W is for Winter Wonders,” Jan. 18

ANDREWS, IN- Preschool-age children and their adults are invited to Salamonie Preschool’s “W is for Winter Wonders” on Jan. 18. Learn about snow, ice, and what makes winter fun.    Children ages 2 – 5 and their adults are welcome to attend the class from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at Salamonie Interpretive Center located … Read more

Trooper Miller promoted to Sergeant

PERU, IN- Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas G. Carter has announced the promotion of Trooper Kyle Miller to the rank of Sergeant within the Peru District. Sergeant Miller will serve as a squad supervisor for the Indiana State Police Peru Post, encompassing Cass, Fulton, Grant, Howard, Miami, Tipton, and Wabash Counties. Miller received his promotion … Read more

New Trooper assigned to the Peru District

Peru, IN- Twenty-eight new troopers recently graduated from the 84th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy after completing a journey of 24 weeks of intense training. The recruits received over 600 hours of classroom instruction and nearly 400 hours of hands-on practical scenario-based training. Some training areas included criminal and traffic law, crash investigation, emergency vehicle … Read more

Darlene Dolis Brown

Darlene Dolis Brown, 85, of Peru, Indiana passed away on December 15, 2023 at 11:35PM at home with her husband at her bed side. She was born on October 7, 1938 to Alene and Claude “Shorty” Mitz in Caruthersville, Missouri. Darlene married  her long time sweetheart, Allen Brown, in Charleston, Missouri on January 31, 1959. … Read more

Bernita E. Pearson

Bernita E. Pearson, 95, Marion, went to be with the Lord at 7:58 am on Monday, December 18, 2023, at Colonial Oaks Health & Rehabilitation Center in Marion. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Thursday, March 22, 1928, to Ralph and Wilma (Little) Phillabaum.  On June 7, 1947, she married James E. Pearson, and … Read more

Donald “Don” E. Sands

Donald “Don” E. Sands, 92, Marion, passed away at 6:34 pm on Monday, December 18, 2023, at Marion Health. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Tuesday, October 27, 1931, to Alvin and Dora (Coffelt) Sands.  On January 28, 1950, he married Betty Maxine Sharon, and she preceded him in death on August 6, 2012. … Read more