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2024 Ag Dinner welcomes Chiang, Peebles family

Wabash County, IN– Grow Wabash County had a full house on Wednesday,February 28, for its 14th annual Salute to Ag Dinner which enjoyed the company of manyhonored guests including Purdue University President Mung Chiang and members of thePeebles Family.Howard Halderman, chair of Grow Wabash County’s Ag Committee, emceed the annual event,offering up bits of trivia … Read more

Wabash County Museum Revives History and Hops Extravaganza: Family Feud Style Trivia Night Returns with Market Street Grill

The Wabash County Museum is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of “History & Hops,” a family feud-style team trivia event that brings the community together for anevening of fun, friendship, and expertly crafted libations. This year, the event will be hosted inthe brand new Ivy Room at Market Street Grill, promising an unforgettable … Read more

Salamonie Lake’s Preschool offers “N is for Nocturnal Critters,” March 21

ANDREWS, IN- Preschool-age children and their adults are invited to Salamonie Preschool’s “N is for Nocturnal Critters” on March 21. Find out what nighttime animals do while you sleep! 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 in … Read more

UWMC accepting Community of Character Scholarship applications

MIAMI COUNTY, IN- The United Way of Miami County is accepting applications for our Community of Character Scholarships. A $500 one-time scholarship will be awarded to a senior from each of our local high schools: North Miami Community Schools, Maconaquah High School and Peru High School. To qualify, students must have exemplified a commitment to … Read more

Ruby B. Darnell

Ruby B. Darnell, 97, Marion, met her Lord and Savior at 8:40 am on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Rolling Meadows Health & Rehabilitation Center in LaFontaine. She was born in Arkansas on Sunday, August 22, 1926, to Frank and Willie (Reynolds) Becker.  She married Rev. Edward “Dutch” J. Darnell on December 30, 1944, and … Read more

Darrell D. Jones

Darrell D. Jones, 97, Gas City, Indiana, met his Lord and Savior on February 27, 2024. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on August 13, 1926, to Claude Jones and Martelle (Speece) Jones-Collins.  He married Rosemary Mellendorf on June 5, 1949, and they shared 64 years together before she preceded him in death. He was … Read more

David W. Green

David W. Green, 85, Swayzee, passed away at 3:56 pm on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at Marion Health. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Friday, May 6, 1938, to William and Waitstill (Earlywine) Green. On June 27, 1959, he married Sharon Morrison, who survives. David graduated from Swayzee High School and received an associate’s … Read more