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Anna Lee Biehl

Anna Lee Biehl, 92, of rural Urbana, Indiana, died at 6:50 am, Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Parkview Wabash Hospital.  She was born on January 2, 1932, in Wabash, Indiana, to Earl Jacob and Anna Dean (Yeager) Karns. Anna Lee was a 1949 graduate of Urbana High School. She married L. Max Biehl at the … Read more

Ivan Paul Leahy, Jr

Ivan Paul Leahy, Jr., 61, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 2:15 am, Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Century Villa Health Care in Greentown, Indiana.  He was born on January 19, 1963, in Logansport, Indiana, to Ivan Paul Sr. and Mary Elizabeth (Beckham) Leahy. Ivan was a 1981 graduate of Marion High School. He was a … Read more

Mary Nell Hurt

Mary Nell Hurt, 105, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 9:05 pm, Monday, April 22, 2024, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash.  She was born on April 2, 1919, along with her twin sister Ora Dell, in Cyclone, Kentucky, to Ernest and Vadie Easter (Gibbons) Estes, and together they shared many birthdays until her death … Read more

Donna Melick Lamkin

Donna Melick Lamkin, formerly of Sweetser, passed away April 14, 2024, at Magnolia Village, Bowling Green, KY, she was 91 years old. She was born May 11, 1932, in Sweetser, Indiana, the daughter of the late Paul Everett and Hazel (Hocker) Smith Sr. She married Merle Melick on September 3,1960, and he preceded her in … Read more

Deadline extended for Indiana State Police 86th Recruit Academy applications

IN- The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for the 86th Recruit Academy for traditional and lateral applicants. Individuals interested in beginning a rewarding career as an Indiana State Trooper must apply online at IndianaTrooper.com. This website provides a detailed synopsis of the hiring process and information on additional career opportunities with the Indiana State … Read more

May First Friday to celebrate blooming of Spring

WABASH, IN- Community members and visitors alike are invited to celebrate the blooming of spring during May First Friday: Bike & Bloom. Imagine downtown overflowing with vibrant bouquets of flowers, community biking festivities, local shopping & dining and numerous outdoor recreational activities to enjoy. From a bright bouquet bar to a family bike ride, and … Read more

Train-involved crash injures two in Wabash County

This from 21alivenews.com: WABASH COUNTY, IN (WPTA) – Police are investigating a crash involving a train and a truck in Wabash County that happened Thursday evening, the Pleasant Township Fire Rescue says. Authorities say they were dispatched to the area north of 1400N & 200W just before 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, after receiving … Read more

Local leaders volunteer for Earth Week Cleanup in Wabash County

  WABASH, IN— Leadership Development Wabash County participants organized a Wabash County cleanup day, “De-Trash The Bash”, in celebration of Earth Week. The cohort leading the charge consisted of community leaders from organizations such as Visit Wabash County, Ford Meter Box, Downtown Wabash, Inc., Waypoint Wabash, Wabash County YMCA and Pathfinder Services.  The eight-month Leadership … Read more

Dukes Memorial to Host All-About-Baby Fair on May 4

PERU, IN– Dukes Memorial Hospital is hosting a free All-About-Baby Fair for new and expectant parents on Saturday, May 4 from 9:00 a.m. until noon in the lobby at Dukes Memorial Hospital, 275 W. 12th Street, Peru. Attendees should enter through the main entrance. The event features community education, activities for children, tours of the … Read more

Miami County Artisan Gallery announces 3rd annual Peru Visual Arts Festival

Peru, IN – The Miami County Artisan Gallery (MCAG), located at 11 N Broadway, Peru, IN, a non-profit 501 c 3 and charity, is coordinating its Third Annual Peru Visual Arts Festival (PVAF), May 11, 2024, Peru, IN, 10 am to midnight.  This free, one day arts festival, in downtown Peru on the Square, shows … Read more