Mary Ella “Ellie” Martin, 97, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 7:25 pm, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Park Place Senior Living in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born on June 9, 1929, in Huntington, Indiana, to Albert and Evangeline (Wall) Teusch. Ellie was a 1947 graduate of St. Vincent High … Read more
Cora Lee Hodge, 89, of North Manchester, Indiana, died at 8:20 am, Friday, September 25, 2026, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born on April 16, 1937, in Burnwell, West Virginia, to Allen and Rose (Harless) Copley. Cora married Kenneth “Kenny” Hodge on August 2, 1958, in Chelyan, West Virginia. They shared … Read more
Jerry Lee Watson, 75, of rural Wabash County, Indiana, passed away at 8:45 a.m., on Monday, September 28, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on December 19, 1950, to Paul and Martha (Rose) Watson in Randolph County, Indiana. Jerry graduated from Randolph Southern High School in 1969. A … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS – As September comes to a close, Governor Mike Braun is highlighting the success of the inaugural School Fitness Month—one way Indiana is prioritizing health and wellness as part of the Make Indiana Healthy Again initiative. Through the commitment of local schools and educators, thousands of Hoosier students participated in School Fitness Month by … Read more
AUBURN & WABASH, IN – Parkview DeKalb Hospital and Parkview WabashHospital received the Birnbaum Quality Leadership Top Performer award from Vizient, whichannounced its 2026 honorees on Monday, September 28th, 2026. It’s the third time since 2022 that Parkview DeKalb Hospital has received the Birnbaum award,while Parkview Wabash Hospital is receiving the award for the first … Read more
Garry Lee Fortner, 80, passed away on September 26, 2026, at his home in North Manchester, Indiana. He was born on July 23, 1946, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Frank and Barbara (Beech) Fortner. Garry built a life marked by hard work, family, and the simple pleasures that brought him happiness over the years. He made … Read more
WABASH, IN – Wabash County United Fund is thanking the Duke Energy Foundation for making itsWabash County United Against the Heat event possible through a generous $2,500 grant. The grant allowed Wabash County United Fund to purchase 150 20-inch box fans to distribute onSeptember 15 at no cost to Wabash County residents. The community response … Read more
PERU, IN- The Indiana State Police Peru District congratulates Troopers Adam Kirk and Josh Lohse on being named 2026 Traffic Safety All-Stars by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI). Collectively, Troopers Kirk and Lohse removed 119 impaired motorists from Indiana roadways, demonstrating their commitment to keeping our communities safe. Tony Kanaan, 2013 Indianapolis 500 Champion, … Read more
Charles Paul Bender, Jr., 92, affectionately known as Paul, left this earthly life on September 28, 2026. Born on July 7, 1934, in Wadsworth, Ohio, he was the son of Charles Paul Bender, Sr. and Bernice Ion (Koontz) Bender. In 1937, his family relocated to Wabash, Indiana. Paul graduated from Wabash High School in 1952 … Read more
Phyllis Madelene (Betten) France, 93, a resident of Wabash, Indiana, passed away at 3:13 a.m., on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at The Waters of Wabash East in Wabash, Indiana. She was born on October 30, 1932, to Harry and Edna Lucile Betten, in North Manchester, Indiana. Phyllis was a graduate of Central High School. She … Read more