Jerry E. Taylor, 74, Paoli, passed away in his home at 12:48 pm on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Saturday, July 7, 1952, to Edwin and Lillian (Morgan) Taylor. He worked as a Telecommunication Specialist with AT&T. He was a member of the American Legion Post 95- Jonesboro … Read more
INDIANA- The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for the 93rd Recruit Academy for traditional 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 application process and information on additional career opportunities with the Indiana State Police. Applications … Read more
MIAMI COUNTY, IN- The Miami County Salvation Army at Parkview UM Church in Peru is in need of donations. They are open on M-T-Th from 8:30am-10:30am. They are always in need toilet paper, personal hygiene items, BBQ sauce, mustard, mayonnaise, canned meats, laundry and dish soap. They always accept monetary donations so they can purchase … Read more
Quantae A. Jackson, age 32, of Fort Wayne, Indiana was found to be deceased in his single person jail cell at the Huntington County Jail on Wednesday morning, October 28, 2026, at approximately 6:16 AM by jail personnel who were conducting routine rounds. Evidence collected at the scene indicated the death was due to self-harm. … Read more
Connie passed away on October 23, 2026, at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center, LaFontaine, Indiana. She was born on November 20, 1938, in Sweetser, Indiana, at her grandparents’ home, to Charles and Thelma Stirnitzke. Connie attended Fort Wayne International Business College for one year after graduating from Marion High School in 1956. She then … Read more
GRANT COUNTY, IN- On Thursday, October 29, 2026, the Grant County Council will meet twice to discuss unspecified legal matters, beginning with a private executive session at 2:30 p.m. followed by a public special session At 3:00 p.m. Neither notice identifies the specific legal matter nor says what action the council might consider. Both meetings … Read more
WABASH COUNTY AND MIAMI COUNTY, IN- Trick or Treating hours for the City of Peru are from 5-8pm on Halloween, Saturday, October 31. Many businesses and organizations will be participating throughout Downtown Peru for Halloween. Trick or Treating times for Wabash County on Halloween include: Roann and Lagro 5-7pm, Wabash 5-8pm, North Manchester 5-9pm, and … Read more
HOWARD COUNTY, IN – The Indiana State Police Peru District is investigating a crash between a passenger vehicle and a semi that occurred on Jefferson Street near Bridle Way, which claimed the life of one individual. Preliminary investigation by Master Trooper AJ Coffee indicated that on October 26, 2026, shortly after 3:30 p.m., a 2005 … Read more
MARION, IN- A Downtown Marion city block is going to be changing soon to a two-way street. 2nd Street between Boots and Adams will switch over to two-way since the River Rocks apartment building forced the closure of first street. Mike Graft with the City of Marion said people can use the road as a … Read more
GRANT COUNTY, IN- The Grant County Council will meet twice on Thursday, Oct. 29, to discuss unspecified legal matters, beginning with a private executive session followed by a public special session where the council could take action. The council will first meet in executive session at 2:30 p.m. At 3:00 p.m., the council will convene … Read more