Lydia Sullivan was born Ida Todosischuk on January 26, 1936, in Luyen, Ukraine, then part of the Soviet Union, she was the daughter of Nikolai and Rosalia (Steinke) Todosischuk. She died August 29, 2026, at Blair Ridge Health Campus in Peru, Indiana. Lydia’s earliest years unfolded against the violence and upheaval of World War II. … Read more
Pamela Y. Cole, 61, Gas City, passed away at 8:22 pm on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at University Nursing Center in Upland. She was born in Carlisle, Kentucky, on Saturday, September 26, 1964, to Harlan and Mildred (Howard) Shepherd. She married Mark Alan Cole and he preceded her. Pamela graduated from Mississinewa High School. … Read more
Harry William “Bill” Scott, Jr., 73, passed away peacefully in his Westfield home the morning of Sunday, August 30, 2026. The son of Harry William Scott and Hester Berniece “Bea” Scott (Pence), Bill was born October 11, 1952 in Marion, Indiana. He graduated from Marion High School in 1971 and from Butler University in 1975 … Read more
James Kerreye Humphrey, 71, of Marion, passed away at 7:40 a.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Colonial Oaks Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Mayfield, Kentucky, on Thursday, December 09, 1954, to William and Eva (Mitchell) Humphrey. James graduated from Marion High School in Indiana. He then left to go into the … Read more
John Irvin Unger, 66, a resident of Wabash, Indiana, passed away at 4:30 a.m., Monday, August 31, 2026, at his residence. He was born on January 12, 1960, to George L. Unger and Barbara E. (Grim) Unger in Wabash, Indiana. He was given the name “John Irvin” in honor of his maternal and paternal grandfathers, … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS — Today, Governor Mike Braun announced FEMA has approved more than $2.1 million to Hoosier families impacted by the August 2026 disaster. “Thanks to President Trump, in coordination with our state and federal partners, financial aid is being delivered at a rapid pace to survivors of this disaster,” said Gov. Braun. “Thousands of Hoosiers have … Read more
PERU, IN- The Peru Police Department would like to alert the community of fraudulent calls making their rounds in Peru. Callers (who may identify themselves as a police officer) will call a business and request that an employee take money and make various deposits on bar code accounts. The caller may have some minimal information … Read more
INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Transportation is accepting Fiscal Year 2027 applications for its Community Crossings Matching Grant program. The application window is open now through 5 p.m. ET on Wednesday, September 30. Community Crossings grants are available to cities, towns and counties in the State of Indiana. The following adjustments were made to the program … Read more
Lura Dean Shepherd, 85, passed away on August 30, 2026, at her home in Silver Lake, Indiana. Born on July 5, 1941, in Garrett, Kentucky, to Bert and Mable (Moore) Hicks, Lura Dean Hicks Shepherd lived a life centered on faith, family, and hard work. She was a strong Christian woman and a member of … Read more
Gary Wayne Morris, 70, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away at his home on August 26, 2026. Born on January 29, 1956, in Knox, Indiana, Gary was the son of Edward and Edna Mavis (Lawson) Morris. He graduated from Knox High School in 1974 and went on to build a long career in truck driving, … Read more