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Nikole Marae Waldo

Nikole Marae Waldo, 38, of Marion, passed away at 4:20 am on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Marion. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Saturday, September 6, 1986, to Joseph and Tina (Ruse) Waldo. Nikole was like a special angel to her family and had her own way of … Read more

Connie S. Clark

Connie S. Clark, 78, Marion, passed away at 6:00 am on Friday, November 15, 2024, at Colonial Oaks Health & Rehabilitation Center in Marion. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Sunday, May 26, 1946, to Basil and Elizabeth (Smith) Bosworth. She married Nelson Denney, Sr., and he preceded her in death.  She later married … Read more

Daniel J. Beeman

Daniel J. Beeman, 64, of Marion, passed away at 10:05 am on Friday, November 15, 2024, in his home. He was born in Elwood, Indiana, on Tuesday, September 6, 1960, to Jim Beeman and Margaret (Hiatt) Drook. Daniel attended Marion High School and served in the United States Army National Guard Reserve.  Following his military … Read more

Pamela J. Coryell

Pamela J. Coryell, 70, of Fairmount, passed away peacefully in her home on November 14, 2024.  She was born in Kokomo and was a 1973 graduate of Taylor High School. Pam was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed her time working at Marsh Supermarket prior to her retirement.   She was always a volunteer … Read more

Grace Meyer

Grace Meyer, 92, Marion, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024, in her home. She was born in Ripley County, Indiana, on February 1, 1932, to John and Cora (Mullins) Blackburn. She was married to her loving husband, Floyd Eugene Meyer, who preceded her in death.   Grace graduated from Marion High School and ran … Read more

Amparo Velasquez

Amparo Velasquez, 81, of Marion, passed away peacefully at 11:35 am on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Marion Health. She was born in Colotlan, Jalisco, on September 2, 1943, to Jesus and Josefina (Gonsalez) Suarez del Real. On June 28, 1975, she married Alfonzo Velasquez. Amparo was a solderer for many years with United Technology … Read more

27th Annual Downtown Peru Christmas Open House November 23rd

Peru, IN – For the 27th year Peru’s businesses are staging a Downtown Christmas Open House, coordinated by Miami County Chamber of Commerce President Sandy Chittum and her staff and volunteers.  The date is Saturday, November 23rd from 10 am to 8 pm, with a few stores opening earlier or closing later.  This festive event … Read more

Parkview hospitals earn straight ‘A’s in fall Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades

FORT WAYNE, IN –All six eligible Parkview hospitals received “A” grades in the fall 2024 Hospital Safety Grades released by The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit focused on patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. Parkview Regional Medical Center & Affiliates, Parkview Bryan Hospital, Parkview DeKalb Hospital, Parkview Huntington Hospital, Parkview Noble Hospital and … Read more

Police ramping up patrols during Thanksgiving travel period

PERU, IN — While people get their Thanksgiving travel plans ready, the Peru Police Department is getting ready to increase patrol visibility as part of the annual Safe Family Travel campaign. The campaign, which began November 16, focuses on impaired driving, aggressive driving, and proper use of seat belts. During the campaign, officers will work … Read more