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Town of Upland to temporarily close Second Street Pedestrian Bridge to address necessary repairs

UPLAND, IN- The Town of Upland will be temporarily closing the Second Street Pedestrian Bridge, which spans the railroad tracks, to address necessary repairs and ensure the continued safety of those who use it. The bridge will remain closed until further notice. The town will continue to evaluate the necessary repairs and provide updates as … Read more

Patricia Ann Moeller-Draper

Patricia Ann Moeller-Draper, 88, of North Manchester, Indiana, entered the arms of her Lord and Savior at 8:40 pm, Friday, October 23, 2026, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born on March 20, 1938, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, to Henry A. and Lucille E. (Otto) Moeller. Pat was a 1956 graduate of Wabash … Read more

Danny L. Kindlesparker

Danny L. Kindlesparker, 71, of Peru, Indiana, went to be with the Lord on October 18, 2026. Born on November 1, 1954, in Peru, Indiana, Danny was the son of Jack Junior Kindlesparker and Clarabell Wagner Lewis. His stepfather was James E. Lewis. Danny will be remembered and deeply missed by his family, friends, and … Read more

Red Ribbon Week campaign announced

MIAMI COUNTY, IN- Children of parents who talk to their teens regularly about drugs are 42% less likely to use drugs than those who don’t; yet, only a quarter of teens report having these conversations. Red Ribbon Week® (October 23-31), the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the nation, is your opportunity to get … Read more

Grand opening of Wiggly Field announced

MARION, IN- The City of Marion and partners announce the Grand opening of Wiggly Field dog park. The public is invited to attend the event on Thursday, November 5th, 2026, at 5:30pm. Wiggly Field is located at Ballard Field, 799 E. 3rd St. in Marion. Food trucks will be on site during the ribbon cutting … Read more

Marion Public Library and local historic preservation organization team up to host workshops

MARION, IN- The Marion Public Library and local historic preservation organization Save Our Stories Marion have teamed up to host a series of workshops called “House Detectives, Investigating Historic Buildings.” The workshops will be from 6:30-8 p.m. the first three Tuesdays in November at The History Center at Marion Public Library. Scheduled seminar dates are … Read more

Winfred Ray “Winnie” Duncan

Winfred Ray “Winnie” Duncan, 88, of Fort Wayne, formerly of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 7:18 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born to Paul and Ruth (Ross) Duncan on September 22, 1938, in Wabash, Indiana. Ray graduated from Wabash High School and received his … Read more